It’s unclear why this classic M5 sports sedan just ended up in a garage, but it might be worth salvaging
- Recently, a classic BMW E34 M5 was found abandoned in the garage of a mansion worth $1.5 million.
- The car appears to have been untouched since 2008, raising questions about the fate of its owner.
- Despite its age, the M5 produced from 1988 to 1995 is still a coveted car among car enthusiasts.
We all love the excitement of finding a good barn. But these days, a more accurate term might be “garage find.” Just as classic cars sit in dusty old barns for decades, more modern machines are often forgotten in garages. Case in point: A BMW E34 M5 was recently spotted parked quietly and neglected in an abandoned mansion.
The performance sedan was discovered and photographed by two independent YouTube channels –big bank and silent hill exploration— with black exterior and ivory leather interior. The owner appears to have placed a German license plate on the front bumper and a Georgia license plate on the rear bumper. BMW’s famous S38 inline-six engine sits under the hood, and a manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels only.
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Unfortunately, Explorer didn’t provide many specific details about the second-generation M5 or its previous owner. Apparently, he’s a doctor and also owns several die-cast and model cars. They believe this E34 M5 has been abandoned since 2008. Neighbors allegedly saw the car owner as recently as 2015, but the filmmakers didn’t provide any solid evidence to back up their claims.
Regardless of its mysterious past, this is indeed a car worth pursuing. While the E34’s performance is undoubtedly superior to that of the more modern M5, the E34 was good enough to spawn its descendants.
Produced from 1988 to 1995 and available in the United States from 1991 to 1993, the E34 M5 was powered by a 3.5-liter inline-six engine that produced 310 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. Unfortunately, due to emissions regulations, American enthusiasts missed out on the estate (touring) version and the upgraded 3.8-liter 335 horsepower (340 PS) version.
It’s worth noting that this forgotten luxury item is not uncommon among the wealthy.
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In a completely separate video, other abandoned house explorers investigate what is purported to be the former home of Mary J. Bridge. While they didn’t find anything interesting in the main house or garage, a separate building did house something special. In this case, it’s a DMC DeLorean and appears to be in original condition.
Hopefully, somehow, someone eager to restore these cars will be able to acquire them and give them the life they deserve.
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