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1985 BMW 735i

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 24, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$7,370Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,700, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
BMW 7 Series
Generation
7 Series (1978 to 1986)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBAFH8409F0639723
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

Below the middle half of 7 comparable sales, 16% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,775 to $12,617
Median$9,700
Sales behind it7Likely

From 7 sales of the BMW 7 Series (1978 to 1986) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,775 and $12,617.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 BMW 735iBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2025$9,700
1985 BMW 735iBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2025$7,350
Original-Owner 1985 BMW 735iBring a Trailer, May 31, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2025$15,500
1983 BMW 733iMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$4,500
1983 BMW 745iBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$16,500
1983 BMW 733i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 17, 2025$8,200
Single-Family-Owned 1982 BMW 733iBring a Trailer, June 18, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 18, 2025$9,733

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 24, 2023Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$7,370
Jan. 4, 2024SoldMecumMecum$2,750