1984 M535

[Peter@AEW]

Recently acquired for R150k from a collection no previous accident damage although in need of some touch ups.

Mechanically sound however in need of a thorough going over as it has severe water leaks and some of the rubber hoses for the power steering and aircon have perished.



If you look closely you will see how the whole side of the block is water rust stained from leaking hoses.
Equally the wiring loom has been located incorrectly.

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[babyboss]

nice cab ..
R150k bit steep ..

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

Looks to be in excellent condition indeed! Enjoy! :coolShake:

 

[Peter@AEW]

nice cab ..
R150k bit steep ..

I absolutely agree that R150k is more than a bit steep,given that there will be some R30k/R40k put into it to get it mechanically sound.

However consider that the car is complete and this range of cars is starting to demand a higher than normal price given its low production numbers.

I am told that there is a CA car which is asking R250k and there is a fair amount of interest in it.

 

[frozen]

Neat car, price is a bit high imo

 

[Peter@AEW]

Something interesting about the range of engine used in the M535 and I quote
"The M90 was the first road going BMW engine with 3.5 litre displacement. Originally this engine was used to test if the M88 engine was reliable with the narrow web spacing of 6.6mm. This means that this engine has exactly the same bore and stroke as the M88 and is directly related. However instead of a DOHC cylinder head with 24 valves, BMW used the SOHC cylinder head with 12 valves. The use of an electronically controlled fuel management system (Bosch LE-Jetronic) allowed a slightly higher compression of 9.3:1. Strictly, the M90 engine is not an M production engine although the E12 ///M535I in which it is used is a real M car. Until 1981, the M90 engine was used for the early 635CSI and the very rare and delectable E12 ///M535I from 1980.

In 1981 and 1982, Alpina used the last batch of the M90 engine to power the last versions of the B7 turbo versions of the E12 sedan and E24 coupe. For the B7S turbo, the M90 has been modified extensively to allow the use of a turbocharger. The B7S delivered 330hp @ 5800RPM and 500nm @3000RPM. During 1981 and 1982, Alpina only made 60 E12 sedans and 30 E24 coupe's in the B7S version."

 

[Peter@AEW]

Looks to be in excellent condition indeed! Enjoy! :coolShake:

Not mine unfortunately.........thank you nonetheless.

 

[Peter@AEW]

Here is a pic of the "L" stamped on the block.