Highlights
- In current ownership for over 20 years
- Garaged throughout current ownership
- Recently inspected by a reputable local garage
- Only 82,000 miles from new
The Appeal
While the 1980s and '90s had seen BMW forge ahead in the high-performance saloon and estate car market, the advent of the 8 Series signalled an intent to extend this dominance to the realm of GT cars, much like the original E9 had done back in the 1960s.
The BMW 840 Ci delivered V8 power in a luxurious package. This particular example has been in the current owner's care for over two decades. With just 82,000 miles on the clock and having been garaged throughout its current ownership, this 840 Ci is a well-preserved example of BMW's iconic and increasingly celebrated 8 Series.
The BMW 840 Ci delivered V8 power in a luxurious package. This particular example has been in the current owner's care for over two decades. With just 82,000 miles on the clock and having been garaged throughout its current ownership, this 840 Ci is a well-preserved example of BMW's iconic and increasingly celebrated 8 Series.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1998, this 27-year-old BMW has covered 82,000 miles
- In current ownership for over 20 years
- Has been garaged throughout current ownership
- Hardly used in the last 5 years, we are told
- Four former registered keepers
- Recently inspected by a reputable local garage
- Number plate not included in sale as original plate is now back on - R814DDL
- Owner reluctant to sell but rarely uses it
MOT till June 2026
The Condition
- Car presents well for its age, inside, out and underneath
- Shows less wear than expected for its age, the vendor remarks
- Some minor corrosion appearing around the wheel arches
- Slight corrosion to the surface of the alloy wheels
- Some stone chips to the nose, some of which have been touched in
- Radio and CD player are all original and working, we re told
- Smart original interior with minimal wear commensurate with low mileage
- Some wear and discolouration to the driver's outer seat bolster
The Mechanics
- 4.4-litre M62 V8 engine producing 286 horsepower in factory tune
- Five-speed automatic transmission
- Drives well with very slight wheel vibration at 60mph, the vendor tells us
- AC not working
- New starter motor fitted
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