1985 BMW 745i

VIN WABFJ910408484537

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Launched in 1977, the BMW E23 was the first generation of the 7 Series luxury saloon. The E23 was a sophisticated vehicle, being the first BMW to feature a digital onboard computer, service interval indicator, and a check control panel. The most powerful variant—except for the South Africa-only M88-powered 745i—was the European 745i, which was introduced in 1979 and featured a turbocharged 3.2-litre straight-six engine. By 1983, displacement had increased to 3.4-litres, with a peak output of 252 PS.
This 745i left the BMW factory 1985, finished in Bahama Beige over a Buffalo Hide interior in pristine original condition and optioned with the Executive Package. A late-model 745i, this example was powered by the 3.4-litre turbocharged straight-six mated to a four-speed ZF automatic gearbox.
Today, it retains its factory-correct colour scheme and has covered just 106,000 miles at the time of listing. As a “top tier” model from the E23 range, this BMW is ideal for collectors seeking a rare and desirable first-generation 7 Series

This 1985 BMW 745i was imported to the US when new and is powered by a turbocharged 3.4-liter M106 inline-six linked with a four-speed automatic transmission. All original, finished in Bahama Beige, and buffalo hide leather interior in pristine original condition it has the Executive package, heated front and rear seats, power-adjustable rear seats, automatic climate control. Euro 745i is now offered.
New battery, new fuel pump, new tires, new rear brakes, new rear shocks, suspension, gas line, gas tank cleaned and flushed.

This 745I was not driven for 25 years as a result of its time spent on static storage, this car will require mechanical inspection prior to returning to road use.

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Year
1985
Make
BMW
Model Family
7 Series
Model Generation
E23
Model Variant
745i
Model Trim
-
VIN
WABFJ910408484537
Mileage
106,096 mi
Originality
Original & Highly Original
Engine
3.4L Turbo I6 (M106)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Sedan
Driver Side
LHD
Doors
4 Doors
Color Group (Ext)
Brown
Color Group (Int)
Brown

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