Auction Watch: 1976 BMW 530i E12

Checkout this 1976 BMW 530i E12 here on eBay bidding for $1,525 reserve-not-met with auction ending on Saturday at 11:47AM PST.

V12 6spd Convert: 1995 BMW E34 550i

The E34 generation BMW 5-series (1988-1996) sits in the happy depreciated valley that all luxury sedans hit after the narcotizing new car smell is gone and the bills start to pile up.  However, this simply means that ownership transfers to a dedicated group of enthusiasts that consists of die-hard model fanboys, older folks who remember a time when stuff lasted for years, and speed junkies who modify anything that moves...this was owned by the latter.  Find this 1995 BMW E34 550i V12 6-Speed offered for $7,999 in Burlington, KY via craigslist.  Tip from Mrkwong.

M60 V8 Swap: 1986 BMW 325e E30

The E30 generation BMW 3-series is popular choice for budget car buyers who want something that looks classy, drives decent, and doesn't cost an arm and leg.   It won't offer the same amenities or speed as newer iterations of BMW's compact sedan, but swap in a V8 from a 5 Series and you are halfway there.  Find this 1986 BMW 325e E30 with M60 V8 swap offered for $6,500 in Mamaroneck, NY via craigslist.  Tip from Cory.

5k: Giotto di Bondo: 1977 BMW 530i E12

Giotto di Bondone (1266-1377 1337) was a Florence born artist who is often credited as being the father of the Italian Renaissance.  His fantastically detailed frescoes cover walls of many Italian churches and his work in perspective and the human form was something not seen for over 1000 years in Europe.  Giotto did not invent the artistic concepts he applied on church walls, but he helped to re-discover a lost capacity that was thoroughly exploited a few years later by the Ninja Turtle renaissance masters.  In the same way, the E12 5-series was not the first fun luxury sedan, but it help to re-ignite the love for driving that was all but lost during the middle-malaise-age.  Find this 1977 BMW 530i offered for $6,900 here on craigslist, located in Lancaster, CA PA. Tip from FuelTruck.