A one-off BMW i8 sold for a record $825k at Concours d'elegance

"AM3R" (AM3R)
08/17/2014 at 03:07 • Filed to: BMW

That's about 6 times its MSRP. The proceeds will go towards helping youth programs in Monterey county. This i8 was presented by Jay Leno and Ludwig Willisch. What makes this i8 so different?

The words Concours d'elegance are laser etched into the interior. The car is painted in a special frozen gray, with a beautiful Dalbergia brown leather interior. The leather is tanned using the extract from plants. BMW i blue contrast stitching brings the interior together while being used in other trim pieces.

DISCUSSION (94)

CRider > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 03:12

How wonderful, the Monterey Junior Yacht Club definitely needs the extra cash to update it's fleet of Heesens.

AM3R > CRider
08/17/2014 at 03:14

My thoughts exactly..

Apparently it's going to help programs of the arts, environmental science, art, athletics, and basically everything else rich kids do.

CRider > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 03:25

You just know a guy named Ludwig Willisch is loaded.

Brian Silvestro > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 06:42

That's fucking insane.

LongbowMkII > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 08:49

Its rather nice looking. like a future car from 2015 or something.

wait...

Carlitos the Fünfer > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 08:54

That color is just perfect.

ryanturner103 > CRider
08/17/2014 at 09:14

You just know a guy named Jay Leno is covered in denim.

Jeeper1 > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 09:15

crack pipe

ZabiakFero > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 09:21

Picture of described interior might be considered helpful

The Transporter > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 09:26

About a year ago I acquired (through completely legal means) a pair of limited edition Nike Air Jordans for free. Now, I don't give a shit about shoes and I definitely didn't know anything about limited edition Air Jordans at the time. Needless to say, you can imagine the pleasant shock I received when I found out how much they were. The original MSRP was about $125, but because they were no longer in production they were going on eBay for 2 to 3 times that much. Before I sold them I tried them on and while I found that they were pretty decent shoes, they weren't that good. Still, when I put it on eBay at a buy now price of $250 and within minutes ( MINUTES!!! ) someone bought them.

Why do I mention this? Because this is proof that if you put the right name on anything you can get stupid people to spend insane amounts of money to buy it.

Deez > CRider
08/17/2014 at 09:28

You two clowns obviously know nothing about the Monterey area, go drown in your own negativity by yourselves, maybe you can blow each other as you rot.

The Transporter > CRider
08/17/2014 at 09:41

Don't hate, the ghettos of Monterey County put the mean streets of Monte Carlo to shame.

Baskingshark > The Transporter
08/17/2014 at 09:57

Have you ever been to the east side of Salinas?

The Transporter > Baskingshark
08/17/2014 at 09:59

Yes. The golf course there is really sub-par.

Baskingshark > The Transporter
08/17/2014 at 10:03

Obviously not because Salinas Fairways is an excellent muni course especially since the renovation.

Justin T. Westbrook > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 10:05

I thought (hoped) Leno had dropped a V10 in it. A little underwhelmed to say the least.

WSHuff > CRider
08/17/2014 at 10:12

You're right. You almost never hear anybody say, "Hey, which trailer does Ludwig Willisch live in?"

The Transporter > Baskingshark
08/17/2014 at 10:13

But it's open to the public. How are you supposed to keep the middle class riff raff out if you just open it up to anyone?

WSHuff > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 10:15

You know, rather than spend 6 times MSRP on one, I'd prefer to spend a little extra and buy one for each day of the week. Or I would, if I could get at least one of them in red. Oh well.

DiscoTReK > CRider
08/17/2014 at 10:19

Cousin of Bruce Willisch

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > CRider
08/17/2014 at 10:24

Troubled youth. As long as you say troubled youth, everything is ok.

If we don't give them money for coke, who knows what they'll do to go out and earn it.

Sn210 > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 10:25

Damn, I left about 5 cars before this one went on the block. That white McLaren F1 had bids up to $10,750,000 and DIDNT sell

kaheff (L20E) > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 10:32

it really is a beautiful car. Only thing that disturbs me is the blue splash of colour around the kidneys.

PatBateman > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 10:53

Don't respond like a plebeian peasant. Rusto complained the other day about the price of used 458s. He's now on probation within our "The Extraordinary Gentlemen of OppoLock" club.

Use his case as a warning.

