In 1991 Michael Jordan Already a complete basketball legend, MVP-winning and famous in every corner of the world, the superstar has parlayed his staggering income into BMW 850iBut as they say, all stories have an end.
After becoming part of a garage, this ancient gem is seeking a new owner via auction With trailer Expect his famous past with former players to put a few zeros on his price tag.
The BMW 850i has an interesting past
When Jordan got it, The BMW 850i was a novelty at the timeAfter ten years of development, the car finally hit the road and conquered the hearts of many, including Michael, who took it home without much thought. First generation 8 series.
Although the car has been displayed underwent some modifications by its last ownersuch as the front bumper cover, hood and front fenders, as well as a series of details that have been retained from the beginning, such as the pillarless coupe painted in Mauritius Blue Metallic, as well as pop-up headlights, fog lights, electric sunroof and body side moldings.
Another fairly new detail, starting from 2023, are AC Schnitzer wheels and Continental ExtremeContact tires (235/45 front, 274/40 rear), as well as braking by ventilated discs on all four wheels with ABS .
The cabin has Adjustable front seats Electronic lightweight parchment leather with matching door panels and carpets. It might not have that much tech, it’s a 1991 car after all, but it does have an on-board computer, automatic climate control, a CD changer (if you still have it) and air conditioning.
The four-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather and you can see it nearby 30,000 miles on odometerapproximately 22,000 of which were added under the current owner.
In terms of power, this BMW has a 5.0L M70B50 V12 engine have power 296 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.
The auction for the old Jordan 850i will end next Monday (January 8). With one weekend left, the offer has already reached $30,000. We wouldn’t be surprised if that number starts to rise as more people find one of the No. 23 cars up for grabs.