Very cool to see M5 guys appreciate the classics! That was actually the reason I got out of my last BMW (335i) - so I could buy a truck to haul around my project car, parts car, etc... 1969 Hemi Charger 4spd, track pack - red on black, black vinyl top, black R/T stripe - all matching numbers - originally sold in my hometown also and only one original owner previous to my with only 59k original miles... quite the gem!
A shot when it was first taken to start restoration and a pic of one about a month ago after all the metal work was finally complete...
Wow, great project! Post pics and info on here when you finish it...
__________________ 2008 Space Gray/Black Full Merino Leather/Alum. trim Loaded - every option (minus heated steering wheel) Interior:Hardwired Valentine One with Concealed Display, Blinder Xtreme M25 (J16) Laser Jammer, Bimmian Interior Xenon Lighting Kit and ///M Racing Pedals Exterior: Hartge Front Spoiler Lip, Hartge Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner Vented and Domed Hood (Double-Sided CF), Hamann Roof Spoiler, H&R Springs and 15% Tint "Performance": ASR Cold Air Intake, RPI GT Section 3 Muffler, Custom Fabbed Straight-Pipe Section I, Evosport Power Pulley and Hybrid Rear Badge
You can follow the restoration here (started November 2007 - quite a crazy story on what we had to do to acquire the car, being a victim of fraud by the first shop we went to, and finally getting the car in the right hands about a year ago)... up to 21 pages!
BZ
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2001 BMW M5 - TiAg/Black - Mods - SOLD!
2007 BMW 335i - Montego Blue/Tan - Procede/Wheels/Coilovers - SOLD!
**Looking for low mileage E60 M5 - caught the bug again!!!**
How about restoring it to orginal specs? That would be what I would do. These cars are only worth $$ when they are as close to original as possible.
Not really my thing, I wouldnt enjoy it as much. I know I'm going to take a hit, but I'm going to love it while I have it. Plus, relative to Trans Ams, this wouldnt be worth that much anyways as it wasnt an original 455
__________________ 2008 Space Gray/Black Full Merino Leather/Alum. trim Loaded - every option (minus heated steering wheel) Interior:Hardwired Valentine One with Concealed Display, Blinder Xtreme M25 (J16) Laser Jammer, Bimmian Interior Xenon Lighting Kit and ///M Racing Pedals Exterior: Hartge Front Spoiler Lip, Hartge Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner Vented and Domed Hood (Double-Sided CF), Hamann Roof Spoiler, H&R Springs and 15% Tint "Performance": ASR Cold Air Intake, RPI GT Section 3 Muffler, Custom Fabbed Straight-Pipe Section I, Evosport Power Pulley and Hybrid Rear Badge
Here are some quick pics I took today when I went to the shop to drop off the Flowmaster Mufflers. I know these pics are weak, but it was all I had time for. 1 of the old 455 engine/trans and then 2 of the new motor sitting in the engine bay
__________________ 2008 Space Gray/Black Full Merino Leather/Alum. trim Loaded - every option (minus heated steering wheel) Interior:Hardwired Valentine One with Concealed Display, Blinder Xtreme M25 (J16) Laser Jammer, Bimmian Interior Xenon Lighting Kit and ///M Racing Pedals Exterior: Hartge Front Spoiler Lip, Hartge Rear Diffuser, Vorsteiner Vented and Domed Hood (Double-Sided CF), Hamann Roof Spoiler, H&R Springs and 15% Tint "Performance": ASR Cold Air Intake, RPI GT Section 3 Muffler, Custom Fabbed Straight-Pipe Section I, Evosport Power Pulley and Hybrid Rear Badge
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