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Gourgeous Hartge H5S e28 For Sale
The more you look for notable cars to blog poetic about, the harder it is to find something that is truly remarkable. This car is utterly remarkable.
From the seller -
“One of the rarest tuner cars from the 80′s when the grey market was thriving in the U.S. is now offered for sale. A “no expense spared” restoration was performed in 2009 to the highest level. this car has not only been featured in Bimmer Magazine (April 2010), but it has also won the prestigious Monterey Central Coast’s Chapter Concours and not only first place, but best in show as well. The entire car was gutted and re-fitted. There have been some changes from the original livery such as a full leather dash, leather center console, leather door caps, leather HVAC control surround, and full leather door panels. There is also (added, but available from Hartge as an option) a full leather gauge cluster on the parcel tray. The seats have all had the leather replaced, but the factory carpet was in excellent condition so that was left in place. Also, rear headrests were fitted which accompany the factory sunshade. The car came with the following options from BMW: 4 power windows, electric sunroof, rear sunshade, bronze tinted glass, power door locks, on board computer, and a dealer installed a/c unit. There is also a red back-lit Blaupunkt stereo to compliment the gauges. We also had the instrument cluster completely rebuilt at Hollywood Speedo with the Hartge logos on the tach and speedo.
The exterior has been completely re-painted in the factory color and the original silver deco set was replaced with an anthricite deco set. We changed the wheels to an OZ Hartge 3 piece 17×8.5 and 17×9.5 wheels and a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires. The headlamp wiper/washer system was added and is fully functional, new sunroof felt was also added. The entire undercarriage is completely detailed to near perfection and the OEM sway bars were powder coated as per factory spec colors. New slotted rotors and pads all around. Transmission and rear end oil was replaced with Red Line.
All new window, door seals, and window squeegees as well. Removal of old window tint revealed all factory bronze tinted glass! The original factory steering wheel was re-wrapped in leather. We replaced the old trunk mounted “wing” type spoiler with a Hartge rubber spoiler. A U.S. spec full M5 trunk and tool kit was also added.
In the engine compartment, the entire inside was re-painted the factory color and all new repro stickers were re-fitted. The engine was dis-assembled down to the long block and we replaced the timing chain guides and chain, water pump. We performed a leak down and compression test and all numbers were within normal levels.
Brand new high flow catalytic converters (dual in and dual out) and a cat-back Ireland Engineering Stainless exhaust system along with the original Hartge tip has also been added.
This is a one of the finest examples in the world and one of only five know to be in the U.S. and could be a main contender in any concourse tomorrow!”
If you are anything like me and can’t get enough of this car there are more photos here. A ultra rare Hartge 5 series, ironically one of five left in the world that was the subject of a no expense spared restoration recently. Count me in!
Given the rarity of this car I have no idea how to assess a value, bidding is currently sitting at a bit over $10k with some time to go. $30k, $40k, for a BMW enthusiast don’t you move mountains to obtain this car? I have looked over every detail in the pictures and I am having a hard time finding anything that resembles a flaw. This car that is a thing of beauty, a car that is important to the lineage of BMW tuning history.
~Aaron.
EDITOR’S NOTE
We’ve had this car up before, almost exactly a year ago. The owner was then looking for $45,000. ~Evan
Mashup E30 Wagon for sale
The musical mashup has gained massive popularity in the past decade, for better or worse, though it’s been thriving in the automotive world for over a century. And while hyperactive fit-everything-you-can mashup artists like Girl Talk cover an impressive array of artists and sounds, I’m a bigger fan of mashups that exercise a degree of control or at least a theme, like Wu-Tang Clan vs. The Beatles, with entire albums based on a single theme of using similar parts to make better even better music. Today’s unique German auto is definitely a mashup, but follows the well-chosen Bavarian theme to excellent effect. Like mashing up the Beatles, it helps to start from an extremely solid starting point, in this case the non-U.S. E30 Touring, in my eyes second only to the M3 as the best looking E30. From there, the seller started layering solid additions, ending up with something totally new and unique out of found parts.
Modified S50 E30 Touring for sale
The seller’s awesomeness in creating this machine is countered by his meager photos and description, but it’s enough to whet the appetite:
euro s50b30, zf trans, 3.25 lsd w/finned diff cover, e36m3 front 5 lug, m roadster rear. TC Kline coilovers, Koni double adjustable shocks. IE camber plates, THR lollipops. Smoked hella euro smileys. “is” front lip. M tech II steering wheel. Staggered m contour wheels with goodyear eagle f1 235/40/17′s all around with under 1k miles. sterling silver exterior with grey sport cloth interior, heated front seats (though both seat bottoms have rips). Scytek 2 way alarm. Titled and registered in new york state.
