[{"id": 3811127, "authorName": "Popsracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/popsracer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Another beautiful E23. If only a refurbished manual transmission had been installed. Nevertheless, I'm in!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572640043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811129, "authorName": "Popsracer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/popsracer/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by Popsracer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572640058, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3811131, "authorName": "AMG_Fanatic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amg_fanatic/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, $75k in refurbishment work is insane. I've always liked the E23 L7's, but can't imagine someone spending that much on a car that is not worth close to that amount even in the best condition.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1572640108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811143, "authorName": "JJCTHE1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjcthe1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many times will the word refurbished be abused in these comments. That is the question. lol. Gorgeous build!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1572640185, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811195, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This certainly refurbished someone's bank account.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1572640732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811201, "authorName": "C-span", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c-span/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An\u201986 that had 114k miles in 1987- long commute that first year or two. Jersey shore to NYC daily and then around the world a few times", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572640868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811241, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck everyone bidding on this one - NO RESERVE!!!! Please let's not beat up the previous owner on this one. He had a lot of money (I only wish I had that had a fraction of his money) and this was one of his favorite cars when he was younger. He wanted it to look like new so he took on this project knowing he would not get all the money back when he was done. Someone will be getting a great car at a fraction of what he spent to restore it. Good luck and enjoy!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1572641199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811321, "authorName": "Poppyboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/poppyboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don\u2019t worry about the refurbishment cost, bidders. The Seller undoubtedly already brought the actual value back down to earth when purchased. I was obsessed with these and the L6 back in the day. GLWA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1572642080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811400, "authorName": "Caliscott92", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caliscott92/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a beautiful L7. Having owned many of them myself, and restoring one mechanically just recently, I can\u2019t help but cringe at the invoice. Just how accurate is that?! They took the whole car apart, and the miles in/out stayed the same?? Didn\u2019t they do any road testing for squeaks, rattles and the like when you disassemble and reassemble a vehicle? \r\nNon the less, I\u2019ll probably be bidding. It\u2019s amazing in the pics. \r\nSeller-how does it drive and IDLE?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572642437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811440, "authorName": "hired_gun1000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hired_gun1000/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by hired_gun1000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572642839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3811490, "authorName": "DeaconBlues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deaconblues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is awesome. I don't fault the previous owner for the restoration costs -- now some lucky bidder will be able to enjoy an essentially new E23 for years to come.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572643211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811522, "authorName": "Avbtoast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/avbtoast/", "bidAmount": 2750, "content": "$2,750 bid placed by Avbtoast", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572643482, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3811543, "authorName": "Biarritzblu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/biarritzblu/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Biarritzblu", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572643618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3811756, "authorName": "Bimmerphile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bimmerphile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I 100% respect that someone loved this car enough (and had the means) to restore it. Honestly I love my cars so much that if I had the money and were in his position I would do the same, even if it wouldn't make 'financial sense.' Screw that! This is a GORGEOUS E23!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1572645789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3811948, "authorName": "BobStake", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobstake/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I totally get the mindset of the previous owner. These were the dream cars of youth and restoring it to glory is a labor of love. My first two 7s were E23s, and I would love to be a bidder here, perhaps if I buy my wife a really big bouquet...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1572647518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812069, "authorName": "nczek5ie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nczek5ie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$75k?? you can't fix stupid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572648712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812189, "authorName": "Roadworthy007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadworthy007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like lots of us have been around a number of L7\u2019s back in the day. It was a nice car (Great? Maybe for 1986). Most of us can empathize with the guy who spent the dough on the refurbishment/restoration. If money was truly no object, and you still owned \u201cthat car\u201d...\r\nIt must have been a sad day to have parted with it. The upside: SOMEONE is going to get a heck of a good car for probably not a lot of money!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572651181, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812199, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a good example to refute a certain mindset... the \u201cso what other corners were cut?\u201d Snark every time someone finds the wrong brand of zip ties or such on a fixed up old car.\r\n\r\nBecause if you don\u2019t cut any corners, not one, and tell the shop to do it right, you end up spending $75k on an E23. Whereupon people wil call you stupid. You can\u2019t win. \r\n\r\nIf the e23 is your favorite, though, you CAN win in about a week. You aren\u2019t going to find a nicer one. No reserve, even!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1572651324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812312, "authorName": "djac70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djac70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FWIW who does an engine start next to a busy highway? $75K in work?? Never going to recoup that!! It's not an M1.