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The E38 L7 V12 That Time Forgot—Ultra-Rare BMW Finally Surfaces Stateside
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by Steven Paul· via BMWBLOG · Jan 8, 2026

The E38 L7 V12 That Time Forgot—Ultra-Rare BMW Finally Surfaces Stateside

"The E38 L7 is what happens when a manufacturer has zero interest in volume and infinite interest in craftsmanship. Values are starting to move."

— Revvly Take

BMW built exactly what the ultra-wealthy demanded when they demanded it: the E38 L7, a hand-assembled V12 sedan that never made it to most markets. This particular example—ultra-low mileage, full history—is the kind of machine that reminds you BMW was still willing to build something pointless and perfect.

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Steven Paul

BMWBLOG · Jan 8

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