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1990 Hartge H5SP For Sale in Vancouver, Canada

Check out this very cool e34 535i based ! I love almost everything about it: Incredibly exclusive, relatively low miles at 67k, and I’m a sucker for e34′s. The articles included state the car has 245hp and is a close match for the Alpina B10 (not to be confused with the biturbo).

Hartge H5SP For Sale

Videos from the seller. The walk-around:

And make sure to be wearing good headphones or a subwoofer before playing this clip:

quote from seller’s listing:

1990 BMW 535I : 1990 BMW HARTGE H5SP (535i). Super RARE – COLLECTIBLE BMW – Hartge H5SP. 3.5L automatic inline 6, Hartge Camshaft, Hartge Exhaust /headers, Hartge Suspension, Brakes and Muffler. Very powerful car. Black Metalic with Black Leather. Sunroof, and all options available. 67,000 miles / 114,000 km. Overall this is a fabulous running, driving and handling E34 sedan that is virtually irreplaceable.

I have owned the car for 5 years. This is a great investment on a very collectable car, the value will only go up if car is kept in the condition that it is now. My reason for selling is that i have too many collector cars and not enough storage space. Car always kept in heated garage. Originally Imported from Germany to Japan by a Consular and then Imported to Canada . In Dash Computer is in German Language.

The downside on this one is obviously the automatic transmission. It would be worth it to swap to a manual in my mind as I don’t believe any cutting is required to swap between auto and manual, so it’s originality could preserved for future owners if needed. And of course importing this to the U.S. will require a broker at the very least (if possible at all). Could make for an interesting restoration car/track day/show car for the next 5 years until it can be legally registered though — or move to Canada!

dc

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Posted by Dan in BMW, Hartge | June 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Custom 1990 BMW 550i E34 with M70 V12 swap

Like the big hairy American winning machine Ricky Bobby, some people just wanna go fast.  So when you have a perfectly quick E34 535i what’s the only logical thing to do?  Answer: stuff a M70 V12 under the bonnet.

Well that’s what Tim Milner decided to do.  At the said cost of over $100K, this BMW has seen some major surgery.  To help get the new heart really breathing, the 5’er received stainless steel headers and a custom fabricated Borla exhaust.  The rest of the engine upgrades, including cams and software, bring the car beyond the 400hp mark and 6 gear has been tested at over 160mph.

I want to personally thank the owner for keeping the aesthetics mostly unchanged.  A true BMW enthusiast will appreciate the M5 throwing star wheels, M5 seats, Eibach suspension and modest aero package.

I’m curious to see how high biding will go for this shake n bake Bimmer.

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW | May 23, 2010 | 4 Comments »

1995 BMW M5 E34 Touring Wagon Supercharged

This beautiful, rare, find comes from reader Peter.
Euro sport wagons have a cult following. The top of the line performance models, Audi RS, Benz AMG, and BMW M wagons, are scarcely available at bargain prices. This is in part because they are made in such small numbers, but also because they take the idea of the Q ship one step further, by hiding the wolf in a sheep’s clothing of a station wagon. People love these, practical, easier to convince a significant other that they are a good purchase, but loaded with all the horsepower and road handling of their standard brethren.
The Euro only M5 Touring Wagon model would be fantastic had been bone stock, but it even includes some more impressive additions.
This is one of only four built in the splendid Orinoco Green Metallic paint. It also has the two tone interior.
What sets this car even further out from the crowd is the Albrex supercharger attached to the 3.8 liter six. The car has been tuned by Diebold and dynoed at 440 horsepower at the fly wheel.
The 18″ M-parallels look good with the classic lines. The manual will certainly provide for plenty of entertainment and keep the boost up.
Parts listed by the seller:

Double sunroof (front and rear)
BMW Traffic Pro (Becker) GPS, upgraded with full Infinity speakers throughout and sub.
Nuerburgring package, with dual mode adaptive suspension, massive 345mm two piece aluminum hat rotors
Euro “smiley” headlights retained with “city lights” and upgraded with 50w HID.
Aero roof rack
Kmac camber plates
rear window retractable side shades
UUC short shifter

New parts:
New Michelin PS2s (less than 1000 miles)
New Sachs sintered clutch
New Boge OE Nuerburgring adaptive struts
Brand new aluminum radiator with electric fans
Brand new water pump
New HR springs
Brand new Nuerburgring front brake rotors

Such a great car, I think it would fit just fine in my garage. $23,900 buy-it-now with 73,993 miles. Seems fair priced to me for a rare vehicle catering to a niche market.

