1984 BMW 528i E28 Sedan - Hennarot Red - 249,777km - 2.8L Inline-6, 5-Speed Manual, Australian Delivered
Price Guide: $28,000 - $40,000
Four-door sedan, 2.8-litre M30 inline-6, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, right-hand drive, 249,777km, Hennarot Red, black and grey cloth interior, Beverley SA.
Description
The E28 528i is one of the more underappreciated BMWs of the 1980s. It sits in the shadow of the more celebrated E30 but delivers a genuinely satisfying driving experience: a rev-happy 2.8-litre straight-six, a crisp five-speed manual, and rear-wheel drive handling with independent suspension at all four corners. The E28 generation ran from 1981 to 1988 and is now firmly established as a collectable classic, with values for solid original examples rising steadily as the E30 market has pushed into premium territory. This 1984 example is a genuine Australian-delivered car, built in March 1984 and finished in Hennarot Red (BMW paint code 052/3), confirmed by the build plate in the engine bay. Australian compliance is confirmed by the ADR plate on the firewall.
The photos show an honest, original car in good unrestored condition for its age and 249,777 kilometres. The Hennarot Red paint holds reasonable gloss across the panels with natural patina from four decades of use, and the panel lines are straight with no obvious signs of accident repair. The original Mahle-style alloy wheels are intact and correct for the specification, wearing what appear to be relatively modern tyre replacements. The "M528i" badge visible on the rear is worth noting as a period-correct market designation applied in some Australian-delivered examples. The interior presents well with black and grey cloth trim showing light wear appropriate to the mileage, and the dashboard remains intact without significant cracking. The original Blaupunkt radio is present, the manual climate controls are functional, and the service logbook and owner's manual accompany the car along with two original BMW keys. The engine bay is clean and original with no modifications visible. The boot is tidy with the spare wheel present and a practical jump-start terminal fitted on the boot sill.
The E28 528i in manual specification is now trading in the AUD $28,000 - $40,000 range in Australia for original examples in driver condition, with the better-presented manual cars attracting the top of that range. The price guide of $28,000 - $40,000 is realistic for this example as presented. For a buyer wanting classic BMW character with a genuine manual gearbox and a proper inline-six, at a price point well below E30 M3 territory, this is a compelling proposition.
Features
* 2.8-litre M30 inline-6 petrol engine, 184 horsepower
* Five-speed manual transmission
* Rear-wheel drive, right-hand drive, Australian-delivered
* Factory Hennarot Red paint (BMW code 052/3), build plate confirmed
* Original Mahle-style alloy wheels with BMW roundel centre caps
* Original Blaupunkt AM/FM radio with factory fascia
* Manual climate control with heating and cooling functional
* Power steering
* Four-wheel disc brakes with servo assistance
* Independent suspension front and rear
* Black and grey cloth interior trim in original specification
* Original leather-wrapped steering wheel
* Period-correct analogue instrument cluster
* Service logbook with documented maintenance history
* Original owner's manual included
* Two original BMW keys with green tag
* Spare wheel and tool kit present in boot
* Jump-start terminal fitted in boot sill
Condition Notes
* Minor stone chipping on bonnet leading edge from normal road use
* Light surface oxidation on undercarriage components consistent with age
* Minor wear to interior cloth trim and steering wheel leather consistent with 249,777km
* Original paint shows natural patina appropriate to 1984 manufacture
Specifications
Year: 1984
Make/Model: BMW 528i (E28)
Body: Four-door Sedan
Engine: 2.8-litre M30 Inline-6 Petrol, Naturally Aspirated
Power: 184 horsepower
Transmission: Five-speed Manual
Drive: Rear-wheel Drive
Odometer: 249,777km
Colour: Hennarot Red (BMW 052/3)
Interior: Black and Grey Cloth
Seats: 5
Price Guide: AUD $28,000 - $40,000
Location: Beverley, SA
VIN: WBADA72000Z593111
(Key #C11)
Lloyds stock #658205+1
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Location of item: 148 Main Street, Beverley, SA, Australia
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