Don't judge a book by its cover - E28 M5

Don't judge an E28 M5 by its rusty look.

Here we have a decent euro converted E28 M5, with some rust (wait until you see the condition of mine when I got it). The 167k miles might not be realistic looking at the broken trip meter. But who cares it has Schrick cams!

Yes the rear tail needs to be cut out and replaced. The seems by the doors and the fenders are pretty shot. But it is an E28 M5 that needs loving.

I believe overall this is a very nice ride. With some minimal work it can turn into a great driver/track car. With some extra work ($) it could be a real gem.



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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-BMW-M5-/201465268802?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Don't part it out if you buy it.

M20 Turbo in a BEIGE parts car

This post is the essence of what Classified Treasures is all about.

I know this looks like a pile of crap (let say it now, its beige), but I think i see the potential in it, just like the seller who originally bought it for his E10 2002.

All that should interest you is the drivetrain. If it all functions together in one piece, you got yourself a great package. Drop it in an E30 or E10 or E28.

I don't agree with the comment of an E34 being a boat of a car. I have seen and ridden in a boosted E34 with M20B27 and it brought more smiles to my face than my old E39 M5.

If you want to kill 40 mins, enjoy some of Eastern Europe finest:

Here is the engine build list:

BMW m20 2.7 built by Castro Motorsport North Hollywood CA (http://www.castromotorsport.com/)
build consisted of all parts to build a new 2.7 short block
-Main bearings, rod bearings, ARP main bolts, ARP rod bolts, ARP head studs. Parts and labor total to - $3700
-m20b25 Cometic MLS head gasket - $218
-TCD (Turbo Charging Dynamics) stage 1 clutch kit - $449
-Stainless steel exhaust/intake valves, Heavy duty race rock arms, Rocker shaft, 272 Cam (new), Adjustable cam gear - Ireland Engineering - $1060
-MegaSquirt 2 ECU w/ Goathumper adapter board - $400-ish
-Wasted spark ignition system
-CXRacing manifold, Super 60 internal wastegate turbo
-Front mount intercooler
-Innovate LC-1 wideband controller - $160

http://reno.craigslist.org/pts/5188987568.html

Vintage Rare Mahle BBS 16" Wheels

Here is something different than the usual car listings that I post.

A set of really nice, vintage Mahle BBS. I stumbled upon them while looking for something for my freshly acquired E23 745i.



http://stockton.craigslist.org/pts/5221900488.html

So Cal E28 ///M5, not so cheap

Well what do you know, another E28 M5. This time on the other extreme of the spectrum.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/E28-M5-Amazing-Original-So-Cal-Car-/161606805210?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

This one actually is nice. The owner is on mye28.com and clearly did a great job at building/preserving this car. I am not a huge fan of the tupperware M-tech but to each their own.

The owner stated on mye28 that his reserve is at 20k.

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=131570

Enjoy some selected shots from his ad.

Cheap E28 ///M5 in South Florida

Cheap is a relative term these days, especially with how oil/gas fluctuates. But there has been a recent trend of E28 M5 prices increasing, and having the snowball effect of the E30 M3. Some say it's all fake, and those cars never actually sell but I would be hard pressed to find a cheap E28 M5 these for under 4k!

Here is one for $6k.

BMW M5 1988 
All original Great collector car 

Call for infoJaySerious buyers only

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/4896882433.html

It would be nice if there were more pictures, but seems like there is a lot of place for leverage. Just look at that paint. No mention of mileage either.

On the contrary, in the same state

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/4880735780.html

It has been for sale for a while though.

I will let you be the judge of this market. All I know, I bought mine just on time!

For good measures: