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1980 BMW 528i

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Listed bygshaffer
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801114,000 milesManual
SoldJan 13, 2021
Sold for$24,500

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Summary
This 1980 BMW 528i features a Metric Mechanic-built 3.7-liter inline-six and a five-speed manual transmission, modified in the style of an M535i with 16" Alpina alloy wheels and suspension. Showing approximately 114k miles, the car has a clean Virginia title, though rust bubbling is noted on the lower driver-side quarter panel, along with an inoperable window switch and non-functional A/C.
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Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
30 (27%)
5/21/2026
Color
Polaris Silver
2 (2%)
1/13/2021
Transmission
85 (76%)
9/9/2026
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    Bring a Trailer
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80535I Bought a 1979 528I on Tybee Island in 1991. I could see the miles go by through the floorboards which also provided air ... View more
flipwils11 I remember this car from firstfives probably 15+ years ago. Good to see that it is still around. The real E12 ... View more
80535I Worked with gshaffer to finish transaction today. The guys a class act, very helpful. I am impressed by his willingness ... View more
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