Joshua J. Roach > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 10:53

Start working at home with Google! It's by-far the best job I've had. Last Wednesday I got a brand new BMW since getting a check for $6474 this - 4 weeks past. I began this 8-months ago and immediately was bringing home at least $77 per hour. I work through this link, go to tech tab for work detail

www.jobs700.com

Twonius > CRider
08/17/2014 at 11:01

No necessarily. Assuming they haven't all been pushed somewhere else due to cost of living (like Aspen) these places tend to have a pretty sizable population of workers in the service industries just scraping by.

WindyCityGuy > CRider
08/17/2014 at 11:02

I know when you picture Monterey County, you picture ocean-front mansions, rich kids having bonfires on white sand beaches, and people sipping bubbly before regattas, but a vast majority of that (everything not along the coast) county isn't very fancy at all. After driving through some of the more run-down, rural, out of the way parts (admittedly while on my way to Monterey/Pacific Grove), I wasn't surprised at all when I read that the median family income for Monterey County is under $50k.

I love you but I've chosen hooning! > The Transporter
08/17/2014 at 11:08

Not a sneaker head, but I collect sunglasses. I think it's unfair to call people "stupid" for spending money on something they enjoy. I'm pretty sure you also spent money on something that had a price beyond it's intrinsic value (capital, labor, material etc.).

Any case, your sneaker story reminded me of something: i was huntingna specific pair of persol sunglasses for a long time. Found them on ebay, participated in the bidding and left when the price hit €300. Eventually the glasses were sold for €430. A week later, I found the exact same model on ebay with the difference that the seller didnt indicate in the model number. I bought the glasses for €30.

Brian Silvestro > PatBateman
08/17/2014 at 11:09

I call them the "Elite Four" of Oppositelock.

Guess the other 3!

Skillbilly > CRider
08/17/2014 at 11:11

Monterey COUNTY is where the money goes. Monterey County is not all supercars and beaches. They also have the highest murder rate per capita of any county in California, a large gang problem and rampant poverty.

Themoreyouknow.jpg

Have Jeep, will travel. > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:19

Someone just got a car and their tax writedown. Ahhh the 1%.

Have Jeep, will travel. > CRider
08/17/2014 at 11:19

exactly.

heliochrome85 > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:22

And how much did the first Hellcat sell for? First Viper? First C7 Stingray? All were sold at auctions similar to this and brought equally ridiculous price. The price reflects a charitable donation and is therefore tax deductible.

AM3R > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 11:22

That's too suspenseful, I NEED to know who the other members are.

thebighaze > I love you but I've chosen hooning!
08/17/2014 at 11:23

i just blue myself

AM3R > Sn210
08/17/2014 at 11:23

That's insane! I don't blame you, I probably wouldn't have stuck around for an i8 either, even though I love them.

AM3R > ZabiakFero
08/17/2014 at 11:24

I couldn't find any good ones.

AM3R > kaheff (L20E)
08/17/2014 at 11:26

That's usually chrome on most BMW models, and I'm assuming people will be swapping them out for gloss black pretty frequently. That's usually the first mod for a BMW owner.

Skillbilly > The Transporter
08/17/2014 at 11:27

I can think of a few neighborhoods that you likely wouldn't want to drive through let alone walk through. I mean *I* don't have a problem with it, (live there, know it) but your average Jalopnik reader would soil his skivvies and high tail it the fuck out of there.

Here's a pro-tip

If they ask you "Where you from" they don't want to hear about your local eateries and shopping. The only correct answer to this is "I don't gangbang."

Brian Silvestro > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:28

Well, there's macanamera.

He has a CLS63 and a 911.

Then there's, of course, Battery Tender Unnecessary.

He has the SLS, E30 M3, AE86, and Fiesta ST. And I think something else.

And last, and definitely not least, is CAcoalminer.

He as an MP4-12C, and 2 Ford GTs. And his wife has a Tesla. These are just the cars that I know of.

AM3R > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 11:30

We must protect them at all costs.

#taskforce

Skillbilly > Baskingshark
08/17/2014 at 11:31

I was gonna make a joke about the Salinas muni-airport course, beat me to it.

Another note, these clowns have no idea about Salinas. (Or Castroville, or Watsonville, or Santa Cruz)

kaheff (L20E) > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:33

I'm just wondering whether you could get a new i8 from BMW with a chrome kidney. The i8 looks mean in black/black - but this blue "Eco-kidney" or whatever it's meant to be doesn't really fit the look.

For reference: http://wikigag.com/wp-content/upl…

Edit: Nevermind. Just played around on BMWs website. You can get a grey (?) kidney if you choose certain exterior colours (grey/grey for example; not black/black though).

Brian Silvestro > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:33

The formation of the OEFPTF (Oppositelock Elite Four Protection Task Force) starts here.

Evergreener > The Transporter
08/17/2014 at 11:33

I wouldn't say the guy who bough them was stupid... He got a bargain and probably resold them for a healthy profit.

BATC42 > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 11:35

Battery Tender Unnecessary also has (well not yet) an i8.

Brian Silvestro > BATC42
08/17/2014 at 11:36

Oh yeah. I keep forgetting.

AM3R > kaheff (L20E)
08/17/2014 at 11:40

Think I found what you want, look at the car on the far left.

Edit: damn, can't post images. It's a black i8 with chrome kidneys.

Baskingshark > Skillbilly
08/17/2014 at 11:41

I'm playing there this afternoon, $26 can't beat it around here. I have not played it since the $3mil renovation but my friends in the golf industry say the greens are the best around for the public courses in the area that are not $150+ to play

CCmells > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:43

Please fix that "it's" in the first sentence.

The Transporter > I love you but I've chosen hooning!
08/17/2014 at 11:48

I.e. my car. But the difference is that I actually use my car. Sneaker dudes buy these shoes and keep them in the box like Star Wars action figures, lest wearing them decreases their value. If you wear those sunglasses, then go with God. Lord knows that a good pair of sunglasses makes all the difference in the world (I wear prescription lenses so all of my sunglasses are, by default, expensive as hell). But spending copious amounts of money on something you purposely never use that was designed to be used is the definition of stupid.

kaheff (L20E) > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:52

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachm… found this chart myself ;)

http://www.bmw-sg.com/news/wp-conten… Look at it! It's the (mean) future!

AM3R > CCmells
08/17/2014 at 11:52

I don't know what you're talking about ;)

Falken12 > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 11:55

You make them sound like Boss Characters from an Oppositelock racing game if there ever is one.

*reminices about NFS: Most Wanted and Tokyo Xtreme Racer games*

Brian Silvestro > Falken12
08/17/2014 at 11:56

They are the elite ones of this magical place!

CCmells > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 11:58

I know I am a nag, but its (ha!) the first sentence. Sorry. Slippery slope.

Falken12 > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 11:59

My CR-V bows to them.

Sn210 > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 12:02

They've been everywhere. I've seen one on the road and one in a parking lot (might have been the same I guess) and then one at the Legends of the Autobahn show. I got to sit in that one!

AM3R > CCmells
08/17/2014 at 12:02

No worries, that's what happens when I write something at 3 am.

AM3R > Sn210
08/17/2014 at 12:04

They actually delivered a bunch of them to the owners at the BMW tent! I'd post a picture, but you know..

I love you but I've chosen hooning! > The Transporter
08/17/2014 at 12:32

In principle I agree, just that I refrain from calling people stupid for the things they do (when it comes to collecting items etc.). Regarding my sunglasses, I have around 25 pairs. Some I wear daily, others seldomly and then there are some that I wear only on very special occasions (e.g. the aforementioned Persol sunglasses). I have some that don't really fit me that well, but in general I like their design and the story behind them.

Audistein > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 12:39

A CLS 63 and a 911 is all it takes to join? May I take part in this club?

Battery Tender Unnecessary > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 12:42

E39 M5...but who's counting :). On topic, I'll be getting mine for a LOT less (sticker). And hopefully no big event, I just want to show up, pay, and start enjoying the car.

Joshua J. Roach > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 12:48

———————————> http://www.jobs700.com

fintail > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 12:51

The money flows from bootstrappers to bootstrappers, so it's all good.

Seeing the potential value of the M1 these days might not make this totally insane, as it is kind of the 21st century iteration - just gotta hold for 35 years.

Brian Silvestro > Battery Tender Unnecessary
08/17/2014 at 13:14

Ah, I knew you still had something! For some reason, I thought you sold it.

danaheryvu > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 13:25

last pay check was $9500 working 12 hours a week online. My neighbour's sister has been averaging 15k for months now and she works about 20 hours a week. I can't believe how easy it was once I tried it out.

This is what I do,,,,,,,,,,

www.netpay70.com

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > PatBateman
08/17/2014 at 13:53

That would explain where he went.

