Driving The First Ever BMW 7-Series - The E23!

The BMW 7-Series is now the pinnacle of tech and luxury for the BMW brand, but the brand also arrived quite late to the luxury scene. But despite that, the E23 offered impressive technology and a driving experience that engaged the driver while keeping occupants comfortable.
We recently drove a beautifully restored E23 from 1982. Yes we know there are higher spec E23's in the market than the one you see here, but this car is a true labour of love.
Check out what it takes to restore a E23, and revel in the beauty of a car from a bygone era.
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[@evertderuiter9300]

I love that car. My dad had a white 728i manual. It made every journey an experience.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

What a beautiful classic 7 series. I remember these from Beverly Hills Cop and Marked for Death movie as a 745i.

[@christianbarboza1074]

Cool car!

[@PrimeV88]

From my personal experience, I would say the W126 was more comfortable, had better build quality and felt like a true luxury barge. It was just more refined. The E23 on the other hand had more electronics compared to the W126. The trim materials used felt a grade lower compared to the W126. However it was a drivers car. The car was meant to be driven by yourself and it does put a smile on your face. The W126 offered a quiet, magic carpet ride which was meant to be enjoyed sitting at the back while being chauffeured. Both were just different animals.

[@dipakmadhavan856]

Indeed. Always wanted a W116 to complement this one.

[@owenb1t5014]

The w126 wasn’t all that quiet on in the inside!! Build quality yes but only a 4 speed auto meant that in the 3L Petrol engine was revving at 3000 RPM at only 60mph ?? ….this also meant they were thirsty machines!! The W126 is a very elegant looking car from all angles with fantastic build quality but it’s not a car you’d travel large distances in nowadays…. It’s quite tiring!

[@PrimeV88]

@@owenb1t5014the E23 came with a 3 speed and later with a 4 speed automatic transmission. So they were also high revving. Overall the w126 were quieter because they were just better made and had better sound insulation.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

I have an 83 E23 735iA which I have owned for 30 years. It's in storage at the moment. They are a fantastic car in many ways. This car is unusual as it has the older shark nose with the revised dash and much of the trim. BMW used to bring out revisions throught the model life.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

According to BABVVO and TEBBVO laws sadly soon all gas cars will be illegal in EU and USA!

[@3000FAst]

Nice vid. what an elegant classy car.

[@ralphhargesheimer1230]

Very nice rebuilding of the car, great job, nice car. 👍

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam6706]

Beautiful model....kudos to the collector's taste

[@JimmyVIP619]

My dream ❤

[@margeharrison7638]

great video, with great guys. that colour is sweet! i have a euro e24, and would love to add a euro e23 to my collection!

[@PistonMalaysia]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@kavbhamra4750]

You can still buy the bonnet insulation Etc which is missing from her

[@jh6273]

Good Video - you said E33 at start not E23

[@tymobyrne4451]

Nice car, i have a 1984 325e, i love the fact it ) doesnt ( have antilock brakes or airbags....carry on!

[@eluneshieh8763]

i just bought an e23 manual 735i few month ago in johor, but still repairing , parts is quite hard to find in malaysia. even some "old bmw" repair workshop dont take my car to repair due to "parts is very hard to find or need to queue for 1-2 year" lol i think they just dont want to repair old car, lots of work there 🤣

[@BecauseRacecarOfficial]

Would love to know more details about the upgraded aircon… We’ve got a Series One 733i 😁😉👌🏼

[@dipakmadhavan856]

Hi. We gutted out old system, and installed a new universal all-in-one unit (kinda like the ones you find on old taxis) behind the dash, with fresh ducting to the stock vents, as well as the stock switches. It's held up well 10 years on, and is much stronger than the original setup (global warming wasn't a thing back then).

[@user-og6jd8qi4e]

Nice E23

[@angelisone]

Anyone knows where I can buy & price Camshaft & Center Grills (6:10) for 1986 BMW 735i (E23)?

[@CrystalClearWith8BE]

I didn't know that the BMW 7 Series E23 was sold in Malaysia (That's not true. BMW wasn't sold in Malaysia until 2003). I'm from the Philippines, but they don't sell that in my country because BMW, including that model, doesn't meet vehicle standards in the Philippines in that time (neother did the E32) until BMW began sales in the Philippines in the '90s followed by Audi. Correct me if I'm wrong. Also, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 is way better than the BMW 7 Series E23 as it became the flagship luxury sedan in the 1980s.

[@rustysickle2528]

wa boleh! e23 735i mit schaltgetreibe!

[@user-yv4fx9wt6j]

Умение ЕС кузов без гилиной без мотор

[@chrishauser5180]

The background music playing over the conversation makes the video unwatchable

[@PistonMalaysia]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

According to BABVVO and TEBBVO laws sadly soon all gas cars will be illegal in EU and USA!