Hi everyone — longtime E28 fan here listing a rare Euro-spec 1985 535i for sale. This is a factory-built Euro model (not a U.S. retrofit), legally titled and registered in California. It was with the original owner for around 35 years, imported new from Germany and flown First Class via Lufthansa Cargo. Per the original owner, it lived in Washington for its first 12 years, then Southern California for the rest.This is a super clean driver — not a show car, but a well-loved example with a straight body, beautiful interior, tasteful upgrades, and a long list of recent maintenance.Key Specs:
1985 BMW 535i Euro-Spec
Alpinweiss over new custom black leather sport interior
M30B34 + 5-speed manual
193,xxx miles
Clean CA title (copy of prior WA title also available)
August 1985 build date (door tag confirmed)
VIN: WBADC110501255425 (Euro VIN – non-U.S.)
Euro-Spec Highlights:
Factory Euro bumpers, Euro lights, and Euro taillights with working fogs
Bosch Euro alarm system (key included, untested)
Mark D'Sylva EAT performance chip
Cold A/C (recharged and working great)
Working odometer with updated battery-less SI board
Euro rear headrests, removable rear door window shades
BMW M-Tech interior trim elements
Premium stereo system with upgraded speakers + discreet subwoofer under rear seat
New Bosch ignition coil, fuel filter, fuel pump & relay
New oxygen sensor
New alternator + A/C belts
New 80°C thermostat
AGM battery (H6)
New control arms and tie rods
Includes many prior maintenance receipts — some dating back nearly 30 years
Known Issues (Transparency):
Driver door lock cylinder is broken (vacuum lock works fine from inside and with keyless)
Dash is cracked (covered; reupholstered replacement included)
ABS light is on
Brake warning light occasionally comes on
Minor cosmetic flaws: small dings, paint chips, etc. Photos & Videos:
Dozens of high-res photos + 2 videos here: Google Drive Gallery photos seem to open in reverse order. I don't know how to fix this, so pls sort them from lowest number before viewing, this way you see the more important pix first...
(Apologies for the blurry license plate edits — let’s call them "abstract art." )Asking Price: $25,000 Location: Santa Monica, CA PM me or reply with questions — happy to chat or schedule a viewing
Hi everyone — longtime E28 fan here listing a rare Euro-spec 1985 535i for sale. This is a factory-built Euro model (not a U.S. retrofit), legally titled and registered in California. It was with the original owner for around 35 years, imported new from Germany and flown First Class via Lufthansa Cargo. Per the original owner, it lived in Washington for its first 12 years, then Southern California for the rest.This is a super clean driver — not a show car, but a well-loved example with a straight body, beautiful interior, tasteful upgrades, and a long list of recent maintenance.Key Specs:
1985 BMW 535i Euro-Spec
Alpinweiss over new custom black leather sport interior
M30B34 + 5-speed manual
193,xxx miles
Clean CA title (copy of prior WA title also available)
August 1985 build date (door tag confirmed)
VIN: WBADC110501255425 (Euro VIN – non-U.S.)
Euro-Spec Highlights:
Factory Euro bumpers, Euro lights, and Euro taillights with working fogs
Bosch Euro alarm system (key included, untested)
Mark D'Sylva EAT performance chip
Cold A/C (recharged and working great)
Working odometer with updated battery-less SI board
Euro rear headrests, removable rear door window shades
BMW M-Tech interior trim elements
Premium stereo system with upgraded speakers + discreet subwoofer under rear seat
New Bosch ignition coil, fuel filter, fuel pump & relay
New oxygen sensor
New alternator + A/C belts
New 80°C thermostat
AGM battery (H6)
New control arms and tie rods
Includes many prior maintenance receipts — some dating back nearly 30 years
Known Issues (Transparency):
Driver door lock cylinder is broken (vacuum lock works fine from inside and with keyless)
Dash is cracked (covered; reupholstered replacement included)
ABS light is on
Brake warning light occasionally comes on
Minor cosmetic flaws: small dings, paint chips, etc. Photos & Videos:
Dozens of high-res photos + 2 videos here: Google Drive Gallery photos seem to open in reverse order. I don't know how to fix this, so pls sort them from lowest number before viewing, this way you see the more important pix first...
(Apologies for the blurry license plate edits — let’s call them "abstract art." )Asking Price: $25,000 Location: Santa Monica, CA PM me or reply with questions — happy to chat or schedule a viewing
Key Specs:
Euro-Spec Highlights:
Recent Maintenance (~191k–193k mi):
Known Issues (Transparency):
Photos & Videos:
Google Drive Gallery photos seem to open in reverse order. I don't know how to fix this, so pls sort them from lowest number before viewing, this way you see the more important pix first...
)
Asking Price: $25,000
Location: Santa Monica, CA
PM me or reply with questions — happy to chat or schedule a viewing
Euro-Spec Highlights:
Known Issues (Transparency):
Photos & Videos:
)
Asking Price: $25,000
Location: Santa Monica, CA
PM me or reply with questions — happy to chat or schedule a viewing