Model: 1979 528i
Color: Chamonix White
Interior: Beige
Manual transmission; 4 speed
Milage: 116,128
Overview:
Rick has had this car for about 4 years, he is the second owner. The original owner bought the car in Danville (east of San Francisco) where it spent its first 28 years. That owner was a car collector of sorts and with so many other options, this car mostly sat unused. This story is very similar to other pristene examples of the e12. Unfortunately the original owner fell ill and died. his family began selling off the various cars. Rick was fortunate enough to learn of the car and bought it. At the time it had 76,ooo miles on the odometer.
The car has had a few upgrades, but is mostly stock.
A clean and well kept 528i
The fog lamps are protected with strong frames
The front emblem roundel shows its patina from years of waxing and buffing
Normally the US version of the '79 does not have a passenger side mirror.
Rick says the car came this way, so it's assumed the previous owner added it.
Standard period-correct upgrade are these 14-inch BBS Mahle rims.
Somebody spent the time to polish the lips - nice touch!
Tires are the stock 195-70R14
Actual milage at this writing.
The car has been garaged most of it's life, and it shows with a clean crack-free dash
Seats are starting losing some of its stuffing, but the uphostery is soft and undamaged
No rips or tears, the seats are soft and comfortable
The 4-speed shifter knob has experienced an artistic modification
Door panels are all clean, windows and locks all work
Close inspection of the car shows absolutely no rust - anywhere
Door jams are spotless
Exterior trim is mostly very clean, bumpers have no corrosion or fading
Rain gutters show no rust and paint is smooth (no cracks)
Trunk hinge has been lubricated and is in good working order
Tool kit is missing 2 plyers, window wrench and the blue cleaning rag
