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£25,024
Modified 1988 BMW M5
United States • 25 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This modified 1988 BMW M5, formerly owned by a Boston Red Sox player, features a rebuilt engine, European bumpers, and numerous aftermarket parts. While boasting performance upgrades and unique styling, the Carfax reports moderate damage and a potential odometer rollback.
Condition
5
The car has moderate wear and tear, including damage reported on the Carfax, paint that was refinished, and modifications like aftermarket seats and roll bar. These issues suggest noticeable wear and cosmetic imperfections, resulting in an above-average rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBSDC9308J2791997
Odometer:
122,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
3.5-Liter S38B35 Inline-Six Haltech Elite 750 ECU Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Black Paint Fixed-Back Cobra Bucket Seats w/Tan & Plaid Upholstery 16" Style 9 Alloy Wheels European-Specification Bumpers Rear Spoiler Roll Bar BC Racing Coilover Suspension Supersprint Exhaust System M Tech I Steering Wheel Power Windows Service Records Carfax Report
This 1988 BMW M5 is one of 1,340 examples produced for the North American market and was previously owned by former Boston Red Sox player, Sam Horn, from whom the current owner purchased it in March 2015.
Subsequent work included refinishing the black paint, rebuilding the 3.5-liter S38B35 inline-six, and installing European-specification bumpers, fixed-back Cobra bucket seats, a roll bar, BC Racing coilovers, a Haltech Elite 750 ECU, and a Supersprint exhaust system.
Shifting is through a five-speed manual transmission, and additional equipment includes a limited-slip differential, a rear spoiler, 16″ Style 9 al...
Points of note
£6,984
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£37,551
Median Price (Since 2020)
£116,334
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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