Highlights

Very rare flagship 330bhp V12-powered E38
Current keeper since 2013
Dry-stored for three years
Recent brake lines, hydraulic lines, front shock absorbers, and starter motor
LPG system fitted

The Appeal

The E38 750 was BMW’s tour de force, a V12-powered limousine that cost the equivalent of £130,000 when new in 1996. Sources suggest just 412 were sold in the UK, of which just 299 were the pre-facelift model that we have here.

Finished in rare Navarra Violet with a grey leather and walnut cabin, it is a great opportunity for enthusiasts of these luxurious cars. The car has been with the current keeper since 2013 and has been in storage for the last three years. It is said to start and run, and benefits from recent work to the brake and hydraulic lines, as well as new shock absorbers. There is also a rebuilt starter motor. It will require a check over and MOT prior to sale, with the vendor recommending that the injectors also need cleaning.

The car appears to be complete and largely standard. There is a useful LPG system that will make it cheaper to use; the system was serviced three years ago. Once back on the road, this is a chance to experience peak 90s BMW.

The vendor says:

“Great vehicle, always starts first time. Needs small jobs doing, mostly cosmetic. Ideal for a project that won't need too much work.”

Key Information

Mileage: 165,000 miles (unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: no current MOT (expired December 2022 with advisories)
Technical specs: 330bhp, 5,379cc V12 petrol, five-speed automatic
Paperwork: some invoices, handbooks, V5C

The Detail

Rare Navarra Violet metallic paintwork shows some age and deterioration
Bodywork as shown with some repairs to door bases
Exterior fittings show some deterioration such as rear screen seal
Factory 18-inch multi-spoke alloys showing some kerbing and marks
Car would benefit from a valet inside and out
All brake lines and hydraulic lines have been replaced
New front shock absorbers fitted
Starter motor has been rebuilt
LPG system fitted, last serviced approximately three years ago
The vendor states the engine runs and drives well, always starting first time
Injectors could benefit from cleaning
Vendor reports car runs smoothly on LPG
Surface rust on the bottom of the doors has been treated but not painted
Grey leather interior showing some age and would benefit from valeting
General wear noted on the driver's seat
Headliner is sagging
Stored for three years in a dry unit prior to sale

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