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1991 BMW 850i

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 30, 2022, offered with no reserve.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1991
Make and model
BMW 8 Series (E31)
Generation
8 Series (E31) (1991 to 1997)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBAEG1318MCB42127
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 125 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$19,000 to $42,000
Median$26,500
Sales behind it125Likely

From 125 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 $19,000 and $42,000.

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 850iMecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$27,000
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

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 30, 2022Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$22,000
Sept. 2, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$41,058