~Evan

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Posted by Evan in BMW | May 11, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Red BMW E34 M5 doppleganger under $14k

A couple weeks ago I blog-drooled all over my computer when I found a red E34 on BMW double-spokes on eBay.  While perusing MunichEvo, I saw another red E34 on the same wheels and thought “oh cool, it’s for sale somewhere else and cheaper!”  A closer look revealed that this is, in fact, NOT the same car, as it has the black M5 body bits and about twice the miles of that first pristine example.  It also has some nice Dinan bits, and leaves me painfully torn as to whether I think the black or body-color aero bits look better.  You be the judge:

Red E34 M5 for sale at MunichEvo.com

I think if it came down to it I might go body-color, but the black has an attractive just-another-5er quality to it.  Either way, these owners have the same impeccable taste in wheels, not to mention cars and color.  Some well-chosen Dinan bits (chip, cam sprocket, brakes, suspension, and a thankfully unused trunk badge) make it a little extra special, and while it’s not a 55k-mile cherry like the first, it certainly doesn’t show its 119k.

Someone’s getting lucky at $13,995.

-NR

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Posted by Nate in BMW, Dinan | April 7, 2010 | No Comments »

1995 Euro-spec BMW M5 Touring – Supercharged

What do you get when you combine the practicality of a BMW wagon and the tenacious power of a supercharged 3.8L M-Power inline-six?  You get a 440hp 1995 Euro-spec BMW M5 Touring AKA the most badass sleeper I’ve ever seen!

I completely agree with what the owner says at the beginning of this listing – “This is a very special vehicle.” Only 891 E34 Tourings were ever made, none of which made it state-side.  Of the 891 only 119 were made in 1995, and only 4 with this color combo.

Here’s a quick summary of this beautiful and beastly wagon:

-Federalized by JK Technologies, LLC in Baltimore, MD
-Only Supercharded E34 M5 Touring in the US
-Albrex superchager running about 5psi, with a large intercooler by Herr Conrad Gruber
-Install was conducted by Road Race Technologiesin Dulles, Virginia (roadracetech.com)
-Autronic SM4 engine management with Siemens 60# Mototron injectors and a Walbro 255 lph pump.
-Tuning was performed by Franz Diebold of Diebold Autosport (dieboldautosport.com)
-440hp at the fly with a very conservative tune.
-Impeccably maintained and Motul and Redline fluids used throughout
-Second owner, purchased from a female doctor in Stuttgart.
-Individual Orinoco metallic paint and full, nappa leather interior
-Double sunroof (front and rear)
-BMW Traffic Pro (Becker) GPS, upgraded with full Infinity speakers
-Nuerburgring package, with dual mode adaptive suspension, massive 345mm two piece aluminum hat rotors
-Euro “smiley” headlights retained with “city lights” and upgraded with 50w HID.
-Aero roof rack
-Kmac camber plates
-UUC short shifter

New parts:
-New Michelin PS2s (less than 1000 miles)
-New Sachs sintered clutch
-New Boge OE Nuerburgring adaptive struts
-Brand new aluminum radiator with electric fans
-Brand new water pump
-New HR springs
-Brand new Nuerburgring front brake rotors (about 500 miles)

1995 Euro-spec BMW M5 Touring – Supercharged 440hp wagon!

This car would get me in so much trouble.  I would be blowing the doors off of unsuspecting Mustang and Corvette owners at every stoplight I came to.  I love that the owner has debadged this M5 and has even thrown a roof-rack on it, really adds to sleeper-effect.

You can find many more detailed pictures here: http://www.malgerilaw.com/bmwM5T/

-Ben

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Posted by Ben in BMW | March 20, 2010 | 4 Comments »

1991 BMW M5 For Sale

My favorite generation of the BMW M5 is the late 80s E28.  That is, until I see an E39 roll menacingly by, then it’s definitely the E39.  Well, until I see something like this beautiful E34 pop up on eBay.  Damn, these are good looking cars.  The last of the hand-built M cars, they also carried over the M1/M5/M6 inline-6, displacing 3.5 liters.  Power was up to 315hp, and the clean early 90s styling make it one of the most subtle M cars.  It’s beautiful and fast, exemplified by this low-mileage version that showed up on eBay.

This really is one of the most gorgeous E34s I’ve seen.  Though I normally go for darker/subtle colors, I think the red is awesome.  It’s wearing some of the best BMW wheels out there; I’ve seen these look amazing on everything from E30 M3s to E38 7-series.  The Dinan chip and suspension are tasteful upgrades that make it a bit better without overdoing it.  To top off the total package, it only has 55k miles.  This total package comes at a price, however, and the Buy-It-Now is set at $20,750.  A lot of money for sure, as there are other E34 M5s out there for 1/4 of the price.  On the other hand, those cars probably suck.  There are E34 540i’s going around $15k, and considering the nature and condition of this car, it’s not exorbitant.  Hand-built, sexy 90s Teutonic speed for the price of a Honda Civic sounds good to me.

-NR

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Posted by Nate in BMW, Dinan | March 15, 2010 | 4 Comments »

1991 E34 M5 Surfaces in Tacoma

A very clean 1991 E34 M5 has hit the market in the Pacific Northwest.  The market for these cars can be a bit of a mixed bag as condition and care vary wildly.  This example looks to be well cared for and in very good condition.  At 136k the mileage is still reasonable and the seller states the car comes with records as to avoid any surprises.

