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1975 BMW 530i

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Listed byRey949
San Juan Capistrano, California 92675Manual
SoldMay 25, 2022
Sold for$75,000

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Summary
This 1975 BMW 530i features a powerful S38B36 inline-six engine swap from an E34 M5, paired with a rebuilt Getrag 265 five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. It boasts extensive modifications including 635CSi suspension and brakes, BBS Mahle wheels, Scheel-Mann sport seats, and an E34 M5 exhaust system. The car shows 700 kilometers on the five-digit odometer, though total mileage is unknown, and comes with a clean Montana title.
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Most Recent Sale
Year
8 (7%)
7/3/2025
Color
Golf
1 (<1%)
5/25/2022
Transmission
85 (76%)
9/9/2026
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Christopher_Kohler This car was something like $10,500 in 1975. The original owner had lost his Corolla in a wreck so he set ... View more
Christopher_Kohler Biggest mistake I ever made was selling this car. Ever. Not a day goes by I don’t regret selling it. I was ... View more
Rey949 @sam9405 thank you and congratulations you will enjoy this car. Building this car was such a joy for me. I am so ... View more
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