BMW 7er E38 Limousine Gemballa Umbau (1997)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 187 photos
  • Video
• 2011 appraisal report with a grade of 2+ available
• The mileage of 176,412 km is verifiable via the service log
• Performance upgrades by MVR, Gemballa exhaust tips, modified brake system, and suspension are listed in the vehicle documents

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1997
• First registration: Germany, September 30, 1997
• Engine: 5.4-liter V12 with 438 PS (322 kW), registered performance upgrade
• Transmission: 5-speed automatic
• Exterior color: Black (solid paint)
• Interior: Montana leather, black
• No valid vehicle inspection (HU), vehicle deregistered
• Features:
  • Navigation system with in-dash monitor
  • Radio/cassette player with 6-disc CD changer
  • Car phone (GSM)
  • Dolby Surround sound system
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Power-adjustable seats with memory function
  • Heated seats
  • Cruise control
  • Automatic climate control
  • Auxiliary heater (Webasto)
  • Xenon headlights with headlight washers
  • Power sunroof
  • Front and rear Park Distance Control
  • Power windows all around
  • Power rear window shade and rear side window shades
  • Heated exterior mirrors with automatic lowering when reversing
  • Front and rear armrests
  • Rear reading lights
  • Dashboard, door panels, and grab handles upholstered in leather
  • Detachable antenna
• The following modifications were made:
  • Performance upgrade via MVR (Type 6.1-V12) with modified crankshaft, pistons, camshaft, and engine control unit
  • Gemballa exhaust tips, oval 70/120 mm
  • Modified braking system: Lucas 4-piston calipers in the front, Brembo calipers in the rear
  • Lowered by 30 mm with H&R suspension springs
  • Registered 20-inch wheels: BBS 9x20 front and 10x20 rear with 15-mm spacers; alternatively, AZEV 8.5x20 front and 10x20 rear
  • Tires: 245/40 ZR20 front and 275/35 ZR20 rear
  • Rear skirt
  • "Design Uwe Gemballa" speedometer dial, engine cover with Gemballa lettering

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is black (solid paint)
• The vehicle still has its original paint; there is no record of any repainting
• The vehicle sustained accident damage during the current ownership period [MISSING: extent of damage, repairs]
• The body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• There is no known rust

Interior

• Black Montana leather
• The interior is in good, well-maintained original condition with only minimal signs of wear due to age
• The headliner has come loose in the rear
• All features are fully functional

Mechanics

• Roadworthy; currently deregistered and without a valid vehicle inspection
• Original engine, runs flawlessly
• The fuel tank is leaking; a new tank is available but has not yet been installed
• No pressure builds up when reversing [CLARIFY: reverse gear]
• No other technical defects are known

History

Ownership history

• Since 10/2007: current owner (Germany)
• 2004 to 2007: 3rd owner (Germany)
• July 2003 to 2004: Decommissioned
• November 2000 to 2003: 2nd owner (Germany)
• September 1997 to November 2000: First owner (Germany), company-owned
• Current odometer reading: 176,412 km, verifiable through entries in the service booklet

Service History

• 09/2016 at 174,267 km: Oil change, ASD Auto-Service Di Dio, Reutlingen
• 09/2012 at 165,300 km: Oil change, ASD Auto-Service Di Dio, Reutlingen
• 06/2010 at 154,278 km: Oil change, Maier's Kfz-Service, Reutlingen
• approx. 04/2008 at 130,152 km: Oil change, Maier's Kfz-Service, Reutlingen
• 10/2002 at 105,136 km: Oil change, Inspections I and II, coolant, microfilter, Agip Service Station Peter Ullmann, Mosbach
• 09/1997: Pre-delivery inspection, Veyhle Car Dealership (authorized BMW dealer)
• Additional investments: new lambda sensors (all 4), spark plugs and ignition wires, mass air flow sensor, complete rear brakes, front brake pads

Documents

• Vehicle Registration Certificate Parts I & II
• Old vehicle registration certificate (canceled) with modification entries
• Service manual
• 7 Series Owner’s Manual
• Owner's Manual for In-Car Monitor with Navigation and TV
• Owner’s Manual for BMW Car Phone (GSM)
• BMW Service Card and Directory of Service Centers in Europe 1997/98
• Leather Montana Care Instructions with Leather Folder
• Navigation CDs for France and Italy/Austria/Switzerland
• BMW Tuning Magazine, Issue 2/2003

Summary

For sale is a BMW 750i (E38) first registered in September 1997 in Germany. The vehicle has been modified: The paperwork indicates a power increase from MVR to 438 PS (322 kW), Gemballa exhaust tips, a modified braking system, a lowered suspension, and 20-inch wheels. The odometer reads 176,412 km; the mileage is verifiable via the service log. The black body is very well maintained, and the black leather interior is in extremely good original condition. There was accident damage during the current ownership period. The fuel tank is leaking; a new tank is available. No pressure builds up when reversing, and the headliner has come loose in the rear. The vehicle has been deregistered and does not have a valid vehicle inspection (HU). Of interest to enthusiasts of tuned V12 sedans from the 1990s who are planning to tackle the upcoming repairs.