1985 BMW 735i

Sedan

3.5L 3430CC l6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Manual

WBAFH8408F0971703

Clear

GAS

Very Special 1985 BMW 735i The car has essentially been in one family since new. I bought the car from this family several months ago and have reluctantly decided to part with it as I have too many cars. It was bought new by a gentleman as a retirement gift to himself in ‘85. He owned it until ‘96, and then handed it down to his son. It has always been garaged and covered. It has never been in an accident. It passed California’s smog test with flying colors, 1 month ago, with a performance chip installed (stock chip included). The registration is current and it the title is in my name. It has been conscientiously maintained over its 176k miles. I have the owner’s manual, brochure and 27 years of service receipts. Only OEM maintenance items have been used to ensure factory-correct performance. Only high-quality fluids have been used such as Mobil 1 synthetic for engine, Redline for transmission / differential, ATE Blue/Gold for brakes, and BMW coolant. This is a beautiful, carefully built car with great attention to detail that is an unbeatable value for a BMW enthusiast. It is a strong performer that is solid and tight in every way. The build quality of the E23 is amazing. The doors 'ping' when shut and while it is the first 7 series offered by BMW, the car only slightly larger that the current 5 series. The car is quick, nimble and the exhaust note has a deep, but not offensive, rumble. These models are disappearing fast and this very special car goes to someone who can appreciate the car and the positive attention it attracts. It would be very expensive to build a car like this today. Nothing has been smoked or eaten in this car. Pets and children have not been in the car. Recent maintenance done: Full fluid change: Trannmission, differential, clutch, power steering, coolantOil & filter, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filterHVAC repair (cold AC), v-belts, engine mountsNew brake hydrobooster. Performance & Aesthetic Upgrades: Suspension: Custom-valved Bilstein shocks/struts and H&R sport springsOEM front swaybar w/ urethane bushingsRear adjustable 19mm swaybar with urethane bushings (extra bushings included)Dinan fixed front camber platesDinan rear adjustable (for camber) subframeHartge front strut brace Engine: Stock with E.A.T. performance chip. The stock chip is also included. Exhaust: B&B Tri-flow cat-back exhaust; original catalytic converter Mechanicals: Getrag 260/5-speed manual transmission by Jim Blanton of PerformanceGearing.com M5 clutch plate and disc3.91 limited-slip differential with 50% lock also by Jim Blanton of PerformanceGearing.comUUC short shifter providing crisp, definitive shifts Wheels & Tires 245/40-17 Sumitomo HTRZ-III tires on 17x8.5 BBS RC wheels. The RCs are discontinued, lightweight wheels that weigh around 17.5 lbs. each. Tires are at about 50% Brakes: Porterfield R4-S street pads that are no dust, no noise and have high heat capacity producing far better performance than OEM or Metal MastersBMP stainless steel brake lines Exterior: New 'glass-out' high quality paint in 2008 in the original Bronzit-beige; there is only one, VERY SMALL scratch, as pictured. I would comfortably rate the paint finish as 9.5All body panels are straight and true, doors slam with a confident 'ping'.There is only one minor dimple on the passenger-side front fender, that a good dent guy could remove, it is easily accessible by reaching in wheel well (circled in photo)European bumpers and front valence and rear OEM spoilerCibie low beam headlights from Daniel Stern lighting Interior: Cobra Daytona sport seats – fully adjustable with great lateral support; much more comfortable than OEMMomo steering wheel – smaller than stock and provides greater steering input with less motion. An immaculate, leather wrapped stock steering wheel is also included in saleRear seat leather in very good condition, including headrestsOEM Rear Sunshade in excellent condition Trunk: Full factory tool-kit included, complete with RED SCREWDRIVER in trunk-lidFactory spare, jack, etc., all present Items needing attention: Cruise control lever is floppy, but still worksThere is a slight leak in the power steering that has recently come to my attentionThere are several small cracks on the dashUnder-hood insulation should be replaced (about $50)Dash cracks could be addressed, but are very small and do not detract from the general presentation of the carThere is a small crack on the top of the console, about the size of a quarter, as pictured $500 due via PayPal within 24 hours of end of auction. Balance due within 7 days of end of auction. Please do not bid if you have zero or negative feedback. Pick-up and shipping at buyer's expense. Be not a douchelord.