H&H Classics Limited
Lot 67
Registration No: E83 TOV Chassis No: WBADK520909881862 MOT: T.B.ACredible 47,000 miles and 2 former keepers recorded on HPIOffered with a history file that includes current V5C documentOriginal tool kitFinished in Bronzitbeige Metallic complemented to a Cream cloth interiorThe BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the E12 5 Series. Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year.The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td model became the first BMW car to be powered by a diesel engine. It was also the first 5 Series with the centre console angled towards the driver and to be available with anti-lock brakes.The first BMW M5 was produced during the E28 generation. It was powered by the M88/3 and S38 straight-six engines. The E24 6 Series coupés were built on the E28 platform from 1982 to 1989. The E28 was replaced by the E34 5 Series in 1988.The four models available at the launch of the E28 were the 518, 520i, 525i and 528i, with the 518 using a straight-four petrol engine and the other three models using a straight-six petrol engine.First registered 3rd March 1988 supplied by Ryedale-Sutton, Sutton Coldfield, this real survivor '80s BMW has just 2 former keepers recorded with long-term ownership up to 2018 and displayed a credible 47,000 miles with recommissioning beginning after 2018 in further ownership and following some 15 years in dry storage. The current owner has continued to use specialists to work on the car. Beginning with recommissioning, in 2018, the car was described as having been subject to new callipers, discs, pads, brake fluid and possibly brake/fuel pipes and underbody treatment by Krown Rustproofing Limited in the West Midlands and a 'full' service. In addition, it is also described as having benefitted from a cambelt and water pump at some 44,000 miles. Notes for March 2023, in the service book, record an injection system idle service and the auxiliary belts changed. It is being offered with a BMW book pack with the owner's handbook and service book with 11 stamps present, consisting of main dealer and specialist garage entries up to January 2022. It is offered with a current V5C Registration Document. For more information, please contact: Luke Hipkiss luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk 07886398226