The BMW Z8 was designed as a styling exercise to evoke and to pay homage to the stunning BMW 507 produced in the late fifties. Because of the sensation it caused at the 1997 Tokyo Auto Show BMW decided to go into production and produced 5703 Z8s from 1999 - 2003 with approximately half going to the USA. Unsurprisingly, as such a beautiful design it received the highest accolade by featuring in the 1999s Bond film, The World Is Not Enough.

It was an engineering indulgence by BMW featuring an Aluminum space frame body and the famous 5 litre DOHC 32-valve V8 engine producing 400 bhp. Situated behind the line of the front axle, it gave the Z8 virtually perfect 50/50 weight distribution and out performed its contemporary benchmark rivals in all departments. The Ferrari 360 Modena was left inadequate in terms of performance, handling and braking. Road tests by period magazines frequently better the quoted 0-60 times supplied by BMW and many achieved figures of circa 4 seconds. Most remarkable was its pure driving pleasure and its effortless Grand Tourer capabilities. BMWs mantra of ‘The Ultimate Driving Machine' was not wasted on the Z8.

Offered here is a BMW Z8 finished in Titanium Silver Metallic with Soft Leather Sport Red interior and having covered 28,500 miles by two previous owners. The engine bay, underneath and general appearance has the look of a delivery mileage car commensurate to its time in the climates of Texas and California. Originally despatched from Munich, Germany to John Roberts BMW of Dallas. The history file shows that it remained with them until April 2008 and had covered only 8,900 miles having had three services. Title was then transferred to only the second USA owner, a Mr. Phil Harvey of California who drove the car for an additional 16,000 miles and entrusted Irvine BMW to conduct a further seven services. It was then exported to the UK.

This stunning BMW Z8, with styling cues that hark back to the BMW 507 is a design icon in waiting and at todays reserve represents an opportunity to invest or enjoy an engineering masterpiece. In true BMW fashion it epitomises function with very stylish elegance. This is classic car ownership with retro looks and interior styling but with the refinement and performance that many modern supercars have failed to achieve. The driving experience is further enhanced with the six speed manual gearbox. A limited slip differential was standard equipment. It comes complete with hard top in body colour with stand, automatic black soft top, half tonneau, roll bar hoops cover and wind deflector.

Interested parties should note that this vehicle is full UK taxes paid and is sold with a fresh MOT and existing road tax.