1987 BMW 5-Series

535is Sedan

3.4L Straight 6 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

WBADC8402H1720906

Gasoline

1987 BMW 535IS This vehicle is an all-original EXTREMELY RARE, BEAUTIFUL,Collector's Car that has been well maintained and would make an easy show car, race car, or easy full restoration project. This car simply needs some TLC to be a great investment!! Any BMW enthusiasts knows the value of this rare car and how this vehicle will continue to appreciate in value. This car is extremely nice, and it gets a lot of attention. The car runs great and is extremely fast, GREAT ON GAS. It only needs a few minor issues addressed that I outline below to be maximized. This car should be purchased by a BMW enthusiast who knows the history, value, and quirks of this car. I encourage any bidder to come take a look at the car before bidding to get comfortable with the bid. The car still has the original paint that is in decent condition that is commensurate with the age of the vehicle. THE SIX DIGIT ODOMETER AND AUTOCHECK REPORT SHOWS THE MILEAGE HISTORY OF THIS CAR at slightly over 155,000!!! I have all the maintenance documents from 2003. The title to this vehicle is clear! The car comes with factory sport kit, rear spoiler, factory sport Recaro seats, sunroof, Sport Wheels, sport exhaust, performance exhaust tip, on-board computer. This car has been driven sparingly for years and was stored in covered storage. The vehicle has never been wrecked!! The mileage on the vehicle is original at 155,000. I still drive this vehicle occasionally, so it may have a few miles over 156,000 when it is purchased. The engine and transmission are original and do not have any modifications. The 3.5 liter engine comes with fuel injection and is extremely strong and does not smoke, burn or leak any oil. My plan was to fully restore the vehicle over a few years and finish the project with a show-quality paint job. The wheels on the car are in great condition and are from a newer 5-series BMW. The tires are performance series Potenza tires that have about 60% tread remaining.One of the tires also has a sidewall plug repair. The vehicle had the complete front end rebuilt a few years back. I have not installed the hub-centric rings, that may be the reason for a slight shake at above 50 MPH. The interior is in excellent condition for a classic car that is over twenty years old. The only blemishes are a few cracks in the dash, a tear in the headliner fabric on the driver’s side, one quarter-sized tear in the headliner above the DS seat and a tear in the headiner above the right rear seat, and rashing and tears in the seats. The front seats will need to be recovered, but it will be well worth the expense as they are factory multi-position power Recaro seats. The paint on the right front fender is starting to fade a bit due to the sun. The floor pans on the vehicle are solid without rust. There is no rust in the wheel wells or door jambs. The rear seat is in decent condition. I have installed new sport seat covers on the front seats to help protect them and add to aesthetic appeal. The steering wheel is the original BMW competition steering wheel that has a vinyl wrap around it. The door panels are original and in excellent condition, but the dash does have about four cracks in it that are from a factory flaw in the design since most 1980s BMWs I have seen have the same tears. There are very inexpensive dash covers that can be purchased for about $200. All of the seat belts, seat belt loops are present and are in good condition. The car has power windows that work fine. The doors open and shut like new! The radio is an aftermarket Alpine AM/FM/CD radio and works fine. The speakers are older and do not have the capacity to maximiw the radio. The original power antenna works fine The air conditioning and heater on the car works. The blower fan is loud at times and the new owner may want to replace it with another blower fan and motor that will be included in the sale. The glass on the vehicle is in great condition and has no breaks or cracks The cargo area is in great condition and has the original trunk tool pack, jack and spare tire. The vehicle has the original paint and I would rate it at a 7 out of ten. The front hood has some very minor dings in it that appear to be from hail. The front and rear BMW emblem are in great shape. My intent is to represent this vehicle well in my description in hope that a new owner will give this car the due love that it needs. As with all older vehicles, vehicle lovers may have different perspectives on the condition of vehicles. I encourage any interested bidder to inspect the vehicle in-person before bidding or buying. The vehicle will be available for inspection during the auction based on pre-arranged appointment as I have to retrieve the vehicle from my storage unit. Winning bidder must make a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 via paypal within 24 hrs after the auction concludes. Balance of the winning bid must be received within 7 days of the auction’s completion. I accept payment via paypal, money order, or cashiers check for final payment. I reserve the right to end this auction early since the vehicle is being offered for sale locally AT A HIGHER PRICE THAN MY RESERVE. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have the vehicle thoroughly inspected, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. The winning bidder will receive a clear and open title endorsed by the previous owner GOOD LUCK! On Nov-10-11 at 19:56:05 PST, seller added the following information: Did I mention this Rare Zinno Red 535 "IS" is completely RUST FREE??? Must sell!!! Lowered Reserve!!!On Nov-15-11 at 08:45:14 PST, seller added the following information: Ok Guys!! This car MUST sell!! Reserve has been lowered again!! This is the last time. If it does not sell, I will just keep it, and continue with plans to mint it out!!!