A BMW supercar with ’90s-style luxury that was once owned by Michael Jordan is being offered for a “tantalizingly affordable” price.
The sleek motor was purchased by the basketball icon in 1991 from an Illinois dealer, the state of his fame as a Chicago Bulls player. Since then, it has barely accumulated 30,000 miles.
This BMW, previously owned by Michael Jordan, has gone up for sale
The basketball legend picked it up in 1991 while playing for the Chicago BullsCredit: Reuters
It was purchased by the present owner in 1995, and despite extremely limited use, the service history indicates that it is in excellent condition.
Many other options are included, such as cruise control, dual-zone climate control, and an electric sunroof—all of which were considered the pinnacles of luxury in the early 1990s.
Complete and accurate records, authenticated by the great man’s signature, are all present.
The listing informs us that the front bumpers and bonnet of the 1991 850i model, which has Mauritius Blue Metallic paintwork, have been touched up.
Even the unique number plate, which reads M AIR J, alludes to the basketball shoe brand known as Air Jordans, which is manufactured by the legendary athlete in partnership with Nike.
Light Parchment cream leather trims the interior, and the carpets match.
A CD changer, stereo with cassette player, and a steering column that may be adjusted are extras.
The advertisement does caution that the air conditioner does not have a chilly blower.
Moreover, the 5-liter V12 engine beneath the hood had 296 horsepower when it was brand-new, despite an electronic speed limit of 156 mph.
People on social media were enthralled with the dark blue automobile.
The current bid of £20,215 was described as “tantalizingly cheap” for a car with such a history by one, and the “last great BMW” by another.
In the wake of a Mercedes he also owned in the 1990s being sold only months ago, a third person complimented Jordan on his “amazing car taste”.
The deadline for the auction is January 8.
It comes after horrifying images of a car that had been completely destroyed by “cannibals” surfaced, and the culprit was apprehended after making an awkward mistake.
The 850i was the height of luxury in 1991
The current owned acquired it in 1995 and it has only racked up 30,000 miles across the years
It is currently available for a ‘tantalizingly cheap’ £20,215