Favorite Z8 Collectable?

**EDEZ8** · September 3rd 2011, 14:28

In addition to THE BOOK is there a "must have" Z8 collectable to complement this BMW? I've read about the Kyosho diecast model car (check), the sales brochure (check that box too) as well as the Fisker lithographs, prelaunch press kit, Z8 dealership flag, BMW Classic certificate, and other goodies.

Z8Mania · September 3rd 2011, 16:03

The Z8 itself!

**macfly** · September 3rd 2011, 16:28

My favorite which isn't an official bit is the crystal block with the Z8 lasered into it. It was something we did as a group buy right back in the early days, and when I tried to order a second batch the manufacturer in Germany had vanished.

The one I like best on the car is my Oregon trip badge.

The next two 'must haves' will be the book that Ian, Jurgen and I want to do, it'll feature all the best pix and stories from the site, and the other is just a possibility, but it is something very special from the Z8 Club depending on the outcome of the decisions taken at this years AGM.

Z8Mania · September 4th 2011, 00:41

I really like that one too!!!!

**Norcal** · September 4th 2011, 01:56

The owners!

**EDEZ8** · September 4th 2011, 15:04

Originally Posted by macfly

My favorite which isn't an official bit is the crystal block with the Z8 lasered into it. It was something we did as a group buy right back in the early days, and when I tried to order a second batch the manufacturer in Germany had vanished.

The one I like best on the car is my Oregon trip badge.

The next two 'must haves' will be the book that Ian, Jurgen and I want to do, it'll feature all the best pix and stories from the site, and the other is just a possibility, but it is something very special from the Z8 Club depending on the outcome of the decisions taken at this years AGM.

Your list of current favorite collectables suggest this status was achieved through the great memories these items invoke. Thank you for sharing.

There is so much that could be done with a book on the Z8 ownership experience based on this site. One of my favorite recent readings was "Dinan 461 BHP upgrade & frame alteration issues" because of the technical aspects, reactions to information on potential frame damage and in the end, Dinan's commitment to "Do the right thing" with its customers. Same storyline applies to the strut tower distortion and the 12 month development of the performance package by BMW. Fold in the economic, and social changes of the last 15 years as a subplots...

In other words, count me in as buyer of the book when complete as well as the book signing tour

Z8Mania · September 5th 2011, 13:35

Great post and great idea. We should consider doing something like that.

**Lisa** · September 7th 2011, 04:26

The memories of the trips

. And the associated photos!

**ZMates** · September 7th 2011, 18:53

I'm dying to get ahold of the Z8 club luggage kit. If one becomes available I'm first in line.

What's the BMW Classic certificate?

Z8Mania · September 7th 2011, 20:09

I would also like to get the luggage set- Im second

The certificate, I think thats the mobile tradition certificate. Ill post up a picture shortly.

Z8Mania · September 8th 2011, 01:45

Here it is... I think its a great addition to the collection.

**EDEZ8** · September 8th 2011, 02:00

Thank you Jerry for the photo of your Certificate. The link for ordering is provided below.

http://www.bmw-classic.com/2/webmill.php?id=630867

Z8Mania · September 8th 2011, 02:24

Sadly you won't get BMW MT anymore.

**CastIron** · September 8th 2011, 03:52

I got a beautiful Z8 Xmas ornament from BMW in the early days. The porcelain sphere is decorated with Z8 motifs in blue and light blue. My kids love it. I also got a commemorative Z8 rectangular platter with similar designs

**ron's rocket** · September 8th 2011, 13:45

I've got the book, ect...but no certificate. Is it still available from BMW NA?

**///M Blitz** · September 8th 2011, 14:05

I also got the Z8 ornament; its a really nice piece; its always front-center on our Xmas tree. There was also a Z8 winter diorama that we saw at the museum shop when we picked up the Z8 and brought back with us.

The certificate is available from BMW on all their cars, not just the Z8. I have it for my M6 and M3.

**EDEZ8** · November 28th 2012, 03:44

Originally Posted by CastIron

I got a beautiful Z8 Xmas ornament from BMW in the early days. The porcelain sphere is decorated with Z8 motifs in blue and light blue. My kids love it. I also got a commemorative Z8 rectangular platter with similar designs

With the holidays fast approaching, here's a picture of the Christmas Ornament I was able to locate on eBay. Of all collectables I've purchased, this one is still my favorite.
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**Z-acht** · November 30th 2012, 14:31

That is very nice Ed!

**EDEZ8** · December 1st 2012, 01:58

Originally Posted by Z-acht

That is very nice Ed!

