Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The February Timed Online Auction on Thursday the 27th of February. Background:
BMW truly moved the Executive Sports Saloon goalposts with the launch of the E28 M5 in February 1985, pairing the already highly regarded M535i chassis with a version of their M88/ 3 straight-six, from the M1 supercar – which the M Division also upgraded! At launch, it was the fastest production saloon on the planet and buyers flocked to it.
The introduction of the E34 5-series model in 1988 allowed the M boffins to really go to town, introducing the S38 straight-six – a modification of the previous generation’s powerplant – upping power from 286 to 311PS (311bhp) at 6, 000rpm, with a thumping 360Nm of torque.
Driving through a 5-speed manual transmission, this luxuriously appointed saloon would sprint to 60mph in 6. 3 seconds and hurtle on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. Late in 1991, engine capacity was increased to 3. 8-litres, further boosting performance with 340PS (335bhp) and a 0-60mph time of 5. 9 seconds.
The car:
Each M5 started life as a fully painted shell on BMW’s Dingolfing production line, before being hand-assembled at the company’s plant in Garching, outside Munich and this left-hand drive example is no different, having being first delivered to a private collector in Germany, before being imported to the UK by a specialist in 2017 for another private collector to add to his M cars.
Resplendent in black metallic, this exquisite M5 sits on genuine BMW Parallel Rims – the perfect period upgrade – and has the M badge-delete option for discretion, paired with a top-tint screen. The full black nappa leather interior is in equally superb condition, cosseting and supporting driver and passengers in the kind of luxury that M-car buyers demand.
Benefiting from Sports EDC suspension, this magnificent driver’s machine has had just two highly discerning owners, is in outstanding condition for its age and comes with a full service history.
Summary:
A rare opportunity to purchase a piece of BMW motoring history, a subtle, understated and very attractive iron fist in a velvet glove. Take aim, and shrink continents at will.
Location: Worcestershire
Seller: Private
Photos: Professional
