BMW E28 524td Abandoned For 17 Years Brought Back To Life
This 1986 BMW 5 Series Sedan E28 in the 524td specification was neglected for nearly two decades, but now it runs and drives again.
This 1986 BMW 5 Series Sedan E28 in the 524td specification was neglected for nearly two decades, but now it runs and drives again.
This is far more than just an ordinary BMW 520i from the E28 generation as it has been fully restored and transformed into a neat rat rod.
What used to be a BMW E28 Sedan has been transformed into a more practical E28 Touring wagon by using the rear section of a Mercedes S123.
The owner of a mid-1980s BMW 5 Series E28 borrowed the engine from an E36 and slapped on a turbocharger while making other mods.
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A one-of-a-kind build, this 1985 BMW M535i finished in a purple/violet shade has a manual swap, a roll cage, and side exhausts.
After collecting dust and probably rust for a dozen of years, this old BMW 524td roars again with only a few quick tweaks.