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First drive since 2008 - 1974 BMW E12 520

BMW E12
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Last week, went on a mini drive around the car park. This is the first time this car is driven since 2008 and it is the first time for me, since 2004. However, before it could be driven, a few jobs need to be done. There is still a huge amount to do, but this is just a start. #bmw #bmw5series #bmwlovers #firstdrive #carrestoration BMW 520 e12 BMW E12 BMW E12 South Africa E12 BMW Help this channel with a donation on the following link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Gentilsgarage I am also on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, Twitter and email where you can also contact me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentilsgarage/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@gentil79 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/GentilsGarage Twitter: https://twitter.com/GentilsGarage Email: Gentilsgarage@gmail.com

About BMW E12

The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1972 to 1981 and replaced the saloon models of the BMW New Class range. Initial models were powered by inline-four engines, using either a carburettor or fuel-injection. A year after launch, the first model powered by a straight-six engine was introduced. By the final years of E12 production, most models used a straight-six engine. There was no M5 model for the E12, however the E12 M535i is considered to be t...

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