BMW Z1 Roadster from 2nd hand owned for 30 years with logbook very well maintained Note 2 (1989)

Vehicle description

Model history:

In many respects, the BMW Z1 is one of the weirdest vehicles of the eighties, quite apart from its retractable doors. The "Z" in the name stands for future - which is exactly where BMW wanted to go when it unveiled the roadster in 1987. The 3-series, 5-series, 6-series and 7-series were nearing the end of production, and it was time for a breath of fresh air. The Z1 brought a breath of fresh air not only to the cockpit: The underbody was made of fiber material and its shape created a "ground effect" similar to that used in Formula 1 years earlier. The body parts were made of plastic and bolted to the chassis, making them easy to change. The Z1 also paved the way for all later Z models of BMW.

General information about the vehicle:

The roadster offered here for auction is a BMW Z1 from the year of manufacture 1989, which was registered with the VIN WBABA910X0AL01181 in Germany for the first time to traffic and until today, according to statements by the seller, has a total of only 2 owners (of which over 30 years in 2.Hand). In addition to an H license plate, this BMW Z1 also has a vehicle assessment (Classic Data short assessment from June 2020 with overall condition 2) and an extensively filled folder. Due to many documents and a partially completed checkbook, the mileage of this roadster can be traced according to the seller.

so-called matching numbers are assumed and the current HU runs until December 2023.

Exterior color/paint/body:

It is hard to drive a car more open than the Z1, the retractable doors intensify the fresh air fun. The doors, sills and bumpers of the Z1, which is finished in "Urgrün-Metallic" (color code 271), are made of thermoplastic, while the front, hood and tailgate are made of GRP. The vehicle has already been repainted (in the course of replacing both front fenders), but the seller can guarantee that it is accident-free. Defects on the exterior are a crack on the front fender (on the driver's side) and paint abrasion marks on the driver's door. On the whole, there are only minor signs of use on the paint and modifications deviating from the original condition are apparently not present. Furthermore, the soft top presents itself in crack-free condition.

Exterior Rims/Brakes/Chassis:

The original 7-spoke Z1 rims, which obviously present themselves in good condition, are mounted on the roadster. The seller notes that the tires are in about 50-70% condition and the brakes are also in about 50-70% condition. The so-called "multilink rear axle" provides good suspension in this Z1.

Interior:

Full leather sport seats in yellow color show up in the interior of the Z1. The lift doors, which can be lowered electrically via a toothed belt, work without defect and are still completely intact. Rough traces of use or even missing parts can not be found in the interior of the car and modifications deviating from the original condition are not to be mentioned. The equipment of this Z1 includes electric windows and the original code radio/cassette. The soft top can be opened and closed without any problems. To get a detailed picture of the interior condition and various features, we recommend reviewing the photos and videos of this BMW.

Mileage:

A look at the 6-digit speedometer of this BMW reveals a mileage of 82,171 kilometers. Due to a partially kept checkbook as well as an extensively filled folder with various documents, the history and thus the total mileage of the BMW can be substantiated according to the seller. Obviously, all displays in the instrument cluster are working properly.

Engine:

The 2.5-liter inline six cylinder in the engine compartment of the Z1 comes from the 325i, it produces 170 hp. As is typical for BMW, the original 5-speed manual transmission in the Z1 is crisp as it moves through the lanes. In 2017, this BMW Roadster underwent a final service.

Underbody:

The seller describes the condition of the underbody as unwelded and with only light flash rust. In total, only 8,000 BMW Z1s were built - of which 2,041 were delivered in the exterior color "Urgrün-Metallic" according to the current owner of this roadster. Only 1,656 units came to Germany, of which, according to the seller, again only a small number were ordered in the classic color combination (Urgrün-Metallic with yellow leather interior) and full leather interior. Among other things, the small number of holders, the all-round well-kept condition and the history of this BMW released here for auction make interested parties curious.

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