$11k.
Obviously a lot of investigation must be done to determine if this is worth the money, but it’s certainly an exciting mix of well-chosen parts grafted into an awesome and rare 80s wagon. I love the styling choices and the mechanical mods make this sound like a very fun machine. As a fan of unique and odd mixes, this E30 is an awesome example of mashing together parts, creating a whole great than their sum.
Cutsie 1958 Isetta 300 Convertible For Sale
“As I drove down the coast in my rolling egg, the wind blowing through my hair. I dreamed of days gone by, times when I actually could drive a car with more than 50hp. It was at that moment I veered to the left and plunged my ping pong ball with wheels into the ocean.”
I guess the Isetta is not for me. It’s small, seemingly made of tin, and cute on a level that I would never feel comfortable getting behind the wheel. However, during my late night habit of watching Barrett Jackson Auctions I am shocked by the dollars these cars can fetch.
What we have here is a 1958 Isetta with a soft top. Every other egg I have seen is of the coupe variety so that alone gives this car some appeal. For the right person, which clearly I am not, this would make a neat little grocery getter.
From the seller -
“Here we have a very Rare 1958 BMW Isetta 300 Convertible, this nice car was restored in the late 1980s. These convertible Isetta’s were rare even when they were new. While all Isettas have a fabric sunroof to complement the single front opening door, the addition of the folding fabric rear canopy, incorporating the glass window, makes this model a convertible.
This particular rolling egg runs and drives like new and is presented in white with a beige basket weave leatherette interior, period accessories and the 0riginal running in instructions on a sticker in the front window. After one drive you will understand the cheeky attitude that makes Isettas as popular today as they were in the 50s and 60s, this is a very nice driver and in very good condition.”
At nearly $40k, you can’t say this is a lot of car for the money, there is just not that much car. You could by two new Smart cars for that price. But, what you would be missing is the cache that the Isetta provides. The question then becomes, what is that worth?
~Aaron.
Fun 1967 BMW 2000 CS Coupe
The seller of this vintage BMW coupe doesn’t give much information about the vehicle, but it sure looks fine. The car has 92,000 miles on the ticker and is white with a blue interior. The owner has all the original sales and service info and the manuals. These coupes have unique lines that will turn heads. The front end is a like or dislike setup depending on your tastes. The 2000 also has the Japanese style fender wing mirrors. This car has a 4 speed manual running the 100 horsepower 4 cylinder. I think the car could benefit from some more stylish wheels despite the seller mentioning the current ones as being rare Alpina rims. Opening bid price is $11,000 with a reserve. A nice cruiser.
~Evan
E28 535i with 3.9 Stroker and Euro goodies
The E28 holds a special place in my heart. My dad owned an alpine white 528e with navy interior back in the mid-eighties. He sold it to my grandfather when I was about 12-13 years old. My grandfather put it up for sale a few years later but I was unable to jump at the deal. I still regret not making that Bimmer my first car.
As I was hunting for what could have been my baby, I came across this 1985 535i on Craigslist. Now this is how you do an E28 folks! The Burgundrot paint looks amazing in the sun and there a few subtle aero tweaks that give it some flair. The M30B34 has been worked over by the boys over at Metric Mechanic to 3.9 liters.
Here’s a full list of upgrades:
3.9 liter Metric Mechanic stroker motor
MM trans
MM limited slip diff.
MM exhaust
Fancy 3 disk limited slip diff
Dinan sway bars
Dinan sport springs
Bilstein dampers
Kmac camber plates
Kmac adjustable trailing arm bushings
Front strut brace with adjustable tension
BBS RS Wheels in fantastic shape (16×7 et11)
Alpine head unit with trunk mounted cd changer
JL audio and infinity speakers
Sway bar mounts, steering box mount, and pedal bracket have been reinforced
Euro bumpers
Hartge replica front air dam
Euro turn signals (will install fogs before new owner receives car)
Upgraded thicker radiator (something from an e32 745 I think)
US bumper mounting holes were properly filled with sheet metal and a thin coat of filler
New windshield with new lock strip
Miller mass airflow conversion with WAR chip
M5 diff mount
750i thrust arm bushings
New cat
1985 BMW 535i 3.9L Stroker
The owner admits that there are some flaws; most seem to be interior related. The important thing is that the motor was done by professionals (with nearly $20K in receipts) and the owner is a true enthusiast (tech for a BMW repair shop). $8,500 gets you a unique Euro E28 sleeper and the envy of many 5-series fanatics, including myself.
