One of my favorite BMWs, the 8... IMO, an ageless classic inside and out. I occasionally try to track one down here in the States (but not easy to find a minter with a manual). Enjoy every mile and envious glance.
looks ace- alway liked these- i sat in oe when it was new in the show room (as i remember it may have been this colur) and remember my dad who was gettinga 3 series at the time telling me not to break anything as they cost so much!!
Dad borrowed one as a potential company car swap for his 740, loved it. Early ones had a few electrical gremlins iirc, you've definitely got the right year / engine.