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£20,646
Single-Family-Owned 1988 BMW 535i 5-Speed
United States • 12 Aug 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This single-family-owned 1988 BMW 535i features a desirable 5-speed manual transmission retrofit and low mileage for its age. While it has some noted paint imperfections and past body repairs, it comes with comprehensive service records and a clean history report.
Condition
6
The car has undergone significant repairs to the right fender, door, mirror, and left fender. There are also noted imperfections in the paintwork and a ding in one of the doors. While mechanically sound with recent maintenance, these cosmetic issues prevent a higher rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WBADC8407J3261043
Odometer:
115,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
3.4-Liter Inline-Six Retrofitted 5-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Black Leather Upholstery 390mm TRX Bottlecap Alloy Wheels Aftermarket Lowering Springs Sunroof Fog Lights Power-Adjustable Front Seats Air Conditioning Cruise Control Onboard Computer Cassette Stereo Window Sticker
This 1988 BMW 535i was initially delivered to German Motors Corporation of San Francisco, California, and is said to have been purchased new by the owner’s parents.
It is finished in black over black leather and is powered by a 3.4-liter inline-six paired with a retrofitted five-speed manual transmission that was installed in 2020.
Equipment includes a sunroof, fog lights, aftermarket lowering springs, and 390mm TRX bottlecap wheels as well as an onboard computer, air conditioning, cruise control, a cassette stereo, and power-adjustable front seats.
The car was inherited by the owner in 2012 and now shows 115k miles.
This E28 is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the owner with a wind...
Points of note
£4,446
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,021
Median Price (Since 2020)
£31,158
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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