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This 1978 BMW 520/6 type e12 of French origin is a 2nd hand car with 93.000 km. The seller indicates that the car is in very good general condition, that it has a valid Technical Control and that it has benefited from recent expenses. This 520 was bought new at BMW BAC 94, the seller has owned it for 2 years. After many years of immobilization, the seller has restored the vehicle.

On the outside, the car is in very good condition. The body has been restored and repainted in its original color. The seller specifies that the base was sound, but that the body was dismantled and repainted. Some corrosion points have been treated (see gallery). Plastics and exterior seals are in very good condition, as well as the headlights. Some chromes have been redone. The seller indicates that this e12 is free of corrosion. He also specifies that the car is entirely original on the outside.

The interior is in very good condition and entirely original. The velvet upholstery has no tears or holes but shows some light wear, especially on the driver's seat. We note a cigarette lighter mark on a door panel. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in very good condition, as well as the roof liner. The on-board instrumentation and the electrical equipment are working normally. It has its original car radio.

The 2.0-liter 6-cylinder developed 122 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the 4-speed manual transmission. The engine is fully original. Recently, it has benefited from the following charges:
- Clutch transmitter and receiver
- Refurbished carburetor
- Fuel hoses
- Meter and throttle cable
- Batterie neuve
- Distribution kit, water pump and accessory belt
- Ignition coil
- Electronic ignition kit
- Intermediate and rear exhaust silencer
- Standard review

The car has its 4 rims redone and new tires. The car brakes normally. Recently, the following parts of the running gear have been changed:
- Front calipers, discs and pads
- Wheel cylinder and rear brake shoe kit

The seller is a private individual located in France in Puteaux (92800) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration (normal), invoices, logbook, documentation and spare keys. The seller commits to provide a favorable CT of less than 6 months for the sale.

The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Lundi 18 January 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Wednesday, January 27th 2021 21:15
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