27k-Mile 2001 BMW Z8
Presentation
This 2001 BMW Z8 is one of a reported 319 examples that left the factory in Topaz Blue Metallic. The car is said to have remained with the original owner until the current owner’s 2005 purchase, and they have added approximately 25k of the 27k miles. Power is provided by a 4.9-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission, and it has a Creme and Black Nappa leather interior. It features a color-matched removable hardtop, a black soft top, 18” split-spoke wheels, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable sport seats, a six-disc CD changer, a Harman Kardon sound system, navigation, and air conditioning. This Z8 is offered on dealer consignment by Mohr Imports, a BaT Local Partner, as part of their Monterey Car Week Collection with records, correspondence, literature, a hardtop stand, magazines, memorabilia, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
This 2001 BMW Z8 is one of a reported 319 examples that left the factory in Topaz Blue Metallic. The car is said to have remained with the original owner until the current owner’s 2005 purchase, and they have added approximately 25k of the 27k miles. Power is provided by a 4.9-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission, and it has a Creme and Black Nappa leather interior. It features a color-matched removable hardtop, a black soft top, 18” split-spoke wheels, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable sport seats, a six-disc CD changer, a Harman Kardon sound system, navigation, and air conditioning. This Z8 is offered on dealer consignment by Mohr Imports, a BaT Local Partner, as part of their Monterey Car Week Collection with records, correspondence, literature, a hardtop stand, magazines, memorabilia, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.
The Z8 features bodywork designed by Henrik Fisker with inspiration from the BMW 507 roadster, and the aluminum body panels are mounted over an aluminum spaceframe.
This example is finished in Topaz Blue Metallic (364) and features a color-matched removable hardtop and a black soft top. Additional equipment includes xenon headlights with washers, front fender air extractors with BMW roundels, polished mirror caps, dual exhaust outlets, and neon taillights and turn indicators.
The 18” split-spoke wheels are mounted with Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires. The four-wheel disc brake system is equipped with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), and additional features include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and All-Season Traction (ASC).
Of the 139 Topaz Blue-finished Z8 examples produced, just 37 left the factory with Creme and Black Nappa leather upholstery. Amenities include a six-disc CD changer, navigation, a Harman Kardon sound system, leather-wrapped roll hoops, air conditioning, and cruise control.
The banjo-spoke steering wheel features silver trim within a leather-wrapped rim. Centrally mounted instrumentation includes a 155-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer with an integrated analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 27k miles, approximately 25k of which were added under current ownership.
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dino70089
Aug 4, 2026 · 02:55
@spyderman2 "The car is said to have remained with the original owner until the current owner’s 2005 purchase, and they have added approximately 25k of the 27k miles."
spyderman2
Aug 3, 2026 · 14:54
While not noted in the text, this is a two-owner example; the second owner since 2005, with just over 1700 miles at that time. Consistently driven throughout the ownership and professionally maintained/serviced.
dino70089
Aug 2, 2026 · 09:33
@Dave_Car_Guy That Topaz Blue can do that to you...
Cappy33
Bid
Aug 2, 2026 · 06:30
Bid in the amount of $175,000
Dave_Car_Guy
Aug 1, 2026 · 22:21
@dino70089
And so it is! I didn’t look past the first photo!!
And so it is! I didn’t look past the first photo!!
dino70089
Aug 1, 2026 · 08:14
What's interesting is that although Red and Stratus Grey were produced in lower numbers (291, 196 respectively), Topaz Blue reigns in valuation.
dino70089
Aug 1, 2026 · 05:12
@Dave_Car_Guy But this car is Crema/Black...so only 37 built. I personally prefer the straight up Crema.
boaboyoz
Aug 1, 2026 · 04:28
This Z8 is Topaz Blue Metallic magic. Sensational specimen, seriously cool, super rare, AND the @seller is stellar - GLWTA!
dino70089
Jul 31, 2026 · 21:37
@NicklesVon History would show we're only 1/3 of the way there for this color.
dino70089
Jul 31, 2026 · 20:01
I think general consensus would show that in terms of Z8 exterior color desirability it would be Topaz Blue by a wide margin, followed by either Red or Stratus Grey, then Black and then Silver.
Dave_Car_Guy
Jul 31, 2026 · 10:10
@NicklesVon: Yup, as discussed in prior auctions, the vast majority of Z8s were Silver or Black. Only an estimated 319 in the US are Topaz Blue, of which 138 had the Crema interior. Fantastic combo!
https://www.bmwz8.us/pdf/Z8_colors_list.pdf
https://www.bmwz8.us/pdf/Z8_colors_list.pdf
EndlessMiles
Jul 31, 2026 · 09:26
Be still my heart… unobtanium is unobtanium… sigh. One day.
NicklesVon
Jul 30, 2026 · 13:11
WOW! This could be the best color combo for a Z8 I have seen.... photography is excellent, as is the location. With the second bid of the auction, we are about halfway there, here on day #1... GLWA, but likely will not need any "luck".
Qzinana
Bid
Jul 30, 2026 · 01:40
Bid in the amount of $100,000
socalmugu
Bid
Jul 29, 2026 · 17:16
Bid in the amount of $1,500
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I had an opportunity to get Topaz, but held back as so many of my other toys were blue.
I regret that decision.