1979 BMW 520i
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Listed byMCPO
Long Beach, California 90813Manual
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Summary
This 1979 BMW 520i, originally from Germany, has been extensively modified with a 3.9-liter stroker M30 inline-six, a five-speed manual transmission from a 6-Series, and a refreshed black interior featuring Scheel front bucket seats. It boasts performance upgrades including 17" BBS wheels, Ireland Engineering coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, a limited-slip differential, and triple Weber carburetors. The odometer shows 88k miles, though true mileage is unknown, and it holds a clean California title but cannot pass California emissions.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Jul 13, '21
Listing history
2 appearances- 7/10/2022Bring a TrailerUnsold$30kview
- 7/13/2021Bring a TrailerUnsold· this listing$25k
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prsncat I can help with the CA Smog conversation if it helps sell the car. Most counties in CA require any 1976 Model Year and ... View more
Jimmyblues1959 Back in the late 1970s a friend was given a 530i as a gift from his parents. He soon modified it into a BMW B7. ... View more
rajudeshi you had me at "designated gross polluter"
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