SA e28 M5's overseas UK + Aus

[symmat001]

Came Across this Ad in the UK

South African spec e28 m5's for sale in the UK was exported in 2003.
Sad, but worth more over there sadly. 16 000 Pounds

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C261648#

Clocks changed to MPH

There is also a guy in Australia.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e28-m5-discussion/43620-pics-south-african-red-e28-m5.html

"G'day from Melbourne Gustav, and thanks for the update. Here are some pix of my own M5 ... South African built, number five of the 96 built with serial
number 001017 etched on all the glass, henna red with light grey "full
leather" (even the dash top) interior, 1987 build, imported to Australia
privately in 1996 (this model was not officially imported by BMW Australia),
45000 kms (28000 miles) to date from new."

I wonder how many more prestine examples are left in SA and how many have been exported, both m5's and 333's?

It's a shame that the South African market for classics and special editions is poor, i put it down to people not knowing what they own, and lack of confidence in them as an investment

 

[///MALCOLM325]

I'm glad it's still alive instead of lying dead somewhere, rusting in peace.

It's a legendary car and should be in good capable hands instead of some boy racer using it to drift through the suburbs of SA.

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

now why do we not see pristine examples for sale here in SA?

 

[Adi]

just on the side, the production number of 96 quoted is not correct!

 

[symmat001]

just on the side, the production number of 96 quoted is not correct!

Personally I dont have a clue, Whats the correct number? I only got the number from the ad and thats what Bmw registry lists the number to be.

SA (RHD without catalyst): 96 produced (assembled from CKD kits) from 6/87 through 11/88*
*Dates shown indicate final completion of vehicles assmebled in Rosslyn, South Africa.

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=7

 

[Adi]

have the figures at home....shall post.....

 

[Fordkoppie]

Came Across this Ad in the UK

South African spec e28 m5's for sale in the UK was exported in 2003.
Sad, but worth more over there sadly. 16 000 Pounds

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C261648#

Clocks changed to MPH

This car has changed hands so many times, i lost count. It is always for sale. And someone ruined the seats when they attempted this recover

 

[Raybimmer]

With the British winter and wettish climate a car like this is garaged for long times and so low kilos are done per annum .
Here we go for weekend drives....500 km :fencelook: and put kilos on .

Lots of dogs on Gumtree/junkmail......no pedigrees though :roflol: