the cleanest 750 Highline I've ever seen

[shogun]

I have chased this car for 2 years in Japan, it was at a dealer for a long time, now it has been bought by a Canadian importer and it is now for sale in Canada. Showroom condition, only 22 k km on the clock. 2 years ago when I tested it it had 11 k km on the clock. I still have a copy of the registration with the VIN #
> 40 pics of an exceptional car
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160018303498&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:11

[angrypancake]

wow. absolutely wow, i have nothing more to say than that!

[Gayle]

wow. absolutely wow


ditto. My mind is running through the list of Canadian members thinking who could buy this. It just has to go to a good home.

[Alexlind123]

immaculate.

[Macv]

omg, absolutely beautiful. IF I could get it to the US, it would be in my driveway.... we've been looking for an older 7..... *dreaming*

[SnakeyesTx]

If that's in Canada, you could have it shipped via 18-wheeler car carrier for like 900-1200 bucks.

[e39dream]

transport is not the issue- it can't be imported until it has about 10k in mods to make it US compliant, then it has to be inspected.

[GoldenOne]

b-e-a-utiful.....

[azale]

I just wet my pants.

That car is sweet.

Triangle Warning Reflector . . . mmmmmm

[Rory525]

Gorgeous car, looks like brand new. Kind of like stepping back in time !

Not so keen on the wheels though, never seen any with wheels like that in this country. Prefer the normal X spokes.

That must have every option you could get on a 7.

[ILoveMPower]

That is gorgeous!

[Gayle]

Triangle Warning Reflector . . . mmmmmm

LOL

Yeah I still dream of triangle warning reflectors too. And first aid kits. Fire extinguishers. Andy we have been prementantly damaged by our visit to Chicago. :)

[CharlesAFerg]

It would nice nice to have some cupholders with those classes lol... :D
Oh BMW, I adore you for the lack of cupholders...

[t_marat]

Aren't the BMWs for the Japanese market supposed to have a right hand steering? I am not sure but I think UK bans cars with left hand steering.

[shogun]

I Japan everything is allowed, LHD and RHD. Most of the E32 and many E34 are LHD, the owners opted for LHD, as it was something special to show off that they had/have a foreign car. My one is also LHD. Have only seen very few E32 with RHD in Japan.

[Anton CH.]

Wow, that is amazing - it is as if going back in time. I see the PO put e38 wheels on it.

[t_marat]

I think driving a LHD (RHD) in a traffic designed for a RHD (LHD) cars is dangerous. Especially when overtaking.

[salansky]

Curious,
Does it seem to be running a bit hot to you? Or does the V12 normally run a few clicks over center?
I guess it could also be the picture angle, but that much?
-jack

[zygoteer]

... I am not sure but I think UK bans cars with left hand steering.

Not so, in UK, the Construction and Use regulations can easily be applied (I did this with my 288), but in fact you can alternatively apply the single vehicle approval regulations (SVA) instead, which although meant for 'build-it-yourself' cars can be used for an import - however this is actually more stringent ! - mostly in respect of any internal/external edge radii that can conceivably come into contact with people.
Essentially though its only the headlight spread pattern, the front/rear fog light switching, the direction/emergency flashers, and the emissions for the year of manufacture that usually have to be fixed.
In addition, any automotive system fitted to the car MUST work correctly; this excludes audio etc, and air-conditioning - but heater/demist is included.

Oh and if a permanent import then you have to pay some extra tax on it ! (surprise, surprise)

[Zeuk in Oz]

I think there is only one thing for it Shogun - export it back to Japan and buy it - you know you need another car ! :D

[shogun]

At the moment I know of one more 750iL Highline in a similar good condition in Japan, but I assume there must be more.
A friend of mine, he is a board member of a big japanese international company, and my shadetree mechanic companion, has at the moment 4 Alpina B12 and 10 more 750 iL E32 stored away.
He is driven by jap. company car with driver to and from the company, but his private hobby are E32 750iL and he repairs everything by himself. Here is one of his write-ups on Johan's page
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/valve_lifter/HydraulicLifterReplacement.htm

But I think it will be complicated to get the car registered in USA.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/
http://www.willz.ca/importeuropetousa.htm


I think driving a LHD (RHD) in a traffic designed for a RHD (LHD) cars is dangerous. Especially when overtaking.

No problem, you get used to it. And the toll road collector machines and parking vending machines for the parking ticket are usually on left and right side for RHD and LHD.


Does it seem to be running a bit hot to you? Or does the V12 normally run a few clicks over center?
I guess it could also be the picture angle, but that much?


It is probably the angle. On my cars it is just a mm right of the 12 o' clock mark and there it stays all time. The pic was made from a very close range as you can see
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-6/738636/iL%20(37).jpg

[ThoreauHD]

That car is so beautiful. So much wood. I can't stand it.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y106/toasty0z/hardon.jpg