One of exactly 5,703 BMW Z8s built can now be purchased in this auction: This roadster with the FIN WBAEJ13492AH616 from 2002 is a FIRST delivery in the USA. The BMW was first admitted in July 2002, 1 owner called the Z8 his own in the USA, then 1 owner in Germany was added and the current seller is the third owner of the sports car. In addition to 4 vehicle keys, there is also a CarFax history of the BMW, which makes the history of the Z8 Roadster comprehensible. In addition, a vehicle rating from the company classic-analytics from 2019 is included, which attests to the Z8 the condition rating 2+ and a replacement value of 225,000 €. Since then, the vehicle has been driven according to the owner only just under 1,000 kilometers. Until April 2024, the TÜV is still valid, matching numbers are available.

As an eye-catcher, you can definitely name the extremely matching Alpina 20-inch rims (original rims available), on which tires of the Michelin brand from the production year 2019 are mounted, which have only been driven 1,000 kilometers. The seller describes the condition of the brakes as flawless, no deficits can be taken from the chassis.

The elongated bonnet and the Riva boat-like stern determine the proportions of the almost 4.4-metre-long roadster painted in "BMW black 2". If you look at the paint of this BMW, you can see a very nice shine, which is not clouded by any dents or coarse scratches – only at the front are slight stone chips to recognize. The car is accident-free, repainting is not known to the seller. The canopy is in good condition, only minimal chafing due to use is objectionable. Modifications to the exterior deviating from the original condition cannot be found.

The central cockpit in body colour, the spring-spoke leather steering wheel and the well-contoured full leather seats offer a pure roadster feeling. Although some patina can be taken from the seats, no defects can be attributed to them, which could disturb the very good overall impression of the interior. A BMW Z8 could only be ordered with full equipment, including airbags, alarm system, ABS, cruise control, air conditioning, electric steering column adjustment, headlight washer, xenon light, automatic headlight range control. An Alpine radio provides good sound in addition to the V8 sound. The corresponding hardtop in body color including hardtop stand and a wind deflector are also still existing.

The instruments arranged in the middle of the car are puristic in style: 65,810 kilometres can be read on the display in the speed round instrument, which can be documented on the one hand by the CarFax history, on the other hand by various documents and documents. All displays and controls in the interior have a complete function.

For reasons of optimum traction, positioned far behind the front axle, the 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine designed as a front-mid-engine transmits 400 hp to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. A final service took place 1,000 kilometers ago or in 2020, and in 2022, according to the seller, several technical and optical repairs were carried out for € 10,000 in a specialist workshop.

On the whole, the subfloor is in good shape. The Z8 is the late grandson of an icon – the incarnation of the legendary 507 made the Z8 itself a legend: BMW once again succeeded in creating a masterpiece that today is as expensive as it is sought-after collector's item. With this Z8 Roadster offered here, the good history, the extremely good overall condition and the simple color elegance of the classic color black speak for themselves.