SPOTLIGHT: Denis Goleszny’s BMW E23 735i

The BMW 7-series has always been at the forefront of luxury German motoring.

It has a simple, awesome recipe: take a super-smooth (and often powerful) engine, have it power a behemoth of a car that is absolutely crammed with technology, then make sure it has the all the comfort of a La-Z-Boy recliner, just with a steering wheel attached.

What’s not to love?

It’s been 41-years since the first 7-series rolled off the production line and, while the ethos has remained the same during this time, it’s safe to say that cars were a little bit different back then. As we look at Denis Goleszny’s E23 735i (pictured here), we don’t think that’s a bad thing!

Don’t be fooled by its now retro appearance; the E23 7-series introduced the world to heated seats, reclining rear seats, power windows, and other in-car technology. These are things that we take for granted now (and are often still optional extras), so they must’ve felt completely alien back in the 70s. There was even a turbocharged 745i version with 250bhp, perfect for riding the Autobahn at 130mph, with maximum comfort.

Denis’s E23 is packed full of special touches, but the most obvious is its killer stance.

Utilising Air Lift Performance’s 3H air management system, the BMW’s ride remains silky smooth – even when hugging the ground – thanks to our 3H height sensors, which constantly monitor and adapt the ride height and pressure on the move. What’s more, Denis can quickly and easily raise the E23’s ride height right from his center console, at the touch of a button, to clear even the biggest road obstacles.