We are delighted to offer this charming 1982 BMW 520i Automatic, finished in elegant Beige coachwork and presenting as a wonderfully original example of BMW’s iconic first-generation 5 Series.

Internally designated the E12, the model represented a hugely important step for BMW upon its launch, becoming the very first car to officially wear the now-famous ‘5 Series’ designation.

Combining sharp styling, driver-focused engineering and executive comfort, the E12 helped establish BMW’s reputation for building sporting saloons and laid the foundations for every 5 Series that followed.

Showing just 52,000 miles from new, this example has clearly led a sheltered life and retains a wonderfully period feel throughout.

The understated Beige finish suits the crisp Paul Bracq-designed bodywork particularly well, while details such as the chrome trim, slim pillars and classic BMW kidney grille perfectly capture the restrained elegance of early-1980s German executive motoring.

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