1979 BMW E12 5-Series 520i
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Elmhurst, Illinois 60126Manual
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Summary
This European-market 1979 BMW 520i features a custom refurbishment including a Dinan-built 3.9-liter M30 inline-six, a five-speed manual transmission, and an interior color change to black. Performance upgrades include a limited-slip differential, triple Weber carburetors, Ireland Engineering exhaust, 17" BBS wheels, and Suspension Techniques sway bars with Ireland Engineering coilovers. The odometer shows 89k miles, though true mileage is unknown.
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Listing history
2 appearances- 7/10/2022Bring a TrailerUnsold· this listing$30k
- 7/13/2021Bring a TrailerUnsold$25kview
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RonP I built this car to my own personal taste and drove it daily. One of few that I regret selling.
RonP Very well represented and presented. A breath of fresh air not to see a bunch of negative comments as well!!!
Delia_Wolfe @gnmikhail Your collection is enviable despite the fact it will soon be slightly diminished by the closing of this ... View more
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