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£8,570
1988 BMW 535is 5-Speed Conversion
United States • 24 Jan 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 BMW 535is has been retrofitted with a 5-speed manual transmission and several aftermarket parts. The Carfax report lists minor damage and a mileage inconsistency.
Condition
6
The car has been modified and has some cosmetic issues such as compressed bumper shocks, refinished hood and roof, and repaired corrosion around the rear window. There's also a Carfax report indicating minor damage to the front and right front corner. The mileage inconsistency and aftermarket modifications contribute to a rating of Good.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBADC8406J1723989
Odometer:
216,000 miles
Reg Number:
MATT55R
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU 3.4-Liter Inline-Six Five-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Alpine White Paint Black Leather Seating Surfaces 17" Style 5 Wheels Bilstein Dampers E38-Sourced Brake Components M Tech I Steering Wheel Cruise Control Sunroof Integrated Fog Lights Onboard Computer Air Conditioning Pioneer Head Unit Carfax Report
This 1988 BMW 535is has remained registered in California from new through the seller’s purchase in 2013, and it has been retrofitted with a five-speed manual transmission.
Finished in Alpine White and powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six, the car has been further modified with 17″ Style 5 wheels, Bilstein dampers, aftermarket sway bars, a front strut tower brace, and E38-specification brake components.
The interior houses black leather bucket seats, and additional features include a limited-slip differential, a sunroof, integrated fog lights, an onboard computer, air conditioning, an M Tech I steering wheel, a Pioneer head unit, cruise control, and power windo...
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£5,749
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,822
Median Price (Since 2020)
£40,567
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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