1980 BMW 528i
VIN 6783435
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Aug 1, 2025
What’s special about this listing
This vehicle has had only one owner and was purchased new in 1981 (1980 model). There are a few things a purchaser should know:
It has been garaged consistently throughout its life.
The original engine overheated and was replaced with a BMW factory rebuilt engine in 1998. At the time, the car had 133,647 miles on it.
The automatic door locks do not work and would need repair.
The original radio was stolen and has been replaced
There are comprehensive repair and maintenance records going back to when it was purchased at German Motors in SF in 1981
The interior is clean and the seats are in very good condition.
The exterior paint is in very good condition
The car can idle a bit roughly for a few minutes until it is warm.
The car's miles are ~85% freeway
The car has been continuously respected, loved and maintained
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.
- Year
- 1980
- Make
- BMW
- Model Family
- 5 Series
- Model Generation
- E12
- Model Variant
- 528i
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- 6783435
- Mileage
- 184,770 mi
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 2.8L I6 (M30)
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Sedan
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 4 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Blue
- Color Group (Int)
- Beige/Tan
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