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572654013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812397, "authorName": "joemair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joemair/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where else can you buy what is essentially a brand new E23? With none of the issues of a low-mileage garage queen? I have utmost respect for anyone who wishes to cut no corners on a restoration. Now, someone who has a reasonable distance from that invoice cost can go drive the pants off this beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572655927, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812533, "authorName": "E28fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e28fan/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by E28fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572660980, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3812704, "authorName": "Spoon555", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spoon555/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the HVAC? These cars have vacuum operated HVAC controls. The vacuum hoses rot and then leak, rendering the HVAC controls non-functional. The hoses are a pain to replace; a shop will typically charge more than the car is worth to do the repair. For a $75k referb, I\u2019d hope the HVAC would be sorted, but didn\u2019t see any mention of it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572666596, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812736, "authorName": "kojo94566", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kojo94566/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car indeed, I'm a fan of the e23 both early and late build cars. Insane amount of money spent on getting it here and hope it does well here for the seller and with a no reserve sale someone will surely get a deal.\r\n\r\n@seller, can you explain the milage shown in the Carfax report, on 8/14/1986 car registered 41 miles, 4 months and 13 +- days later it shows milage at 114,000 miles on 01/01/1987. That's an insane amount of miles in an increadably short period of time, any explanation from original owner?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572668114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812757, "authorName": "MrKiteCanada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkitecanada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @CNCmotors. Beautiful e23. As the L7 shows, BMW went the extra mile with additional luxury features like the extended leather on the door panels and on the top surface of the dash.\r\n\r\nThe demonstration of the power seat controls was very helpful. Any issues with any of the other electrical options-windows, sunroof, heater, a/c system etc? If at all possible, a video clip of a demonstration of some of the other electrical features such as these would be very helpful. Has the a/c system been converted to the newer refrigerant? \r\n\r\nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572668867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812759, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kojo94566 No info or contact with the original owner, sorry. Could be a typo. Fairly contact on CARFAX. My only communication is with the most recent owner who bought the car as a car as a good base car to start/complete his L7 project. Most everything is new since 2016 when they started the restoration. Good luck if you are bidding!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572668878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812760, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrkitecanada I will try to post a video of all the features working. I drove the car the other day and everything appeared to work fine. Stand by for video and info from AC.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572669021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812768, "authorName": "MrKiteCanada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkitecanada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CNCmotors. Thank you for that. \r\n\r\nIncidentally, I must mention that your video clip of the walk around was extremely well presented. I always appreciate when they are done in bright sunlight and at a very slow pace. Your clip would have certainly revealed any imperfections in the paintwork, had there been any. \r\n\r\nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572669372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812773, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrkitecanada Thanks. I\u2019m not an professional but I\u2019m getting better. Just try to show everything there is to see. A virtual tour, nothing fancy! I need better music, I know......", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572669622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812775, "authorName": "ace355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey guys, is it me or does the video of the motor running sound really loud? Seems like either an exhaust leak or the valves out of adjustment, or both.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572669684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812783, "authorName": "MrKiteCanada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkitecanada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CNCmotors - thanks again. I\u2019ll stay tuned for the video of the electrical features and the info on the a/c system.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572670112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3812804, "authorName": "MrKiteCanada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkitecanada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CNCmotors. Sorry, I forgot to mention that one of the pages of the work order (pic. #220) shows that R12 refrigerant was used for the recharge of the system. \n\nIf at all possible, a driving video would also be of great assistance. \n\nThanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572671251, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813452, "authorName": "jbbush", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbbush/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stunning. One of my favorite BMW models done to the nth degree. As far as sinking what some would regard as crackpipe money into what was clearly a cherished car, I kind of get it. \n\nIn another life, I knew a guy who had a 1975 BMW 3.0S. He used the car to deliver pizzas to fund his way, I believe, through both undergrad and law school. He subsequently became quite successful. \n\nHe later did a nut-and-bolt restoration on the 3.0S, while also upgrading it with an M5 S38, five-speed, Alpina wheels and CSL spoilers (front, rear, roof, fender splitters), full suspension, etc. $75K? At least. Probably more. Why? It was *his* car, and part of *his* family.\n\nI don't have that bankroll, but if I did, I'd commission an open-checkbook restoration on our Baur TC2. Why? It's part of *my* family, and logic is for squares.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572709544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813658, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jbbush: speaking as someone who delivered pizza in a 74 3.0S, I quite agree with your statements. I don't have mine, though, so I can't restore it. \r\n\r\nI've always thought of my 1995 540i/6 as its spiritual successor. That car has several pieces from one of its M Sport siblings. This transpired because the owner of THAT 540i went nuts, in the manner of your pal, or the previous owner of this L7. B&B exhaust? 850i 3.15 LSD? Staggered Racing Dynamics wheels with Pilot Super Sports? Yes, please. All that and much, much, MUCH more. He went nuts. I got a free spare diff, a factory flywheel with under 1000 miles on it, and a bunch of other stuff. I ever come into a huge piece of money, mine will also get a really personalized refresh too.\r\n\r\nThere's just something about a good BMW that inspires this kind of madness. You could tell that guy to redo an M635CSi to the same standard, it would be a better investment, or that an E32 is actually a better car in every measure. If your target was a perfect L7, none of that matters one bit!