-Ben
Last Minute 1990 E30 BMW M3 No Reserve
This silver M3 auction ends in just a few hours. It is a nice no reserve auction, currently bid up to $18,400. The car has almost 100,000 miles. The previous seller does a nice job of detailing the $16,500 worth of repairs and maintenance items he has done since 2002 and he also says he throw in the 100k mike valve adjustment before the car sells. This looks like a real nice ride in gleaming silver. The no reserve auction gives us a chance to see some true market value.
~Evan
Unpretentious Street/track E36 M3 for cheap
The M3 coupe isn’t the one I’d have whenever a sedan is offered, but those with a penchant for the more classic sports car or track-capability would usually go for the coupe. Put it in Estoril Blue and I’m starting to be swayed. Drop the price to around $7k and I’m all ears when we’re talking M3. Today’s 1999 coupe isn’t perfect nor original, but it’s a nicely gone-through example with an eye on sharper handling and performance.
1999 E36 M3 Coupe for sale on Craigslist SF
The listing and the list:
Up for sale a 1999 BMW E36 M3, Estoril Blue, 160k miles, clean title.
Full cooling system overhaul done 500 miles ago
Full suspension overhaul done 500 miles ago – every bushing, every ball joint
All the parts were installed 500 miles ago.
New power steering reservoir and new hydraulic hoses and hd clamps. No more usuall BMW power steering leaks:)-Cooling system (RMEuropean):
Stewart Water pump
Drive belts
Adjusting pullies
Deflection pullies
Fan switch 80C
Thermostat 80C
Fan delete
Aluminum thermostat housing
New aluminum Mishimoto racing radiator
Expansion tank
Alt belt tensioner
All new clamps and hoses-Kosei K1 Racing 17″x 8.5 wheels practically brand new, 500 miles on them also. No curbrash whatsoever. Yokohama a046 30% tires.
-Ground Control AD Advanced Design coilovers, fr 650, r 750. Bought them used. They were used for about 10k miles and never been rebuilt. They need a rebuild by now most likely. I bought new adjusters for them.
-Vorschlag camber plates
-Ground Control big front sway bar with new links
-Sparco EVO 2 blue seat,not mounted
-New ignition
-New battery
-5 oil filters will be included
-More Mobil 1 oil will be included-Suspension(Bimmerworld, UUC, Turner Motorsports):
Powerflex subframe mounts – mounted with McMaster big washers and M5 bolts instead of studs so the washers will not cup like others overtime
Derlin diff mounts
All new OEM ball joints
Rear trailing arm bushings
Limiter kit for RTAB
Turner Adjustable rear camber arms
Sway bar reinforcements kit
Lamforder control arms
Tie rods
Tree house racing control arm bushings(green)
Guibo
All new OEM bolts and washers-Transmission:
UUC Motor mounts race, red
UUC Transmission mounts, red, race
UUC Evo3 short shifter kit + dssr shifter rod
Redline fluid-Brakes:
Blank OEM rotors
Performance Friction Brake Pads 06
Turner Brake lines
Motul Brake fluidCar has stock motor. Interior needs work if intended for street. Pass seat will need to be reupholstered. Mobil 1 motor oil used. I bought this car, built it, did one track day at Infineon Raceway and garaged it since. When I bought it I had to replace front drivers fender, nose panel and headlight. There was no structural damage. Front bumper was banged up but Ive saved it and it looks ok. Paint looks good overall. Clean title. I am probably forgetting some other parts ive installed, so ill try to update the list as i go.
What I like most about this M3 is a general lack of pretension. The owner wasn’t afraid of getting dirty and putting solid performance upgrades on everything but the motor (refreshingly backwards from most modified M3s), but also didn’t go overboard in making a “tuner car.” This car is for use and fun. Something about the track wheels and lightweight flag on the hood just work where they usually wouldn’t for me. Yeah, it’s plenty of miles on the old S50 and a few bits need attendance (passenger seat, coilovers), but it’s all above-board and priced to go. Hard to imagine a better canyon-carver or weekend tracker for $7k than this M3 coupe.
-NR
Friend of GCFSB listing – Bimmers and a Merc
One of our loyal readers here at German Cars For Sale Blog has a few of his rides for sale on eBay. Let’s take a look at what’s up for bidding.
#1 – BMW’s Best looking flagship executive sedan: Check
This is an absolutely stunning 740i Sport, in absolute mint condition, never any accidents, low highway miles, and most importantly, PROPERLY SERVICED ITS ENTIRE LIFE WITH INVOICES TO PROVE IT! This car was serviced at no-expense-spared and it shows. It needs nothing but a new owner, and looks/drives like a brand new car. Awesome and rare special order paint color, CD changer, navigation, parking sensors, and much much more. Lots of recent service, and some very tasteful modifications.
