1998 BMW 535i AC Schnitzer (E39) For Sale

The Appeal

BMW’s E39 5-series is already a highly regarded and much sought after retro executive saloon. But when you add in a full AC Schnitzer package, it becomes something very special indeed.

This 535i was specified with an AC Schnitzer kit that added a whopping £7,000 to the list price.

It makes for a subtle but menacing aesthetic, and makes it a truly rare machine these days.

With that wonderful V8, a smooth automatic transmission and a high spec it makes for an excellent, and very collectible, luxury Q-car.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in December 1998

Specified with a full AC Schnitzer kit worth £7,000

Low ownership

Same owner since 2006, from 2015 the car was part of a collection

It was taken off the road from 2016 until 2022

In 2022 it was recommissioned to return to the road

Just 46,204 miles, confirmed by MOT and service record

Just 8,000 miles covered since June 2013

Extensive history file including invoices, previous MOTs and original order form

Owner’s handbooks and service record present

Comprehensive service record

Current MOT to August 2023

Current V5C present and correct, with two keys

The Interior

Black leather upholstery in excellent condition for the age, showing little evidence of wear

Wood veneers to the dash, door cards and centre console, all appear to be in fine condition, with no signs of cracks or delamination we could see

Black carpets and matched overmats in good condition

Electric windows and door mirrors

Modern double-din Pioneer entertainment system with radio, CD, hands-free and satellite navigation

Dual zone climate control with front and rear heated screens

Cruise control

Pixels in the instrument display can be temperamental (common E39 issue)

Original wired phone handset

Glove box torch still present and in working condition

Original toolkit present in the boot

The vendor tells us that everything works, with no issues they are aware of

The Exterior

Smart dark grey metallic paintwork, in fine condition with no notable blemishes or damage we could see

All of the bodywork appears to be undamaged and corrosion free

The AC Schnitzer kit is in excellent condition, with no damage or poor fitment apparent

The vendor has fitted new polished AC Schnitzer split-rim 18” alloys

A brand new matching set of Goodyear tyres were fitted following the advisory on the recent MOT

Overall the car presents exceptionally well

The Mechanics

3,498cc V8 engine offering up 241bhp to the rear wheels

Unmodified other than a K&N performance air filter

Smooth 5-speed automatic transmission

Genuine low mileage, good service history and long MOT

The vendor assures us that the car drives very well, performing just as it should and offering a smooth and refined ride.

Summary

We love a good Q-car, and they don’t come much better than a V8 powered E39 in full AC Schnitzer wrapping.

The E39 has always been a handsome and well-proportioned car, and the kit nicely enhances those fine lines.

This example has been very well preserved too.

Offered with an extensive service and maintenance record, a long MOT and very low mileage, we think you’ll have to go a very long way to find a nicer E39.

Whoever walks away with this gem is sure to have many thousands of miles of happy motoring ahead of them.

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1998 BMW 535i AC Schnitzer (E39)

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