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Thread: FS: 1981 E12 M535i

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    FS: 1981 E12 M535i

    Now that the two week exclusivity period promised to BringaTrailer has passed, I am posting For Sale ads on a number of sites, like this one!

    I bought this car in 2010 and have enjoyed it immensely. I have entered the car in the last three Spring Thaw Rallys (http://www.classiccaradventures.com/...-thaw-classic/) in British Columbia and have driven the car from Calgary to Vancouver for the start of each event. It runs flawlessly.

    Highlights of the car include:

    - 1 of 960 LHD units (1410 in total) produced. This is one of the last produced.
    - Imported into US from Switzerland in 1998 - have all EPA/DOT releases and nearly complete records from original sale in Italy. My research indicates that because the car has been registered in the USA, it can be reimported into the US without payment of any duty.
    - Car had a repaint in original Polaris approximately 10 years ago and still presents very well.
    - About as rust free as you can make an E12 BMW - which is to say, some minor surface corrosion underneath but nothing on the body. I had all areas showing evidence of corrosion addressed two years ago, including the right front jack point, two small patches on the trunk opening, the spare tire well and a spot on the LF fender where the side marker light was removed when repainted.
    - Alpina B9 'big valved' head with Schrick 290 degree camshaft
    - Alpina B7 turbo intake manifold
    - Full Alpina suspension (special valved Bilstein shocks, Alpina springs and Alpina rear anti-roll bar). Have original M535i-specific suspension parts as well.
    - 16" Alpina wheels. Have original 14" BBS Mahle wheels as well.
    - Interior very nice. Crack-free dash, original Recaro seats in black corduroy fabric (driver's seat bolster is showing wear but have enough OEM replacement fabric to redo front seats), excellent original carpet.
    - 138,700 miles. The Alpina head and intake manifold were installed at 126,000 miles.
    - Recent (this spring) work includes new OEM fuel tank, new water pump, new belts and valve adjustment

    Lots of photos can be found at http://s71.photobucket.com/user/grbb...?sort=6&page=1

    Reason for selling? My list of 'cars to own before I die' is long and I'm not getting any younger.

    Price: $18,900. I would look at certain trades from that list including a first generation M Coupe and a Lancia Fulvia.

    Thanks.

    Graham
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    Last edited by grbbenny; 04-02-2014 at 03:06 PM.

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    89 535i, 95 Volvo 850
    Beautiful car

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    Nice M535i...Are you interested in selling the M5? TIA
    Ray

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    Quote Originally Posted by rayztoy View Post
    Nice M535i...Are you interested in selling the M5? TIA
    Ray
    M5 is also for sale. I will send you some information when I get back to town.

    Graham

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    Bump. Let's find this amazing car a new home for the summer.

    Happy to answer any questions.

    graham

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    Last chance before winter storage. You know you want it.

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    Coming out of winter storage bump.

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