1977 BMW 530i
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Listed byChristopher_Kohler
Phoenix, Arizona 85009181,000 milesAutomatic
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Summary
This 1977 BMW 530i was a "Barnyard Bimmer" project car for European Car magazine, featuring a swapped and overhauled 3.5-liter M30B35 inline-six from a 1991 535i and a Getrag 265 five-speed manual transmission. It has been extensively modified with M535i-spec bodywork, custom 16″ M1-inspired wheels, Bilstein/H&R suspension, and a SuperSprint exhaust. The interior includes FloFit front seats, air conditioning, and a concealed Custom Autosound stereo, with the odometer showing 181k chassis miles.
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1 appearance- 1/18/2026Bring a TrailerUnsold· this listing$27k
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Christopher_Kohler Hello! Welcome to my listing for this unique BMW E12! It’s a car with a cool history and on top of that it ... View more
ItsOnlyCamryMoney I am so old I remember reading about this (Jay Jone's) build in European Car in the 1990s. He spared no ... View more
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