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1988 BMW 535is 3.5l (This vehicle has been modified, please read descrip below)

Condition: Used
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Type: Sedan
Trim: 535is
Year: 1988
Mileage: 20253
VIN: WBADC7403J1717450
Color: Black
Engine: 3.8l
Cylinders: 6
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Safety: Anti-Lock Brakes
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Extras
Air Conditioning, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Cassette Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof

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Description of 1988 BMW 5-Series 535is

The Overview
This is definitely the Ultimate Driving Machine! Let me begin by making it clear that this is not your average 535is BMW. It is a very special and highly modified 380 horsepower!
I am a Certified Master Technician of BMW. I have custom built this beauty on my own.
DrivetrainIn the heart of this Driving Machine, there has been a 1993 engine transplanted into it. It's Euro specs M-5, S-38, B-38 3.8l in-line six cylinder engine. 11 1/2 to 1 compression pistons. Rebuilt NEW piston rings, rod bearings, cross-honed cylinders, Main bearings, oil pump, timing chain, guide rails, new valve guides, and valve seals.
New components
  • Competition Camshafts, water pump and thermostat
  • Euro specs chip increase HP.25 percent
  • Additional work involved
  • USA specs, E-34, M-5, 5-speed transmission
  • Stage 2 clutch kit,
  • 9-lbs aluminum fly wheel
  • New clutch master and sleeve cylinders
  • E-28, M5-3.91 Final Drive
  • Differential with powder coated cover
  • UUC Short-shifter kit
  • E-28 M5 steering wheel
  • Powder coated valve cover and Euro specs Headers
  • European resonator
  • Flow Master custom Muffler
Braking system
  • E-32 BMW 750i front brake
  • Caliper and E-34 535i rear brake
  • Caliper painted with cross drilled rotors and stainless steel brake lines
  • Modify backing plates
  • New brake booster and master cylinder
  • New wheel bearings, all 4 wheels
  • New ABS sensors all 4 wheels
  • New diff axles
  • New drive shaft - E-28 M-5 specs
  • New alternator
  • New front and rear crossmember subframe
  • Rear bushings filled with Devecon Eurthane solid

Suspension
  • BMP sway bars
  • Ground control front and rear stabilizer bars
  • Bilstein shocks H& R springs
  • E-39 540 6-speed rims
Fuel System
  • New E-28 M-5 Tach and speedo gauges
  • New fuel pump
  • New fuel tank
  • New fuel sending unit
Modify E-30 ellipsoid headlights. I also installed a new firewall cover and wiper motor. Miles in cluster is actual miles in rebuilt engine.
THIS BEAUTY IS PERFECT FOR A BMW ENTHUSIAST WHO KNOWS WHAT IT TAKES FOR THIS MODIFICATION. THERE ARE NO OIL LEAKS, AND THE PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS! THIS CAR HAS ONLY BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT 7 TIMES PER YEAR (IN THE SUMMER MONTHS) IT IS GARAGE PARKED AND KEPT COVERED.
DETAILS
  • This 1988 BMW is being sold with a clean and clear Connecticut title.
  • I am the second owner of the car
  • Winning bidder please contact me via eBay
  • A $500 non refundable down payment via PayPal within 3 days of auction close
  • Balance of purchase is due via cash/wire transfer/cashiers check is due 5 days of auction close. Thank you.
  • Please contact me whenever you would like to come and either test drive the car or look at it in person.
  • My asking price for this beauty is $21,000 OBO