The Gentleman's Grand Tourer
1996 BMW 850 Ci - The Gentleman's GT
The 850 was initially developed in early 1981 with design and engineering details finalized by 1983. Leveraging profits earned from the successful 3 and 5 series offerings, BMW spent nearly a billion dollars developing the 8 series, much of which was performed using new state-or-the-art CAD tools, wind tunnel testing, and the latest in materials technology. Initially released as the 840, the 8 Series was immediately acclaimed by the automotive press for its exciting blend of performance and luxury, elegantly delivering the signature “shark nose” styling perfectly captured in the new body colored fascia, along with a sweeping side glass profile and expansive windshield, which gave the coupe design a very open feel.
By 1990, North American models arrived with the 322hp 5.4L V12 engine delivering fantastic performance from either the 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. During the remarkable decade-long production run, the 850 not only established itself as a premier sport-luxury car, it cemented BMW as a major contender in the growing performance luxury automotive segment. Although more than 30,000 8 Series cars were built worldwide, the North American models were limited to just 7,232 units, a mere 363 of which were North American 850Ci models offered from 1994-1997.
The particular BMW 850Ci was originally delivered to Portland, Oregon where it was sold to the first owner in April 1996. Consecutive maintenance was performed by the first owner and by August 2004, the car had amassed a mere 26,325 miles. In addition to a maintenance inspection, the front brake pads were replaced, and the drive belts were replaced at this time. Regular services continued including oil changes, emissions inspections, and brake fluid flushing. August 2019 servicing at 41,972 miles included replacement of both valve cover gaskets, air injection hoses, new transmission mounts, and fluid and filter change on the transmission. In 2019 the current owner purchased the car from the original owner with approximately 42,000 miles. The mileage on the car is supported by an unbroken listing of documented services recorded on the recently printed Carfax.
Today this beautiful 850Ci displays just 42,700 miles. The superb overall condition is instantly evident... read more here
This BMW 850 Ci is available now for inspection and purchase in Issaquah, WA. You can see a full set of photos and all details here - 1996 BMW 850 Ci
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Jason
Jason Harris
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