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1572714821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813667, "authorName": "tranmkp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tranmkp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I totally get it - I hope he gets as much as possible - soon all the e23's will be gone because a lot gomers just dont get how awesome these cars are - amazing cruisers...\r\n\r\nHere is my question to the seller - how the hell is this car going to stay in California? Was it taken to a referee? Did they give it a blessing? California hates BMW's from the 80's!!\r\n\r\nI sure would like to know - Plan on retiring to CA. I have a 84 745 and (grey market) and it has not been good trying to get info on registration. Even if my car was certified when it was imported,,,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572715116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813684, "authorName": "MrKiteCanada", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrkitecanada/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @tranmkp @CNCmotors -- The car may not even stay in California. Depending on how things turn out with this auction, it may have to be shipped to Canada, hahaha. Who knows. Have a good day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572715578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813710, "authorName": "IngoKnito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ingoknito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is the very first time in my life I see that steering wheel. Never seen before.\r\n\r\nVery interesting car. Obviously one of the very last ones.\r\n\r\nVery nice. - Good luck with auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572716459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813819, "authorName": "GreekTennis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greektennis/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by GreekTennis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572719642, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3813825, "authorName": "crusininstuart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crusininstuart/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by crusininstuart", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572719871, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3813829, "authorName": "crusininstuart", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crusininstuart/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drove my burgundy 1983 773i stick (no less) for thirteen years. Should never have let it go. Want another. What a wonderful ride and a very tidy refresh on this one!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1572720004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3813930, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this airbag wheel was unique to the L7. \r\n\r\nI can understand the no expenses spared restoration. If I had the money, I'd do it for my Sentra SE-R.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572724682, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814222, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "75k to restore this is not something I'd brag of if I wrote the check. Great car, but that was not a good idea.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572735796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814230, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mr. Kite,\r\n\r\nThe California thing has long been an issue here. For some, nothing but the third world exists outside of the state. Things only have value in the state. The line of thinking is as tired as a junkyard tow truck, but persist with some.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572736071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814380, "authorName": "E28fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e28fan/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by E28fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572742327, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3814395, "authorName": "tranmkp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tranmkp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "to be clear - does this car have the \"sticker\" ? I notice the new exhaust is not factory. It may have a cat - it was my understanding it has to be as it was when it was sold in the US - since the L7 was sent to US. Can someone give me some clarity on this?\n\nDoes the car pass the smog test??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572743161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814404, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "First off just want to say what an awesome 80s luxo sedan! When I had a used vehicle dealership in Hemet CA I purchased this car from a seller in Miami and towed it on a Uhaul flatbed trailer to my lot. It was a nice '20 footer' with all original paint. It needed a new catalytic converter and o2 sensor to pass smog before I sold it to the owner that did the resto. He was very excited to find a solid L7 worthy of restoration. I knew he was serious when he texted me a picture of the car during the paintwork. Before selling I drove it to the vintage BMW meet in Woodley Park CA in 2015 to show. (Interesting to note that same show is happening today Nov. 2 2019). Very impressive highway cruiser even before the restoration. Cool to see it now for sale on BAT! No Reserve too!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1572743450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814418, "authorName": "Carnut68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Question for those knowledgeable about BMW documentation. The document shown listed as the \"window sticker\"...is that really a window sticker? Was there more to it? I have the very same document for my E28 M5 and I was never sure if that was all there was to it. Obviously missing any description of the cars features and EPA numbers like typical window stickers, even ones going back that far. If it isn't the actual window sticker, what is that document called?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572744167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814432, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carnut68 see pics 200-203 for what is remaining of the 'window sticker'.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572744865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814447, "authorName": "Carnut68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnut68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So I guess the document in pic #198-199, which is all I have for my car, is just part of the window sticker. That bottom portion that you reference looks like what I would expect, the top part looks like it was printed at home on an old dot matrix printer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572745997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814457, "authorName": "LarryM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larrym/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the E23s. The money that's been put into this one is jaw-dropping but, \"Let me tell you about the very rich. They are different from you and me.\" (F. Scott Fitzgerald). Anyway, the finished product looks fabulous. I'd be interested in knowing what \"rust and damage repair\" was done during the restoration. Also, is that an airbag wheel from a later model BMW?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572747058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814481, "authorName": "rphdiego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rphdiego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carnut68 weren't all printers in 1986 dot matrix?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572748353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814483, "authorName": "Eazy_E_SOC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eazy_e_soc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pretty good. Prettay prettay prettay good....