1991 M5 for Sale

“1991 BMW E34 M5. One of the 1,485 hand built machines for the US. 310 horsepower from the factory. Very fast, amazing handling and braking in a civilized package.136,000 miles. Beautiful condition inside and out. Black on black leather. Power everything. Lots of service records. This car has been loved its whole life. Original other than Alpine alarm with keyless entry, Bav Auto springs, Bilstein Sports, Self Leveling Suspension Delete, 850 bushings, Racing Dynamics strut bar and sways, and Turner motorsport chip. The only flaws in the interior are a slightly warn shift knob and a very small worn corner of the drivers door panel pocket. The exterior is very nice with very minor cosmetic blemishes here and there. All original VIN tags in place. All original paint except for grille and mirror faces painted for rock chips. Amazing for an 18 year old car. The S38 motor runs great with excellent compression and leakdown numbers (photo documentation available). An incredible driving and looking car. The best car I’ve ever owned. I’d love to keep it forever but I’ve been given the chance to buy what I consider the ultimate classic BMW. If I could afford both, I would! I’m asking $12,500 but cash talks!”

While not a show car this is a very clean M5 at a fair price.  The seller paints a very thorough description and the pictures that accompany the ad are fantastic.  The photo taken from the top could have been hanging in my room as a very young fellow when my M car lust first began.  The photos also shed some light on the cars warts, all of which could be addressed with enough time and money.  Assuming the PPI checked out this would be a great value at $12.5K.

~Aaron.

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Posted by Aaron in BMW | January 20, 2010 | 11 Comments »

1991 BMW e34 M5 For Sale in Red with 47k Miles

Stellar mileage on this very nice looking 1991 BMW M5 listed on eBayMotors:

quote from seller’s eBayMotors listing:

I am selling this car with a heavy heart. My first born is due to arrive on earth in March and so this is the only reason I am selling this car. Too many toys and this one is going.

About:
This is a 1991 E34 M5 US Model with 47,962 original miles to chassis and engine with matching numbers(the mileage will go up by a few miles as I drive it to keep it fresh). This car has not been modified in any way; it is one hundred percent stock down to the radio. There is no rust on this car. In very good condition with low miles.

For the most part the pictures show a great looking original car. The engine compartment could use some detailing, but aside from that, it looks really sharp in that red on light tan leather. I’d hope a car like this would have some records, but the ad doesn’t mention any specifically. But then the seller states right in the auction description that his reserve is only $17k. If a PPI checked out, I’d easily overlook that omission for a car with such low miles!

dc

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Posted by Dan in BMW | November 11, 2008 | No Comments »

1995 BMW 540i M-sport Dinan V8 6-speed blk/blk For Sale

A true e34 540i M Sport is a rare beast, and here’s one for sale in San Francisco for $15k on Craigslist:

quote from seller’s Craigslist posting:

This is a real 540i M-Sport. One of 200 made, last of the E34 body cars. Making this one even more rare, it has a manual transmission and all available options on top of the $7600 M-sport option. (ASC+T traction control, heated seats…) BMW went to the M5 parts bin with these M-Sport cars and put all of the M5 parts on it except for the Engine/Transmission, instead it recieved a 4.0 V8 mated to a 6-speed manual.

I think these are fantastic cars. But being in a used sportscar slump with the economy in the toilet, one has to wonder if the $15k asking of this car is a bit optimistic. After all, an e34 M5 of the same vintage, mileage, and condition trades hands in the same neighborhood. Sure the S38 will cost more in the long run, but how much more?

dc

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Posted by Dan in BMW | October 17, 2008 | 3 Comments »

1991 BMW e34 M5 in Alpine White

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Alpine white on black leather. Does it get any better on an M car than this? I don’t think so either. This 1991 e34 M5 looks very clean for 104k miles, and if the documentation of upkeep holds up, $11k sounds like an absolute bargain for this legendary modern classic.

Listing on Roadfly for this 1991 BMW M5 in Alpine White in MA:

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1991 BMW e34 M5 Black Leather

1991 BMW e34 M5 Black Leather

quote from Roadfly listing:

1991 BMW M5 The e34 M5 was a very special car. Each was hand built by a team of two skilled craftsmen. This one has been Garaged kept and is in excellent shape. It has 109K Miles. It is white with black leather interior. The car has upgraded Dinan supension, Dinan chip and cam gears. Absolutely Immaculate Interior and All power functions operational. A/C blows Strong and Cold. Extensive service history.

There are a lot of if’s when it comes to e34 M5′s, and there is homework that must be done for this car. But on the other hand, it wasn’t too long ago that cream puff e34 M5′s were in the $18-25k range. If it took a few thousand to get this car into really sharp condition, you’d still be ahead of the game.

BMW e34 M5 Resources:

And how about this killer vintage Motorweek spot on the e34 M5 from 1990!

Or this fantastic BMW promotional video:

dc

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Posted by Dan in BMW | July 27, 2008 | No Comments »