Every car company has specific models that put them on the map. While BMW can boast a flock of such important cars, the original 5 Series sedan helped endear the manufacturer to legions of fans.
The car first appeared for 1972 and made its U.S. debut as a 1975 model. The 5 Series still represents a major chunk of overall …
Good article, really nice car.
I love me some E12!!!
Very nice.
A WOO(steveK) heart plus a fine set of German threads equals a true winner IMHO.
I wonder if they have all the gauges working, seems like they would, engine bay looks solid.
I love that car.
one of my favourite models of BMW
Very very nice. I hope the a/c works better than that in the '75 530i that I owned
That thing is awesome.
No one will miss a 530i drivetrain. BMW was determined to meet emerging US smog laws in the mid-'70s without the use of a catalyst. Unfortunately, the result was a large thermactor-equipped motor with horrible drivability under any conditions. The later 528i debuted in '79 with a 2.8 liter 6, better EFI, and a catalyst. It was essentially the same car with a MUCH better powerplant worth saving.
I love the lines on this thing. It's got a great stance after the mods. BMW had it so right during that period.
love it!
So cool! And ridiculous that it has 50lbs less in the nose.
My parents had a 78 530i growing up, and that thermoreactor was about as silly of an idea as BMW ever had.
Love It!!! Always a favorite design of mine. I am going to look up how you get 454 out of 350- sounds like alchemy!
In reply to Shaun :
You don't get 454 out of 350.
Nice job 
She's a beaut!
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