Thank you Ton. I was lucky to find the ornament. I also have a couple of Kyoho red/black die cast models, with one autographed by Fisker. I found two black/red Z8 models by Hot Wheels and by AutoArt. The detail on the AutoArt Z8 to my eye is the best. I have the US and EU sales brochures as well as a US flyer on the Z8. Fun stuff!

**Z-acht** · December 1st 2012, 10:33

Originally Posted by EDEZ8

Thank you Ton. I was lucky to find the ornament. I also have a couple of Kyoho red/black die cast models, with one autographed by Fisker.

Wow that is very special! Lock it away! I got this week the glicee print from Car Art of the black/red car

It is signed by Fisker. I love it....it is our car although it is probably a watercolor of the Z07

Only the real water color is available now for a very reduced price. He also has some other nice glicee prints of the well known sketches of the car

I found two black/red Z8 models by Hot Wheels and by AutoArt. The detail on the AutoArt Z8 to my eye is the best.

I agree with you that the AutoArt is very well detailed, parts are sculpted finer than Kyosho. On the other hand I have a 1:12 Kyosho with astonishing details. A very rare model which I have seen been sold 3 times in the past 6 months. It is funny that our black/red car with only 324 1:1 cars has so many model versions. I have a line up from 1:87 to 1:12

I have the US and EU sales brochures as well as a US flyer on the Z8. Fun stuff!

Sure! as a new owner I had to catch up with about 11 years of ownership in which longtime owners collected all kinds of Z8 automobilia ....so I bought quite a lot lately

**EDEZ8** · December 1st 2012, 13:02

I've been seeking the 1:12 scale model of the Kyosho Black/Red Z8, and just missed out on one earlier this year. So the search continues, which for me is part of the fun. Congratulations on the print, which is just stunning. I have room designated at my home as a future "man cave" a US term for a guy to put up a big screen TV, keep a portable refrigerator stocked with beer and walls to hang stuff up. My plan is to display Z8 collectibles in this room.

**zilver8** · December 1st 2012, 13:51

Originally Posted by Z-acht

I got this week the glicee print from Car Art of the black/red car

That is beautiful!

I found this many years ago on ebay. It even has a BMW part number! The level of detail for a 1/87 scale model is quite good. The car is only 2 inches long!!!

**Z-acht** · December 1st 2012, 15:31

Originally Posted by EDEZ8

I've been seeking the 1:12 scale model of the Kyosho Black/Red Z8, and just missed out on one earlier this year.

I will keep a look out in Europe

So the search continues, which for me is part of the fun. Congratulations on the print, which is just stunning. I have room designated at my home as a future "man cave" a US term for a guy to put up a big screen TV, keep a portable refrigerator stocked with beer and walls to hang stuff up. My plan is to display Z8 collectibles in this room.

True, my search became a hunt

I got a german press CD with wonderful pictures and this print I made for my cave

**Z-acht** · December 1st 2012, 15:32

Originally Posted by zilver8

That is beautiful!

I found this many years ago on ebay. It even has a BMW part number! The level of detail for a 1/87 scale model is quite good. The car is only 2 inches long!!!

Really very nice: I think it as a Herpa. I repainted one of these in the colors of my car.

**2112** · December 3rd 2012, 00:00

Originally Posted by Z-acht

True, my search became a hunt

I got a german press CD with wonderful pictures and this print I made for my cave

That print is really cool, Have you thought of making some high end copies available for purchase?
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Z8Mania · December 3rd 2012, 00:05

You cant sell those as it would be copyright infringement- or at least I think it would be. I printed up a ton of those shots and printed them out on a good printer and had them framed and they now adorn my garage.

**2112** · December 3rd 2012, 00:32

Sounds like I need to find the CD.

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**macfly** · December 3rd 2012, 00:50

I have everything here, I can Dropbox you any of the original Press images, just click on the HISTORY tab over to the left.

**2112** · December 3rd 2012, 02:47

10-4

Thanks!

Wait, You mean the History forum itself?
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**macfly** · December 3rd 2012, 03:17

http://www.bmwz8.us/history.php

**2112** · December 3rd 2012, 03:30

Ah, Thank you. I had not looked at those in a while and forgot the cutaway picture was in there.
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**mk31755** · July 24th 2021, 14:18

what does the BMW Z8 dealership flag look like? Can you post a picture? Thank you

**boomster** · July 24th 2021, 22:54

I have this one, don't know if there are others.

