Bit of help needed for BMW Car 8 Series feature

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Hello chaps, things are slowly coming together for the highly anticipated anniversary feature but I have one problem that needs your help. Basically, our CSi owner, Keith, who has taken over ownership of Paul's green machine only has a provisional license right now as he's moved over from the States and needs someone else in the car with him. He's in Clapham Junction so is there anyone not too far from there who'd like to ride shotgun and come along for the shoot? It's going to be on Monday 21st and it's going to be a fairly early start but it should be a great day. Give me a shout if you can help, thanks.

Go on, rub it in why don't you!

(Paul, ex. CSi owner)

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Also, I am in need of a standard or as close to standard as possible 850i as Steve has unfortunately had to pull out. Thanks guys.

mine is only slightly modified

Come to think of it, I could do it, if Keith is OK with it.....

Arranged, I'll be riding shotgun with Keith.

(and regretting having sold it).

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Can't believe no one's got a standard 850 they could bring along

I have an Avus Blue 840ci sport which you can use if you want..

off topic, i havent seen your 8er on golden sq, have you moved?

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Can't believe no one's got a standard 850 they could bring along

you need to catch a new member.... anyone who has been around here longer than 3 months starts modding their cars

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Can't believe no one's got a standard 850 they could bring along

How standard does standard have to be? What is the day about as I've obviously missed something

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Thanks for that but we're sorted for everything but an 850!

You must remember that the 850 was supplied to the UK between 1991 and 1994. That limits you to a J-L reg - ONLY 3 years!. In that time, just 1046 examples were made in RHD and only a small fraction of those will still be on the streets - most of which will now become project cars and as Tony quite rightly points out, modified - engine, interior, ICE/GPS, wheels etc.. It is less likely that a regular 850 will recieve the same level of care and respect that one would do to say an Alpina or CSi and as a result there are many grotty examples - mine included - the bonnet is suffering lifting laquer and the sunroof panel has rust. If mine were in better shape, being local, I would have stepped forward but I feel that there should be a better example to do the marque justice.

Try contacting Peter Rice and see if he can nominate a clean 850 owner from the recent Gaydon event.

Yours sounds like a minter compared to mine! My car won "Worst at show" at Gaydon. I didn't realise only 1046 cars came in RHD, i wonder how many are left?

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Thanks for that but we're sorted for everything but an 850!

As for mine, I'm in the process of moving and I got bored of people driving into my car so I moved it out of London. If you spot a rusty, dented E reg 5 Series that's mine!

Yes!! I've seen the lovely e-reg 5 series, its parked across the road from our office.

Out of interest when is the feature being published and how can I advertise my car in that issue?

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Yours sounds like a minter compared to mine! My car won "Worst at show" at Gaydon. I didn't realise only 1046 cars came in RHD, i wonder how many are left?

Lol...Far from it. Mine has it faults too. The pictures are deceiving. Far from suitable for Sebs purposes due to the interior modification and Hartge 18's. Number 1008 of 1046 produced courtsey of Mr Jud Spencer.

My best guess is that there are less than half that number still on the road. I wonder if it's possible to check via the DVLA?

E31Gill I am interested in your ICE mod do you have move picture and information etc?

As for Seb I have said I can go.

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E31Gill I am interested in your ICE mod do you have move picture and information etc?

As for Seb I have said I can go.

Good to hear that the 850 problem is solved.

I have loads of information - my ICE mod was an uphill struggle. I am happy to answer your questions