This 1983 BMW 745i is a turbocharged six cylinder, Euro-delivery model federalized by notable SoCal BeeEm tuning shop Dietel Enterprises, also a highly acclaimed conversion shop and Alpina distributor. The subject of a four year old rolling restoration, the car has very nice cosmetics and mechanicals are claimed to be equally sorted. Running a rebuilt motor, transmission and brakes, the car retains factory original paint and has spent all of its time in the US as a California car. These high-performance, M106-powered cars are now quite rare in any condition, the seller describing this one as turn-key and ready to drive.

Unlike many less carefully imported cars, this one has no cheap aftermarket trailer lights on its flanks for compliance with USDOT lighting regulations, Dietel instead neatly integrating everything into the rear bumper’s sides. Wheels are OZ-made Hartge three-piece items measuring 17” x 8.5” in front and an inch wider in the rear, all four of which are wrapped with new tires (235/40-17 and 255/40-17 front and rear, respectively).

Sheet metal looks very straight and impressively kept paint is said to be all factory-applied, while slim home market bumpers and staggered headlights offer a much more cohesive look than on cars originally built for US export.

Scheel-Mann seats and a Nakamichi sound system are high-quality, period-correct upgrades, M tricolor stitching has been added to the steering wheel’s leather rim, and the recently replaced dash is in excellent condition with no cracks, warping or discoloration. Wood is similarly well-preserved, as are carpets, door cards, headliner and upholstery. All lights, switches and electrical accessories work as designed, including the diagnostics computer.

Good for 252 HP straight from the factory, this car’s M106 benefits from a recent full tear-down and re-seal as well as a rebuilt turbo. Water pump, belts and hoses are new, while the starter and alternator have just been rebuilt. Brake calipers have also been refurbished and run new stainless steel lines. A 2:93:1 LSD helps put power down, and ST adjustable link sway bars offer flatter, customizable handling. Rebuilt by 745i specialist Vern Okbaok, the 4-speed automatic shifts smoothly and runs custom, upgraded valving.