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£13,297 • £25,970 - £37,100

1997 BMW 850 Ci

United States • 23 Jan 2026 • Lot 119

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 BMW 850Ci, one of 363 delivered to North America, marks the end of E31 production for the region. Showing just over 52,000 miles and finished in Cosmos Schwartz Metallic over Light Grey Leather, this grand touring coupe has been owned by four people and includes original accessories.

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Condition 

7

The car has 52,000 miles and has been retained by four owners, indicating some use but likely still in solid condition. The description mentions that it includes original tool kit, owners' manuals, and OEM wheels which suggests good maintenance. The condition is Very Good.

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Automatic

Transmission:

WBAEG4324VCD05352

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Odometer:

52,000 miles

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RHD/LHD:

LHD

5,362cc V12 Engine Fuel Injection 322hp at 5,200rpm 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Independent Front and Rear Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Rear-Wheel Drive * 1997 850Ci models were the final year of production for North America, before the series ended in 1999, making them more collectible * Late-model 850Ci refinements included: improved electronics, drive-by-wire throttle, and optional Electronic Damping Control (EDC) * Finished in Cosmos Schwratz Metallic over Light Gray BMW 850 Ci The BMW 850Ci is the V12 powered grand touring flagship coupé from BMW's first generation 8 Series (E31), introduced in the early 1990s.

With its long nose silhouette, elegant proportions and 2 door, 4 seat layout, the car was conceived not as a cramped sports car but as a high-end GT — a refined, powerful and exclusive grand tourer designed to deliver both performance and comfort.

Early 850Ci models carried BMW's 5.0 liter naturally aspirated V12 engine, producing roughly 296–300 horsepower, accelera...

Points of note

£9,076

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£20,562

Median Price (Since 2020)

£52,672

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