1980 BMW 745i E23 European Version

1980 745i European version for sale by owner. The 1980 BMW 745i Euro was a high-performance, left-hand-drive version of the E23 7 Series, powered by a 3.2L turbocharged M102 straight-six engine producing 252 hp. It featured a 3-speed automatic transmission and was designed for the European market, known for its luxurious interior options and performance-oriented features like ABS. The "745i" designation came from the theoretical equivalence of the turbocharged engine to a larger, naturally aspirated 4.5L engine. Engine: 3.2-liter turbocharged M102 inline-six Horsepower: 252 hp (185 kW) Torque: 285 lb-ft 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): Approximately 8 seconds Top speed: 220 km/h (137 mph) I inherited this car from my father who purchased it in 1985 from its original owner in Germany. The vehicle was converted to US DOT standards and sold as a "grey market" car. At purchase, the car had 42k miles. As of today, it has ~93k miles. During my father's ownership of the vehicle: only the front bumper was replaced after a fender bender. The rest of the car is original (minus racing stripes). Today, the car's exhaust system needs to be redone, and the brakes are failing. It has not been driven in the past 3 years due to a broken fuel line, but it was stored in a heated garage and ran beautifully before the fuel line broke. The 1980 745i is quite rare, especially in the US and as a result I have had a hard time finding comps. This listing is OBO. Pick up in CT, or the buyer arranges and pays for shipping. My father absolutely loved this car (so do I) and I have meticulous documentation from the date of purchase. Hoping to find a BMW fan willing to take on a project car.