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Important information:
BMW Z1
Date of first registration: 12/ 1989
Mileage: 105, 000 km
Same owner for almost 18 years
Exceptional cosmetic and roadworthy condition
Meticulous maintenance
Vehicle preserved with the utmost care
Always stored in a garage, protected from damp
Regular, measured use: around 3, 000 km per year
Previous registration retained
Several inspection/ expert reports available
Naturally aspirated 2. 5-litre inline six-cylinder engine
Power: 170 bhp
Iconic folding doors (scissor-style)
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Presented at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW Z1 then revealed BMW’s forward-looking vision for design, technology and driving pleasure. What was initially intended to be a mere design study created such enthusiasm that the brand ultimately decided to bring it to life. The BMW Z1 thus became one of the most original and most captivating cars of its era.
Its silhouette, drawn under the direction of Harm Lagaay, remains instantly recognisable. Low, fluid and unmistakably modern, it still seems to have escaped the passage of time today. But it was obviously its folding doors, disappearing vertically into the lower sills, that forged its legend—an outstanding, unique system, still just as fascinating several decades after its debut.
Under its bonnet, the Z1 returns to proven, much-loved engineering: the naturally aspirated 2. 5-litre inline six from the BMW 3 Series E30. Producing 170 bhp, it offers real flexibility, a melodic soundtrack and a character perfectly suited to the philosophy of this distinctive roadster.
The example we present to you today shows 105, 000 km and has been owned by the same person for almost twenty years. Purchased when the owner retired, this BMW Z1 has been cared for with particular attention to detail.
Always stored in a garage, protected from damp and covered by several covers, it has benefited from rigorous maintenance despite being used in a measured way—around 3, 000 km per year. That consistency proves a genuine desire to preserve the car, without letting it deteriorate through long periods of inactivity.
A number of inspection/ expert reports document both its condition and the care it has received over the years. Its presentation is exceptional today, both outside and within the cabin. Every detail seems to tell the same story: a car that has been loved, maintained and used with judgement.
But a BMW Z1 is not just about its design or its preserved condition. It’s made to be driven.
At the wheel, doors open, the experience is immediately unique. The low driving position, the closeness to the road and the unusual way the cabin opens up provide sensations that no other car can truly replicate. The car is enjoyable, well balanced and particularly pleasant to drive—without annoying noises or any behaviour that doesn’t match the quality of its presentation.
The six-cylinder sound accompanies every acceleration with elegance, never becoming intrusive. The power isn’t excessive; it’s perfectly matched to a lightweight, balanced car built above all to deliver real sensations.
This BMW Z1 is therefore so much more than just a collectable roadster. It represents an essential chapter in BMW’s modern history—a pioneering experimental car that has become a true icon, and one of the most audacious creations ever sold by the Bavarian brand.
For more information, feel free to consult the inspection/ expert reports or simply discuss it with fellow enthusiasts—please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Calvin Fatin.
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