1990 | BMW Z1

This is an ultra-rare, original UK supplied BMW Z1 and these cars are fast coming very collectable. The Z1 was only in production from 1989 to 1991, just 8000 cars were built and all were in LHD drive format. The majority of the 8000 were sold in Germany (6443) so UK home market cars are much more scarce. The These cars were the first in BMW’s line of Z series roadsters and were unique for their plastic body panels, vertically sliding doors which drop into the sills and is one of the first BMW’s to use a multi-link suspension. The drive train is the fantastic 2.5 litre straight six engine with 5 speed manual transmission and these cars really are fabulous to drive.

H247 HFJ is a fantastic opportunity to purchase one of these highly desirable cars at a very sensible price. Most of the cars life has been with its second owner who purchased the car from L&C Group Ltd BMW in Tonbridge Wells when it had covered 30,000 miles when just a few years old. Its long-term owner, an accountant then used the BMW as his everyday car. Once the car reached around 180,000 miles, BMW main agents supplied a brand new engine and around 45,000 miles have been covered since then. The BMW was also fully re-painted due to stone chips and marks commensurate with everyday use, new light covers, a new soft top and was regularly serviced to ensure reliability. Having had in the region of 20 years daily use, the BMW was dry stored or 3-4 years with 222,000 miles before being sold to the most recent owner. A further 3000 miles have been covered since.

The engine and transmission are in excellent order and the car drives like it was just a few years old and without doubt it hugley benefits from the new engine. It has a set of almost new tyres, has recently been fully serviced, had new brake discs and pads, some new fuel lines and a brand-new old stock rear subframe that has come from BMW. With its stunning, gleaming paintwork, excellent wheels, superb straight body and excellent underside, this is a fantastic car that has essentially had restoration work over the past ten years that puts the car into beautiful condition. The interior is very nicely presented, the hood is still as new and the BMW is ready to use and enjoy.