Description
This is a very reluctant sale. The car means a great deal to me, but a change in circumstances now forces a move to something more sensible as a daily runaround.
The car presents in excellent condition inside and out. There is only one known issues to note: the original radio’s LCD display has recently started to lose a few pixels over the last month or so.
In the 2+ years of my ownership, the car has been lovingly maintained by Classic Restorations in Alyth (classicrestorations. co. uk), including professional repair of two small rust spots, replacement of suspension components, and a full retrim of the roof lining, which now looks factory fresh.
This is a rare E31, and I have the documentation to verify its rarity and provenance for serious buyers. it is a one of 3 car, only 2 in this color for the UK market and one for the German market. - rare even amongst e31s
70384 Miles! (although I am using it so this will increase slightly)For sale is an exceptional BMW 8 Series E31 indervidual in the ultra-rare Alaskablau Metallic (Alaska Blue) – one of only three cars known worldwide in this colour, as documented by the international 8 Series colour registry. The E31 has long since achieved modern-classic status, with limited production and strong enthusiast demand, especially for rare-spec examples like this.
Was recently featured here :
( - details above ) on Motoring Moods YouTube channel
Key highlights
Ultra-rare Alaska Blue metallic exterior (1 of 3 known cars in this colour worldwide).
Pristine condition throughout; always enthusiast-owned and carefully maintained.
Interior in excellent order, with recently refreshed headlining and trim presenting as it should for a cherished classic GT.
Drives tight and composed thanks to renewed suspension components, addressing the usual E31 age-related wear points.
Pirelli P Zero tyres fitted on all four corners, a premium max-performance summer tyre chosen by many high-performance OEMs for its outstanding grip, braking and stability in both dry and wet conditions.
Long book of history - all work done all captured here.
Two keys -
Hamann exhaust
AC Schintizer Type 3 18 inch wheels
Original rear glass
Original and full maintenance kit in the back
6 cd player
Original first aid box
Fresh service march 2026
Rear brake pads, disks replaces and calipers refurbed
2 Quality fitted car covers included in the sale to help preserve the paint and trim while stored.
Condition and maintenance
Bodywork and paint present beautifully, with straight panels and deep metallic shine that really shows off the Alaska Blue colour under light.
Why this E31
The BMW E31 8 Series is widely regarded as a landmark 1990s grand tourer, combining advanced engineering, luxury and distinctive wedge styling with pop-up headlights.
Production numbers were relatively low, and rare colours like Alaska Blue sit firmly in collector territory, with documented colour statistics underlining just how uncommon this specification is.
Sale details
Private sale by an enthusiast owner, only selling due to a change in personal circumstances and the need for a more sensible daily run-around.
Serious classic BMW and 8 Series enthusiasts only, please – this is a rare opportunity to acquire a properly sorted, uniquely specified E31 that stands out even among other 8s.
Rear window is original, very very little de lamination
I have an agreed valuation at my insurers for £30, 000
