This very rare BMW is the top-of-the-range version. The code 745i E23 was the first BMW Turbo saloon,
and it launched the Turbo sport flagship series.

Extremely rare in the 'Buffalo' or 'Executive' interior version, sought after by connoisseurs, with only 396 being produced in the European version This version has displacement increased to 3430 cc, called 'Series 2', produced only between 1985 and 1986 in Europe.

This car has a very peculiar history: only one owner since 1988, an industrialist who then went bankrupt; it remained unused since 2007 (involved in judicial bankruptcy) and only in 2019 was it duly sold after being locked in a shed for over 30 years. The history is, in fact, also documented on the report supplied with the car. This also explains the very low mileage and original factory paint. An invoice declaration of the original mileage will be issued.

The body still has its fully original paint, with some signs of age, but it is truly incredible to find original paint and still-original TRX tyres of a car of this kind. 'Cars are only original one time'.

Mechanically speaking, the car has been revived by its previous owner, including a new serviced Garrett turbine and silicone sleeves. The car can be driven, the gearbox is in good working order and the injection system has been restored, including with a cleaning and servicing of the injectors and fine-tuning. The brakes are also in working order, and a new exhaust part has been installed. The air conditioning is also in working order and activates normally. NB: The speed and tachometer indications do not work; the sensor probably needs replacement.

The very rare ‘Buffalo’ Executive interior is in excellent and original condition (including dashboard) and all the on-board equipment, including the rare computer, is present, with the front wipers as well!

The underbody is original, with no trace of accidents and with normal signs of use consistent with age and low mileage. It has been kept in very good condition, being kept covered for over 30 years.

The technical inspection expired in 2007 and the car will be sold without a new one.

Documents in order for the transfer of ownership or export

A conformity check of the photos and description will be carried out by a third-party expert registered on the official list of insurance assessors and court list prior to delivery.

Some videos of the car, engine and road driving are available. A high-resolution photo gallery is also available and is part of this description, on the seller’s website. Please ask Catawiki. Bidders are also welcome to view and test the vehicle, which is located in Quarrata 51039 (PT), Italy. Please send a message to Catawiki to arrange an appointment on site; you can also book a video call from your smartphone.

We can arrange transfer of ownership or exports documents remotely. Affordable shipping to Italy, Europe and rest of the world You can also conveniently pick up the car on site, as it can stay 15 days at our storage facility free of charge.

We recommend viewing the vehicle before the end of the auction, even via a video call on your smartphone (WhatsApp, FaceTime). Please send a message to Catawiki for an appointment. The seller reserves the right to claim compensation if the buyer does not pay for the purchase in accordance with the sales contract, which automatically comes into existence with the winning bid and obliges the buyer to make payment, which is available on the seller’s website.

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