The rear seat arm rest contains the original emergency blanket. In 1986, the E23 was replaced by the , however the E23 models called L7 remained on sale in the United States until 1987. It starts and runs well, the turbo works as it should laggy until about 3500rmp , and the automatic transmission shifts great. The hood has a new insulation liner, and the trunk is clean. Some small brackets do have surface rust. This one is listed as No.
Options included leather upholstery, wood trim, power seats, seat heaters, reclining rear seats, power windows, power mirrors, an in-car cellular telephone and rear-armrest radio controls. North American versions were fitted with larger bumpers to comply with the U. It was really the only light-feeling thing on or in the car. Very minor scratches on exterior paint. On this example there was leather stitched over just about everything, and being such a well-kept car the stain-and-dirt-welcoming silvery whitish skin was just a step below glowing in the dark. Archived from on 15 July 2015. These markets also received only upscale versions, usually including leather upholstery, cruise control, wood trim, power windows, power sunroof, and other options as standard.
The brake system has a slight leak, which leaves a nickel size drop on the garage floor occasionally. It has a beautiful new Nardi steering wheel, and new wheels with part numbers that match the model parts list with the same spare in the trunk. The mileage is correct and verifiable. In a sports car from the time or even just a 3-Series, yes, it would be a shame not to shift manually, but in this car that would feel like a compromise; after all, automatics were one of the most luxurious options back then. The only true way then to experience the past from our place in the ever-moving present is to find a preserved car and take it somewhere devoid of modernity. The air conditioner blows cold. The radio works about 30% of the time, and the cassette player works good.
These came on the car when I bought it, but In my opinion, these are not good fits for this car. We should appreciate owners that spend hundreds of thousands of rands looking after these classic cars and restoring them, keeping them alive, instead of buying boring newer cars which have no personality and a soulless purpose. The E23 7 series cars were very upscale and sophisticated for their time. I wish I knew some people locally with 745i's, maybe it would make tracking down parts that much easier. Especially if you do not have original automatic in place. They pretty much still are.
The mileage is correct and verifiable. The wide grilles that feature on the V8 and V12 models of the E32 platform certainly give it an imposing, bared-buck-teeth kind of look, but as goofy as that description sounds, see for yourself: it looks good. I have changed the text to reflect updated information on the car. Electric adjustable rear seats is a boastable feature. The double-paned windows do nothing to detract from this sensation of being inside a very safe place. It is in good driveable condition.
Some features such as were available in markets outside North America before they were fitted on American models. Options included heated front and rear power reclining seats, , leather covered cellular telephone, rear-armrest radio control, water buffalo hide upholstery, and burl wood trim. The only change was to the cooling system whereby an upgraded radiator was fitted to help with cooling issues. The interior is original with no tears. Michilin tires have about 1,500 miles on them.
Not too much, but enough menace to move cars out of the left lane before you need to reach for the flashers. All E23 7 Series models with the exception of the 745i were built with the 12-valve M30 six-cylinder engine as used in the older E3 and E9 cars. All L7 models were built with automatic transmissions and a standard driver's air bag. The interior was also professionally redone. Petrol Fuel System : Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection Engine Alignment : Longitudinal Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity : 3210 cm3 or 195. We love it The motor is still stock and was given a thorough major service. So go for the 2-door, lightweight, convertibles for the value to be at the top.
It was originally fitted with a specially prepared 3. All L7 models were built with and a standard driver's. A new valve cover gasket and many other parts were also freshened up. Very minor scratches on exterior paint. A production run of 209 South African 745i was built from 1983 to 1987, 192 of which were with an automatic gearbox and 17 with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Later, the similar Motorsport 533i and 535i packages were available for the 528i but featuring the 3. Although most E23 engines were fuel-injected, two models the 728 and 730 were available with a Solex four-barrel carburetor until 1979, when they were replaced by the fuel-injected 728i. One of the locations 8 minutes away that I worked out of for 2 weeks, a guy had a brand new M235i in the deck. It starts and runs well, the turbo works as it should laggy until about 3500rmp , and the automatic transmission shifts great. I have changed the text to reflect updated information on the car.