#2 – Mercedes-Benz’s rarest, most expensive and top-of-the-line offering in 1981: Check
A stunning, rare, and collectible-quality 1981 500SLC 5.0 AMG with only 71K original miles. Only ~100 of these cars were brought into the USA, and some of those were not legally imported but were gray market cars. Of those, how many survived and are still in service? Not many. Of those remaining in-service cars, how many are in excellent original cosmetic and mechanical shape? Fewer still. Of those, how many have well under 100K original miles. A handful. And of that handful, how many have a correct R107 AMG full aero body kit, monochromatic ‘whiteout” paint, and period-correct BBS 16” wheels? Only one, and you are looking at it! This is a one-of-a-kind car, and it’s as nice as the photos suggest. It is unrestored and original, with the patina that shows it to be a loved, maintained, and excellent original car.
#3 – An immaculate White on White 3-Series: Check
It’s a 1994 BMW 325is 5-speed manual in alpine white over dove grey leather with matching grey carpets. It has 84,xxx miles, looks like a million bucks, and drives like a million bucks too! These photos are all taken after a wash and vacuum; no detailing of any kind.
Some amazing German muscle in this post…which of the 3 would you like to take home?
-Ben
1988 BMW E28 M5 with 12k for Sale
That’s right, twelve thousand miles. I will take a second and let you wrap your head around that. I have to think this car is one of the lowest mile and best preserved examples in existence. Just take a look at these pictures and try to find a serious flaw.
From the seller -
“This is truly the rarest of rare finds in the vintage BMW marketplace. A 100% original E28 M5 with only 12,700 original miles(this is not a misprint, its 12 thousand seven hundred). This car is undoubtedly one of the best of the best of vintage M5′s and without question one of the lowest mileage in existence anywhere in the world. Extensive research indicates only 1 car exists with lower mileage and that one recently sold to another collector last year.
With the exception of only the tires, everything on this car is 100% original and absolutely perfect. It has been collector owned since new and meticulously maintained by professional Motorsport specialists.The original paint still shines like new and is completely free of dings, scratches, and any imperfections whatsoever (with the exception of a miniscule door ding just below the drivers door handle which is not even visible in the photos and difficult to find in person). This car is truly the most flawless example of this highly collectible and increasingly rare edition of BMW’s legendary Motorsport performance sedan. The photos do not do this car justice as it looks even better in person. The interior is 100% original right down to the floor mats. And the pristine condition of the leather and carpeting certainly reflects the extremely limited use this vehicle has seen over the past two decades.
Everything in the vehicle operates as it did on the showroom floor when it was purchased new in 1988 including the lights in the visor mirrors, the power seats, heated seats, and even the power headrests. The air conditioning is all original, leak free, and considerably colder than the systems found in new BMW’s.
As incredible as this car looks, its performance and mechanical condition is even more extraordinary. It is truly like driving a brand new one out of the BMW dealers lot. With its minimal and pampered use since new, this true time capsule provides the same level of world class acceleration and handling that made BMW’s Motorsport cars legendary in the sports car market in the late 80′s.
I purchased this car last year to add to my private collection from another vintage sports car collector from New England. My plan was to keep this car long term but a few months ago I purchased some new property and am building a new home there and have decided to down size my collection. I will also be listing a few other cars from my long-time collection over the next few weeks.
The car includes the original owners manuals, BMW glove box flashlight, and original BMW tools in trunk. This is a true investment grade collectible and arguable one of the top 3 vintage E28′s in existence today.”
I won’t bore you with all the reasons why this car is so special. What is interesting is that the car sits at $29k with a few days to go. There is no reserve so this car is going to have a lucky new owner. If you are in the market for an E28 the selling price of this car will give you an idea of the price range would be at it’s most extreme.
I am beginning to think that no reserve eBay auctions have become the true barometer for determining value on a car. While many still use the values associated with KBB, those numbers are arbitrary. These auctions define what a car actually sold for, a much better determination of value. /End rant.
In terms of this E28, if you have been waiting for the perfect E28 M5 this is the car for you.
~Aaron.
Low-mile E28 M5 for sale
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The early M cars are the purest of the line, and it’s great to find them in original, unmolested, and unabused condition. There isn’t a whole lot of info on the listing about this M5, but the pictures and mileage point to a very clean, very original example. The interior and exterior look practically new, the only aspect reflecting its 22 years of age being the engine, but that’s more of a nice reminder that there was time when engines weren’t hidden by anonymous sheets of black plastic. You just don’t find the early M-cars with 50k miles very often, and it’s especially tempting when it’s an M5 with the robust S38 powerplant.
Priced just under $17k, it’s not a cheap car, but I really think it’s a good value. I like that it sits on the original wheels and as I mentioned, is extremely clean top to bottom. Not only a good buy for the growing historical value, this is a car that could be a ton of fun through another 150k miles.
-NR
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