I hope you guys didn't just see me let slip that I couldn't afford the MC12 Corsa for sale.

Shit....

ononeathome > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 14:11

After you read the answer to this question: "What makes this i8 so different?" you find the answer is nothing. You also really understand how arrogant rich people are. If you asked the same person to donate $700K ($825k - The normal price of the car) they would tell you to fuck off.

ononeathome > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 14:12

Best car out of all of them in that list. The Fiesta ST.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > BATC42
08/17/2014 at 14:17

In transit to Bremerhaven to be loaded on a ship.

PatBateman > Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment
08/17/2014 at 15:09

Careful...

PatBateman > Battery Tender Unnecessary
08/17/2014 at 15:11

Is it wrong that I like the fact that you're actually tracking your car in transit?

redfony > PatBateman
08/17/2014 at 16:49

That's fukcing insane!

No Prius Needed > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 18:01

Ah em. You are forgetting me.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > PatBateman
08/17/2014 at 18:27

super excited about it. Dealer is going to give me the boat name to watch the maritime tracker. Two boats leaving in the next week or so. One on the 23rd, one on the 25th. Arriving in Baltimore on Sept 3rd or 5th. Then a three hour truck ride to the dealer.

Tyrnah > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 18:43

I don't have a single problem with this simply because the proceeds go to a very good cause. If this just went to another person, I would be "ech" about the whole thing.

Vracktal > The Transporter
08/17/2014 at 18:52

To be fair, people do that exact thing with cars, comic books, ornaments, art, pretty much everything.

Brian Silvestro > No Prius Needed
08/17/2014 at 18:52

Judging by your avatar, you're right.

No Prius Needed > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 18:54

I am glad to see someone who finally understands that the 2003 Lexus Es300's value is about to go to Ferrari GTO levels.

Brian Silvestro > No Prius Needed
08/17/2014 at 18:55

Well clearly.

PatBateman > Battery Tender Unnecessary
08/17/2014 at 19:01

I'm excited for you. It's not every day you order a game-changing car and become one if the first people in the world to own one.

RichardRJames2 > AM3R
08/17/2014 at 19:03

This is what I do,,,,,,,,,,

www.netpay70.com

The Transporter > Vracktal
08/17/2014 at 20:28

That doesn't make it any less stupid. I can't fathom the logic (other than making that sweet, sweet money) of buying a comic book and never taking it out of the bag to keep its value up. I know that these people claim to do it because they love comic books, but they only buy them because of how much somebody else will value it in the future. How can they claim to love something that they treat like a stock option or oil futures?

The same thing goes for all those car auction shows. Yes the cars are pretty to look at, but always in the back of my mind I know that the bidding audience is filled with little Wayne Carinis who view those cars as nothing more than rolling six to seven figure Pokemon cards. I just find the whole act of buying something for the intention of sitting on it until the value goes up to be deplorable. It's not an honest way to make money.

Alex Murel > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 21:58

I've got a Buick Regal, how far do I have to go until it's the Elite 5?

Brian Silvestro > Alex Murel
08/17/2014 at 22:00

You're only a Lambo away!

Alex Murel > Brian Silvestro
08/17/2014 at 22:16

Shoot, I was looking at an AMG next... My Ducati is made by a company owned by Audi, which is owned by VAG, which also owns Lamborghini so..... same thing, right?

Brian Silvestro > Alex Murel
08/17/2014 at 22:17

YES. Exactly the same.

RazorGP > Brian Silvestro
08/18/2014 at 03:31

It was a charity donation under the guise of an auction. You get overly rich people penis wagging about who can give more and end with record auction prices that make some people think that their rusted "classic" sitting on their farm yard with rust eaten panes making it look like it has a sunroof worth what they just saw.

pyramidofgreatness > AM3R
08/18/2014 at 10:30

Wait, so who bought it? Why didn't Jay buy it? He loves getting early-serial number vehicles....

BATC42 > Battery Tender Unnecessary
08/18/2014 at 11:18

So in a few weeks it will be yours then?

Battery Tender Unnecessary > BATC42
08/18/2014 at 11:19

Yeah, middle of Sept probably.

AM3R > pyramidofgreatness
08/18/2014 at 12:25

Just some rich guy. Jay was auctioning it off.

pyramidofgreatness > AM3R
08/19/2014 at 13:14

ahh okay.