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1991 BMW 850i

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$29,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $27,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1991
Make and model
BMW 8 Series (E31)
Generation
8 Series (E31) (1991 to 1997)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBAEG1316MCB42174
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 124 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$18,975 to $42,250
Median$26,250
Sales behind it124Likely

From 124 sales of the BMW 8 Series (E31) (1991 to 1997) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,975 and $42,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Modified 1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$25,250
1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$36,999
1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$41,058
Modified 1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 5, 2026$26,500
Modified 1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2026$34,567
1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 17, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 17, 2026$44,500
1991 BMW 850iCars & Bids, Sept. 5, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 5, 2025$33,700
1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 24, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2025$42,000