Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August - Sunday the 30th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.
The BMW 8 Series E31 was BMW’s flagship grand tourer of the 1990s, combining its distinctive pillarless styling with sophisticated engineering and genuine long-distance capability
Powered by BMW’s silky-smooth 5. 0-litre V12, producing 322bhp and driving the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission
Delivered new to its first owner in Nicosia, Cyprus, this 850 Ci has enjoyed the benefits of a warm, dry climate and remarkably modest use, showing just 34, 037km (c. 21, 150 miles) at the time of cataloguing
Finished in Arctic Silver metallic over silver-grey leather, a combination that's perfectly suited to the E31’s beautifully proportioned design
Imported to the UK by its original owner where it was maintained by Berry BMW, Heathrow, before being officially registered in the UK in February 2021
Accompanied by its original BMW book pack and service book together with a substantial collection of supporting invoices, including maintenance carried out by BMW service centres over the years
Most recently serviced in August 2025 at 32, 852km, when works included a new battery, washer pumps, oil service, brake fluid and auxiliary belts at a cost of £1, 486
The E31 remains one of BMW’s most technically interesting modern classics, with its V12 powerplant, electronically controlled systems and beautifully engineered cabin making it a genuine flagship GT rather than simply a larger sports car
Offered with exceptionally low ownership, remarkably low mileage and presented in outstanding order throughout, this 850 Ci represents a particularly attractive opportunity to acquire one of BMW’s defining luxury GTs of the 1990s, equally suited to a collection of landmark sports cars or just enjoyed as intended
