Description
BMW E28 520i Auto: Time Warp Example/ 1 Previous Owner
The 5 Series ‘Executive’ range has been manufactured by BMW since 1972 and the second generation E28 was in production between 1981 and 1988 (replacing the E12) and established the BMW brand as a sports saloon for the upwardly mobile family man.
At Milestones we are gaining an enviable reputation for keeping a small stock of emerging classics for our discerning customers. This one previous owner, 52k mile, unrestored E28 has just come back to us from a regular customer - we sold him the car to him last year - in part-exchange for another Milestones classic.
With a high level of comfort, super smooth (M20) six cylinder engine and willing performance it is just the car for an enthusiast looking for something a little different to use every day or simply as a high-days-and-holiday classic that can be used carefully while going up in value.
Our Luxor Beige (welcome to 1987!) E28 was supplied new during November 1987 to its first owner in Cyprus by Char. Pilakouyas & Sons, the BMW dealership in Limassol, Cyprus. The car was used sparingly and garaged at the family home in Cyprus until 1999 when it was shipped to central London where it spent most of the time under a dust sheet in an underground garage.
Today the car is in exceptional condition inside and out – this is not your usual restoration will replacement sills/ floor plans & tired interior – and everything is original. All the rubber sills are supple and the interior is a special place to be with no wear to the trim & a totally crack free dashboard.
Mechanically the BMW drives like a five-year-old car with the straight-six engine and auto box all in excellent condition. The whole package is set-off by the TRX period alloy wheels.
There is a nice history file with invoices from Cyprus, importation paperwork, City of Westminster parking letters and drivers book pack including instruction manual and service book.
Cars in this condition sadly still make Jamie and I very excited - we are petrolheads at heart. We recommend viewing and an early test drive to fully appreciate this remarkable car.