**mk31755** · July 25th 2021, 00:35

that is very sweet. Do you every see any for sale? what is the fair value for a banner like that?

**boomster** · July 25th 2021, 02:59

I found this seven or eight years ago. Haven't seen one like it since.

**mk31755** · February 20th 2022, 12:42

Has anyone ever seen a salesman sample like this one? I talked to Ton. He said he's never seen one like this. Maybe it is an early example? Usually they have the four samples of the types of leather interiors available. This one also has a sample of the " dark beige" convertible top. Anyone have any thoughts?

**dinoz8** · February 20th 2022, 19:26

Bump...

http://www.bmw-classic.com/2/webmill.php?id=630867

This link doesn't seem to get me to where I could attempt to order a certificate. Is there an updated link?

Found it...

https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/con...icate_engl.pdf

**Z-acht** · February 20th 2022, 21:35

Originally Posted by dinoz8

Bump...

http://www.bmw-classic.com/2/webmill.php?id=630867

This link doesn't seem to get me to where I could attempt to order a certificate. Is there an updated link?

Found it...

https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/con...icate_engl.pdf

I ordered one in 2012 ....than they said they would not issue it for the Z8 anymore....to young

**dinoz8** · February 20th 2022, 23:10

Originally Posted by Z-acht

I ordered one in 2012 ....than they said they would not issue it for the Z8 anymore....to young

Understood, but that was 10 years ago. Surely they would now issue certificates for BMW's that are 20 years old.

**2112** · February 21st 2022, 00:04

Originally Posted by dinoz8

Understood, but that was 10 years ago. Surely they would now issue certificates for BMW's that are 20 years old.

let us know if you are successful.

**Z-acht** · February 21st 2022, 21:40

Originally Posted by dinoz8

Understood, but that was 10 years ago. Surely they would now issue certificates for BMW's that are 20 years old.

You are right and it is possible now: https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/...ic-center.html

Only if the provenance of your classic is impeccably documented can its value be assessed. That’s where the BMW Classic Vehicle Certificate comes in.
With this certificate you can have the production and delivery details for your BMW classic or modern classic (at least 20 years old) confirmed in writing.

**BigGar** · February 24th 2022, 02:31

That color swatch is a super cool bit of Z8 history there! Might be a few of them out there, but hang on to it!

**dkat** · March 2nd 2022, 19:57

Found this on ebay a short time ago. Signed Fisker Z8 lithograph #27 of 500. White dots are pieces of Styrofoam from packaging behind glass.. I am getting reframed anyway.

**Norcal** · March 3rd 2022, 02:10

Love that one. Always my favorite! Could be why I put black wheels on my black car.

**JOEA2** · March 3rd 2022, 19:23

I have the original.

Joe

**macfly** · March 4th 2022, 00:28

That's amazing, bravo, show us picture please :-)

**mk31755** · July 8th 2022, 13:30

I just took my car in for serviced at Koala Motor Sports. Brett the owner told me he has six nos dealership flags (see picture above), if anyone is interested. His number is 440-564-7574.

**dkat** · July 8th 2022, 14:36

Originally Posted by mk31755

I just took my car in for serviced at Koala Motor Sports. Brett the owner told me he has six nos dealership flags (see picture above), if anyone is interested. His number is 440-564-7574.

What picture?

**mk31755** · July 8th 2022, 14:39

picture from post number #33, above, dated 7-24-21.

**boomster** · July 8th 2022, 17:42

Originally Posted by mk31755

picture from post number #33, above, dated 7-24-21.

Do you know how much he is asking?

**mk31755** · July 8th 2022, 18:32

No I didn't ask .....I'm sure it would be reasonable. Give him a call and ask.

**LarryG** · July 8th 2022, 18:58

I just spoke with Bret. Price is $150 which seems quite reasonable

**2112** · July 8th 2022, 19:15

From Brett;

Here is the link to buy. http://www.bmw-stuff.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Z8Flag

I just noticed the pictures are broken. I'll see if I can fix that real
quick. Meantime if you put Z8 flag into the search box at the top right of
the screen, it will bring up a small picture.

We also have a Z8 sales brochure, brand new from 2000 or 2001 that you can
see here: http://www.bmw-stuff.com/proddetail.asp?prod=53290100z8

**JOEA2** · July 8th 2022, 19:24

Originally Posted by dkat

Found this on ebay a short time ago. Signed Fisker Z8 lithograph #27 of 500. White dots are pieces of Styrofoam from packaging behind glass.. I am getting reframed anyway.

I have the original.

Joe

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