Michael Jordan’s BMW 8 Series is looking for a new home

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Netflix’s The Last Dance is not only a must-watch for all basketball fans, it’s also a car watcher’s dream, especially if you’re a fan of the players’ cars from the ’90s. Slant-nosed 911 convertibles, powerful Mercedes limousines and, of course, high-spec Corvettes swam across the screen, most often driven by none other than his air, The legendary Michael Jordan. Well, here’s your chance to own part of this V12 legend..

Bring a Trailer, which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos, is auctioning off a 1991 BMW 850i, the car that Michael Jordan used to play with the Chicago Bulls. Possessed during the championship period.Even better, this BMW proves that Air Jordan is a true car enthusiast because it It comes with a six-speed manual gearbox and some rare options

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BMW launched the 8 Series based on the E31 chassis at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show. It was a large luxury GT. It was not intended to be a direct replacement for the 6 Series, but it basically replaced it, albeit with more power and more luxury. The price is lower. Higher. At that time, it had a trump card when facing cars like the Porsche 928: Excellent V12 engine.

Of course, BMW made its name in the 1980s with its sporty inline-six engines. Combine two of those and you have 12 reasons to pay the 850i’s then-near-six-figure price tag. However, the 850i’s 5.0-liter M70B50 engine is more about silky smooth, steady power than induction roar.But with 300 horsepower and 450 Nm maximum torque The 850i is a leather-wrapped freight train.

If you need room to stretch out, there’s no better place than this, where the light parchment interior is well preserved and complements the Maritis Blue metallic paint. The car rides on 17-inch AC Schnitzer wide wheels, which are as deep as you’d expect from a Chicago. AC Schnitzer has some other aerodynamic improvements, but overall it’s a pretty subtle look

. The 8 Series itself is designed to be timeless, blending elements of the original M1 with the elegance of contemporary Aston Martin.

Jordan traded the car in 1995, and the second owner rarely drove it.only 30,000 miles (approximately 48,000 kilometers) on the odometer, so this V12 GT has plenty of flying time left, although the air conditioning needs some attention. Considering how much other Jordan memorabilia typically sells for, the celebrity premium would be considerable, but compared to a 911 or a Ferrari with Jordan’s ownership history, it would likely be a bargain. If you liked The Last Dance, you’ll love the First Waltz played with these three pedals even more.

The auction ends on January 8th.