If you’re a fan of 80s and 90s performance cars, they don’t come much more special than this – the legendary E34 BMW M5.
Based on the 5-Series saloon, the E34 was the last of the six-cylinder M5s, and to many is regarded as the model’s high watermark. Powered by the legendary S38 straight-six powerplant, the M5 developed 315bhp and was assembled by hand at the M-Division’s Dingolfing Factory in Bavaria, built up around a painted factory body shell.
This one is a lovely, original example that was purchased by the vendor – a long-term BMW enthusiast – earlier this year. He’d always wanted one and is sad to have to sell it, but a new business venture means he needs to sell it to raise investment capital.
It’s a fabulous colour – Macau Blue – which is almost a dark metallic black with anthracite blue highlights, and rides on immaculate factory alloys.
It was given a full service by the vendor in September this year. It is presented in extremely good original condition – not perfect, but incredibly smart and solid – and comes with a Lux Pack interior featuring heated front and rear seats. It has an advisory-free MOT valid until August 2024 and is a great example of a well-cared-for and highly useable M-Car icon, ready to show and enjoy.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
UK V5C
MOT August 2024
DVLA plate change – previously on a cherished registration
All original manuals and complete book pack in BMW wallet
Original Blaupunkt Toronto radio-cassette manual
Invoices for all service parts acquired by the vendor in September 2023
Selection of past service and parts invoices and receipts
Further invoice for major service and minor repairs totalling £1,800 in August this year
Was stored for 13 years before being put back on the road earlier in 2023
Dealer number plates from Cooper BMW in Kent
THE CONDITION
Macau Blue Metallic – so dark it appears black in most lights
Genuine BMW ‘Throwing Star’ alloy wheels in immaculate order
Decent Toyo tyres all-round
Excellent external order with just a few very slight blemishes
Tiny area where paint has rubbed thin on bootlid
Small amount of lacquer peel on fuel filler flap
Some deterioration to matt black finish on upper door frames
A few very small stone chips commensurate with the car’s age and mileage
Presents superbly overall and paint has a good quality finish
Underside in good condition and no structural advisories on recent MOT
Grey leather and cloth sports seats, heated front and rear
Seats in very good order with no notable wear
Good carpets and headlining
Door cards in good order with slight sagging fabric to OSR door
Original Blaupunkt Toronto radio-cassette
Phillips radio-cassette player
Electric sunroof
Four electric windows
Cruise control
Three-spoke M-Sport steering wheel
M5 stainless kickplates
Superb crack-free dashboard
Functioning factory trip computer
Tailored rubber floor mats
Complete and untouched tool kit
Factory fire extinguisher and first aid kit
Original glovebox torch
THE MECHANICS
3.5-litre straight six
315bhp
Five-speed manual transmission
Engine runs well and shows good oil pressure
Recent overhaul and new brake pads and sensors
Serviced just a few hundred miles ago
Car has been lightly recommissioned for road use
Please note: MOT record in 2006 entry was an error by the tester - this is supported by history documentation
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✓ A non-refundable deposit will be payable if you are the winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for details.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is, Where Is’ basis and without warranty. A full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase and bidding is highly recommended. Photos and descriptions are for guidance purposes only.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
✓ UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check, to verify that they show no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and have no finance owing.
✓ Buyers are responsible for vehicle collection or delivery.
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1990 BMW M5 (E34)
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