\r\n\r\nShame about the lack of photos ;0)~", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572748493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814507, "authorName": "MonacoAutoCollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/monacoautocollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes that steering wheel looks correct for the L7. I Believe this was the 1st BMW that had a air bag and I remember driving one of these in the 80's and noticing immediately how large the center of the steering wheel looked. IMHO the L7 makes the standard E23 733i look and feel like a sports car, they were so luxurious back in the day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572750517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3814714, "authorName": "lifeoftech", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lifeoftech/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To be completely finished and justify $75k restoration, it\u2019s missing only one thing: trunk lid\u2019s L7 emblem.\r\nAwesome car!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572783655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3815544, "authorName": "jrutz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrutz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The restoration on one of these makes absolutely no financial sense. But enthusiasts don't always do what makes sense. If you were looking for one of these, this is the one. Get a boat load of work for a fraction of the cost.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1572820460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3815569, "authorName": "Cturner003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cturner003/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Cturner003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572821366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3815572, "authorName": "E28fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e28fan/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by E28fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572821701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3815592, "authorName": "no.radar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/no.radar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this defines \"being upside-down on a car.\"", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1572822838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3815621, "authorName": "KPD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MonacoAutoCollection: Yes, the BMW E23 was the first BMW with an Airbag. The E23 is a class of it's own car, I own two...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1572824446, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3815940, "authorName": "ace355", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ace355/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pic 58, how do you not fix the plastic bezel around the door handle for the cost of the invoice?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572839902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3815962, "authorName": "Cturner003", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cturner003/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Cturner003", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572841520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3815999, "authorName": "E28fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e28fan/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by E28fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1572844240, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3816460, "authorName": "sensh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sensh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I respect the $%#@ out of people who do stuff like this. Who spends $75k restoring an L7 and then sells it at no reserve?! I LOVE it! It's the kind of totally bonkers thing only the absurdly wealthy can get away with. But Crikey, in MY family? I would be sleeping with one eye open for the rest of my life. (Because my wife would have gouged the other one out with a grapefruit spoon.)\r\n\r\nIf I ever win the lottery I'm doing this to a Mitsubishi Cordia or something. Just, you know... because I can.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1572880983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3816463, "authorName": "sensh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sensh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ace355, maybe they didn't want to go overboard on cost.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1572881056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3819347, "authorName": "BCAG_NJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcag_nj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's say this car sells for, I dunno... $25,000? Well, if you had $75,000 in it back in 2016 and sold it for $25,000 today...\r\n\r\nThat's less than the depreciation on a new 750i.... If you got a loaded 750 that stickered at $130K... well... I just sold a 16 like that for $52K.....\r\n\r\nFood for thought.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1572912237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3819815, "authorName": "oldskooltoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldskooltoy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s easy to slam other folks when you think they spent too much on a cars refurbishment.\r\nLet us all reflect on our ( most likely) first car(s) that we fixed up....they may have been beaters but we dumped wheels/tires, engine or engine work, huge stereos etc into these cars to make them our dream cars. ( with NO thoughts of making our money back at resale)\r\n\r\nI applaud the owners transparency and wish him luck with the sale!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572921880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3820651, "authorName": "WTB911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wtb911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1997 I bought the identical car. It was very well used and therefore affordable to me. But almost everything required attention - suspension, power steering, HVAC, driveshaft, brakes. Surprisingly its a very DYI wrenchable car. Put about 50k miles on it in 2 or 3 years and the only reason I sold it was due to rust. Mine had the L7 badge over the tail light and regularly had folks asking what a L7 was - rare car indeed.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572967406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3823722, "authorName": "johnny_turbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnny_turbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rphdiego laser printing was definitely available (but expensive) in 1986. What I see on the documents mentioned looks like it was done with a typewriter. Anyone remember those?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1572996767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3824680, "authorName": "SharkHunter84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharkhunter84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ohh my \u2764\ufe0f", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573040931, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3825080, "authorName": "humercedes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/humercedes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The first US BMW with an airbag (which was exclusive to the L7 at the time). Even the L6 didn't have the airbag.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573053026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3825105, "authorName": "humercedes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/humercedes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Carnut68\r\n\r\nYes that is the correct period window sticker. BMW broke out the standard and optional equipment onto two different sheets. The M6 which is currently on BAT has the same arrangement.