1988 BMW 528e Sedan Grey E

1988 BMW 5-Series E Additional Info:

This 1988 BMW 528e is a silver-finished example powered by a 3.0-liter S50 inline-six that drives the rear wheels via a replacement five-speed manual transmission with an aftermarket clutch and flywheel as well as a limited-slip differential with gearing reportedly sourced from an E36 M3. The car rides on 17″ Style 5 alloy wheels and adjustable BC Racing coil-over shocks and is further equipped with a Mishimoto radiator, a custom-fabricated exhaust system, yellow fog lights, a sunroof, tinted windows, an M Tech 1 steering wheel, a Bluetooth-capable Alpine head unit, a trunk-mounted subwoofer, and replacement power-adjustable front seats upholstered in black leather.E39-sourced 17″ Style 5 alloy wheels are mounted with 235/45 Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes and the car rides on adjustable BC Racing coil-over shocks. Power steering was added in September 2019 and work in May 2023 involved installing hub centering rings and replacing the idler arm and front wheel bearings. A sound system comprised of a Bluetooth-capable Alpine head unit, a trunk-mounted subwoofer, and aftermarket speakers was installed under current ownership. The cracked dashboard is covered by a cloth pad and the car is not equipped with air conditioning, though the seller notes that the A/C lines remain in place. The driver’s door lock cylinder is described as finicky, and photos provided in the gallery show a tear on the driver’s seat upholstery as well as cracks and blemishes on the seating surfaces. The 3.0-liter S50 inline-six was reportedly sourced from a 1995 M3 and was overhauled prior to the 2017 installation that utilized Classic Daily mounts. Electrical work at that time involved adapting the wiring harness and relocating the battery to the trunk. The engine is equipped with a Spectre open-element air cleaner, an electric fan, and a Mishimoto radiator, which was installed in September 2022. Work in March 2022 involved changing the oil, re-sealing the fuel pump and the fuel-level sending unit, and replacing the water pump, thermostat housing seal, fuel filter, and fuel lines. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.23:1 gearing reportedly sourced from an E36 M3. The transmission and differential were installed concurrently with a Valeo single-mass flywheel and clutch kit. A custom-fabricated exhaust system with an aftermarket muffler and resonator is in place

Vehicle Details

This 1988 BMW 528e is a silver-finished example powered by a 3.0-liter S50 inline-six that drives the rear wheels via a replacement five-speed manual transmission with an aftermarket clutch and flywheel as well as a limited-slip differential with gearing reportedly sourced from an E36 M3. The car rides on 17″ Style 5 alloy wheels and adjustable BC Racing coil-over shocks and is further equipped with a Mishimoto radiator, a custom-fabricated exhaust system, yellow fog lights, a sunroof, tinted windows, an M Tech 1 steering wheel, a Bluetooth-capable Alpine head unit, a trunk-mounted subwoofer, and replacement power-adjustable front seats upholstered in black leather.E39-sourced 17″ Style 5 alloy wheels are mounted with 235/45 Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes and the car rides on adjustable BC Racing coil-over shocks. Power steering was added in September 2019 and work in May 2023 involved installing hub centering rings and replacing the idler arm and front wheel bearings. A sound system comprised of a Bluetooth-capable Alpine head unit, a trunk-mounted subwoofer, and aftermarket speakers was installed under current ownership. The cracked dashboard is covered by a cloth pad and the car is not equipped with air conditioning, though the seller notes that the A/C lines remain in place. The driver’s door lock cylinder is described as finicky, and photos provided in the gallery show a tear on the driver’s seat upholstery as well as cracks and blemishes on the seating surfaces.

The 3.0-liter S50 inline-six was reportedly sourced from a 1995 M3 and was overhauled prior to the 2017 installation that utilized Classic Daily mounts. Electrical work at that time involved adapting the wiring harness and relocating the battery to the trunk. The engine is equipped with a Spectre open-element air cleaner, an electric fan, and a Mishimoto radiator, which was installed in September 2022. Work in March 2022 involved changing the oil, re-sealing the fuel pump and the fuel-level sending unit, and replacing the water pump, thermostat housing seal, fuel filter, and fuel lines.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement ZF five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 3.23:1 gearing reportedly sourced from an E36 M3. The transmission and differential were installed concurrently with a Valeo single-mass flywheel and clutch kit. A custom-fabricated exhaust system with an aftermarket muffler and resonator is in place