eBay Find: 1981 E23 BMW 735i Touring Prototype [with Video]

Yep, that’s not a typo: BMW did actually build an E23 735i Touring and it showed it at the 1980 Frankfurt Auto Show to gauge the public’s reaction. Unfortunately (or not), the car didn’t make it into production and was slowly forgotten, up until ten years ago. That’s when this example, one of only two custom built prototypes, first surfaced on eBay with 8,179 miles (13,163 km) on the odometer.

BMW Still Testing New 7-Series?

Our Romanian friend Mircea from Automarket sent us these pictures of a lightly camouflaged BMW 7-Series that was spotted by a reader in Munich, Germany. Although the guys at Automarket support that this is a sport version of the new 7-Series, we fail to see any differences between the production 750iL (check out the images after the jump) and the prototype pictured above. While it could be

BMW Still Testing New 7-Series?

Our Romanian friend Mircea from Automarket sent us these pictures of a lightly camouflaged BMW 7-Series that was spotted by a reader in Munich, Germany. Although the guys at Automarket support that this is a sport version of the new 7-Series, we fail to see any differences between the production 750iL (check out the images after the jump) and the prototype pictured above. While it could be

The BMW 7-Series That Never Was

Those folks at BMW are such teasers; just a few weeks after they unveiled the first photos of the all-new 2009 7-Series, the Bavarian carmaker released a set of sketches depicting various design propositions for their flagship sedan. These sketches show that BMW’s design team was actually working on a look much closer to the CS Concept. In the end of course BMW chose a less sporty and more

The BMW 7-Series That Never Was

Those folks at BMW are such teasers; just a few weeks after they unveiled the first photos of the all-new 2009 7-Series, the Bavarian carmaker released a set of sketches depicting various design propositions for their flagship sedan. These sketches show that BMW’s design team was actually working on a look much closer to the CS Concept. In the end of course BMW chose a less sporty and more

Video: BMW Unveils New 7-Series in a Gigantic Hourglass in Moscow

To mark the launch of the all-new 7 Series, BMW presented its flagship model with a unique installation on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The Bavarian carmaker placed a real-life 2009 7-Series in a gigantic hourglass, which at almost twelve meters high (40 feet), is the largest in the world. The hourglass was filled with thousands of shiny balls that gradually fell down thus revealing BMW’s

Video: BMW Unveils New 7-Series in a Gigantic Hourglass in Moscow

To mark the launch of the all-new 7 Series, BMW presented its flagship model with a unique installation on the Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The Bavarian carmaker placed a real-life 2009 7-Series in a gigantic hourglass, which at almost twelve meters high (40 feet), is the largest in the world. The hourglass was filled with thousands of shiny balls that gradually fell down thus revealing BMW’s

New BMW 7-Series Video: Driving & Static Shots

BMW unveiled the fifth generation of its flagship 7 Series sedan that will be introduced to the public for the first time at the forthcoming Paris Auto Show in October with European sales following shortly (U.S. market debut in spring 2009). With looks partially inspired from the CS Concept, the new 7-Series features a less controversial design than its predecessor and plenty of technical

New BMW 7-Series Video: Driving & Static Shots

BMW unveiled the fifth generation of its flagship 7 Series sedan that will be introduced to the public for the first time at the forthcoming Paris Auto Show in October with European sales following shortly (U.S. market debut in spring 2009). With looks partially inspired from the CS Concept, the new 7-Series features a less controversial design than its predecessor and plenty of technical

2009 BMW 7-Series: High Res Images & Official Details

We’re updating our story on the new BMW 7-Series as we finally got hold of high resolution images and the initial technical details on the Bavarian carmaker’s flagship saloon. From a design standpoint there are few things worth mentioning: the absence of the horrid Bungle booty; the transmission selector has been transferred from the steering column to the center console; the high waistline and

2009 BMW 7-Series: High Res Images & Official Details

We’re updating our story on the new BMW 7-Series as we finally got hold of high resolution images and the initial technical details on the Bavarian carmaker’s flagship saloon. From a design standpoint there are few things worth mentioning: the absence of the horrid Bungle booty; the transmission selector has been transferred from the steering column to the center console; the high waistline and

2009 BMW 7-Series Pictures Leaked!

*Update - Click here for Official High Res Pics and detailsThanks to an anonymous tipster, we know have the first official images of the all-new BMW 7-Series! However, since we don’t have any official technical information whatsoever, we’ll stick to the car’s design. First of all, it’s much better looking than the current 7er, but then again, anything is prettier than that. If you love clichés,

2009 BMW 7-Series Pictures Leaked!

*Update - Click here for Official High Res Pics and detailsThanks to an anonymous tipster, we know have the first official images of the all-new BMW 7-Series! However, since we don’t have any official technical information whatsoever, we’ll stick to the car’s design. First of all, it’s much better looking than the current 7er, but then again, anything is prettier than that. If you love clichés,

BMW 7-Series Teaser Poster Appears at Golf Tournament!

While we’ve seen more spy shots of the new BMW 7-Series that we can remember, this is the first “official” teaser picture of the forthcoming Bavarian luxury sedan. The teaser poster that displays a darkened view of the 2009 7-Series’ front end was seen at a BMW sponsored Golf tournament. BMW’s new flagship model will make its public debut at the Paris Auto Show this fall. Read more about the 2009

BMW 7-Series Teaser Poster Appears at Golf Tournament!

While we’ve seen more spy shots of the new BMW 7-Series that we can remember, this is the first “official” teaser picture of the forthcoming Bavarian luxury sedan. The teaser poster that displays a darkened view of the 2009 7-Series’ front end was seen at a BMW sponsored Golf tournament. BMW’s new flagship model will make its public debut at the Paris Auto Show this fall. Read more about the 2009

Insider: BMW Z4 Concept Coming This Fall, X1 SUV Concept & 7-Series definitely at Paris

It’s going to be busy period for BMW this fall as Carscoop learned from inside sources that the Bavarian automaker will take the wraps off three very important vehicles this year. First up will be the all-new 7-Series luxury sedan and the X1 Concept, both of which will make their premier at the Paris Auto Show in October, followed by a new Z4 Roadster Concept. The X1 Concept will preview a

Insider: BMW Z4 Concept Coming This Fall, X1 SUV Concept & 7-Series definitely at Paris

It’s going to be busy period for BMW this fall as Carscoop learned from inside sources that the Bavarian automaker will take the wraps off three very important vehicles this year. First up will be the all-new 7-Series luxury sedan and the X1 Concept, both of which will make their premier at the Paris Auto Show in October, followed by a new Z4 Roadster Concept. The X1 Concept will preview a

Insider: BMW Z4 Concept Coming This Fall, X1 SUV Concept & 7-Series definitely at Paris

It’s going to be busy period for BMW this fall as Carscoop learned from inside sources that the Bavarian automaker will take the wraps off three very important vehicles this year. First up will be the all-new 7-Series luxury sedan and the X1 Concept, both of which will make their premier at the Paris Auto Show in October, followed by a new Z4 Roadster Concept. The X1 Concept will preview a

2009 BMW 7-Series to be Unveiled on July 7?

The bimmer loving gang at the BMWblog not only got their hands on a series of scoop pictures on the new BMW 7-Series but they also support that the Bavarians will take the wraps off their top-of-the-line sedan on July 7, 2008. What do we think? Well, here at Carscoop we do know for sure that the 7-Series will make its public debut at the Paris Auto Show in October. We also know from our

2009 BMW 7-Series to be Unveiled on July 7?

The bimmer loving gang at the BMWblog not only got their hands on a series of scoop pictures on the new BMW 7-Series but they also support that the Bavarians will take the wraps off their top-of-the-line sedan on July 7, 2008. What do we think? Well, here at Carscoop we do know for sure that the 7-Series will make its public debut at the Paris Auto Show in October. We also know from our