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573053372, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3831549, "authorName": "Swallowed_Hook", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swallowed_hook/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When my son points out a car we may consider a turd which has lots of questionable looking upgrades I always say, \"It's that guys baby and it's probably paid for\" which allows him to save every month for a nicer baby.\" I dropped $65k into a 99 M3 and ended up with a sema quality 800hp 2JZ powered corner carving rocket.....worth about $30k so i'll not criticize this expenditure. (after a 3 yr build I got in 3 test drives and was one throw out bearing replacement from putting it in the garage when the shop next door burned it to the ground. 6 month fight with insurance to get $24k out of it. THAT was an expensive 200 miles!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573162843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3833372, "authorName": "Scottwl38", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottwl38/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Swallowed_Hook Ouch. $205/mile.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573221075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3833387, "authorName": "dpugh007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dpugh007/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the exact car my Dad had when I was in High School. LOved that car... He let me drive it to Prom.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573221343, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3833789, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BCAG_NJ Very good point! The depreciation on BMW 7's is exactly the primary reason i've decided to just go to the E32 that I've always loved the most anyway. I have bought 3 separate 7s over the years, from an E38 through F9 or whatever..each and every time for approximately half-original MSRP, used, only to find them drop yet another 50% in value in just the next 2-3 years. It can get expensive, lol. \r\n\r\nSo an E23 or E32 at this point can be a stronger investment (poor choice of words still!) and and you still have a car that can't break the bank in the face of any catastrophic failure of any component on the car. This one comes close to having done that, but it is a unique beautiful time piece now and I'm glad there are cars around that are still awesome examples of what they were originally. Someone has to do it ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573228219, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3834249, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Friday morning drive video in the L7 as requested by a few potential bidders. Car was an absolute pleasure to drive. Enjoy the video - I apologize in advance if the video quality is not professional (it is meant to be informative only obviously).\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV7cksE_avA\r\n\r\nEnjoy!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573236435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3834254, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck to anyone bidding today!!!! Someone will end up with a very special L7 (quite possibly the nicest one in the US I am assuming!!!).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573236512, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3834280, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "how many cows had to die to create that gorgeous interior?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573236984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3834924, "authorName": "Def900", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/def900/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Def900", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573243695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3834933, "authorName": "ssfiftyfive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssfiftyfive/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by ssfiftyfive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573243790, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3834942, "authorName": "TMA1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tma1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 5'10\" blonde rave girl goddess in college drove one of these, maybe the only one I've ever seen in person", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573243851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3834945, "authorName": "E28fan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e28fan/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by E28fan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573243867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3834997, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a reminder that we posted a \"driving\" video this morning in the comments that was not available in the BAT listing. Good luck to all bidding! \r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV7cksE_avA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573244156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835030, "authorName": "jkyle9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkyle9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Steve Harrington drives an E23 in Stranger Things. And he wears a Members Only jacket. Those were both the pinnacle of 1980s cool. I'd like to drive this while wearing a Members Only jacket. To my high school reunion. The now-40-something-divorcee former cheerleaders would swoon all over me. Don't tell my wife I said that...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1573244459, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835045, "authorName": "BobbyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbyb/", "bidAmount": 19250, "content": "$19,250 bid placed by BobbyB", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573244594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835057, "authorName": "RonHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the owner of the shop that did the work, I would say it's a steal anywhere near 20k!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1573244688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835084, "authorName": "jkyle9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkyle9/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by jkyle9", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573244863, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835088, "authorName": "jkyle9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkyle9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just ordered a Members Only jacket on Amazon...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573244883, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835094, "authorName": "ssfiftyfive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssfiftyfive/", "bidAmount": 19750, "content": "$19,750 bid placed by ssfiftyfive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573244951, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835099, "authorName": "Def900", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/def900/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Def900", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245052, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835101, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is going to be painful to watch,,,,grimace!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835102, "authorName": "RonHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't believe it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245074, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835111, "authorName": "ssfiftyfive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssfiftyfive/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by ssfiftyfive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835123, "authorName": "BarryKnott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryknott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought this exact car new in 1987 and paid $47,900+/-. It was the nicest car I ever had; and I have had some nice cars.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835127, "authorName": "Def900", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/def900/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by Def900", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835130, "authorName": "kojo94566", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kojo94566/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Highest price for an e23 in recent times though... Unfortunately they don't get any love. \r\nMaybe the money would have been better spent on an e28", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835135, "authorName": "ssfiftyfive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssfiftyfive/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by ssfiftyfive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245265, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835144, "authorName": "BobbyB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobbyb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "hey RonHB, car up for a 2,100 mile trek>?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835145, "authorName": "MaskedMan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maskedman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BarryKnott, here's your chance to get another one, almost new for less than half that price!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835154, "authorName": "BarryKnott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryknott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just bought a 2013 M6 Cab from Carvana.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245354, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835159, "authorName": "Def900", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/def900/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Def900", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245369, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835165, "authorName": "Markus66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markus66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "if ya'll keep waiting for the full two minutes to bid, I'll need to open another bottle of wine!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573245427, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835168, "authorName": "RonHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That car is up for anything! It is perfect! in every way. I drove it around Laguna Seca for the Festorics 2 years ago.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245435, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835173, "authorName": "ssfiftyfive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssfiftyfive/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by ssfiftyfive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245476, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3835179, "authorName": "BarryKnott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryknott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was hoping that no-one would notice this car, and that I could swoop in and steal it. You folks are too astute. Good luck to whom ever buys it. It is a great car with an unbelievable interior--leather EVERYWHERE.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245538, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835181, "authorName": "RonHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It was invited by the pebble beach head of judging. \"one of if not the best e23's on the planet\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835187, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @RonHB I agree!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245578, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835193, "authorName": "tranmkp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tranmkp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no - my 745 is the best on the planet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835194, "authorName": "ssfiftyfive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssfiftyfive/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/8/19 for $21,500 to ssfiftyfive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573245599, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3835197, "authorName": "tranmkp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tranmkp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "but im not selling it EVER", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835199, "authorName": "BarryKnott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/barryknott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done to both buyer and seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245628, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835201, "authorName": "SoCal_Vintage_BMW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/socal_vintage_bmw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Flat out steal", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1573245635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835205, "authorName": "RonHB", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ronhb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "absolutely", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573245661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835210, "authorName": "CNCmotors (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cncmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to the buyer! Thanks everyone watching and commenting!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573245695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835217, "authorName": "Baust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was sooo painful to watch..Congrats to buyer, a fantastic buy and automobile!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573245744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835226, "authorName": "tranmkp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tranmkp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "one can only hope that e23's will get the respect they deserve -", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1573245783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835203, "authorName": "jkyle9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkyle9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats, @ssfiftyfive. If only I were a little richer and a little more eccentric...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1573245836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3835292, "authorName": "StorkTransport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/storktransport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well sold! I\u2019m upping the agreed value policy on my 745i now.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1573246262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3837697, "authorName": "BCAG_NJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcag_nj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this was well bought. On one hand it's a lot for an E23, but given the condition and absolute rarity of the car (OK, it's not an M car, but good luck finding a cherry E23) I really think this is a lot of value for the money paid.\r\n\r\nIf there ever was a perfect example of the phrase \"You couldn't build it for the price\" this is it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573309637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3838843, "authorName": "IngoKnito", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ingoknito/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Let's do the math ...\r\n\r\nE23 project car = 10,000\r\n+ restoration = 75,000\r\n......................................\r\ntotal amount = 85,000\r\n\r\n... bought for 21,500 !!!\r\n\r\n63,500 difference ... for the next two decades the lucky buyer can drive this nice E23 for free. :-)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573354008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3840046, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gorgeous!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1573437353, "type": "comment"}]