Japanese-Market LHD 1991 BMW M5

Description

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The E34-Generation 1991 BMW M5 represents one of BMW M Division’s most meticulously crafted performance sedans. Hand‑built at BMW’s Garching Motorsport facility, the E34 M5 carried forward the spirit of the original M5 while elevating refinement and engineering precision. Power came from the S38B36, a 3.6‑liter inline‑six producing 310 horsepower, derived from BMW’s motorsport lineage and known for its smooth, high‑revving character.

For 1991, the M5 embodied understated performance: subtle aerodynamic revisions, exclusive suspension tuning, and larger brakes paired with a close‑ratio five‑speed manual.

This 1991 BMW M5 E34 was sold new in Japan, where it remained for 17 years before it was imported to Canada and later made its way to the United States. Japanese market models different compared to their U.S. counterparts in that Japanese M5s were closer to European-spec, with slightly freer‑flowing exhausts and fewer emissions add‑ons, smaller side markers, metric gauges, and a handful of small detail tweaks. This ’91 M5 E34 is finished in black paint with black leather upholstery. It now shows approximately 143,000 kilometers (89,000 miles).

This 1991 BMW M5 is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX vehicle history report and a clean Texas title.

Highlights

• Offered from Gateway Classic Cars

• Sold new in Japan; CARFAX vehicle history report indicates the M5 was imported into Canada in 2008 and into the U.S. in 2018 or later

• Both markets share a hand‑built S38B36 3.6L inline-six engine, five‑speed manual gearbox, M‑tuned suspension, big brakes, and bodywork, and core chassis and interior layout

• Finished in black paint over black leather interior

• Front and rear heated seats

• Power-operated sunroof

Factory Equipment

• Sport‑tuned suspension with Electronic Damper Control (EDC)

• Limited‑slip differential

• Ride Control

• Power steering, brakes, windows, door locks, and seats

• Air conditioning

• Quad headlights

• "Throwing star" 17” wheels

Modifications

• Carbon fiber-effect roundel badges

• Aftermarket audio system with trunk-mounted amplifier

Servicing

• Continental Extreme Contact tires

Documentation

• Clean CARFAX vehicle history report

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections and paint flaws consistent with age, as noted in the provided photos

Ownership History

• This 1991 BMW M5 E34 is offered from Gateway Classic Cars Dallas/Fort Worth.

• The accompanying CARFAX vehicle history report notes that this M5 shows Canadian registration beginning in 2008. Its only entry in the U.S. was a service visit to Richmond BMW in Virginia in 2018.

Additional Information

According to the selling dealer, this vehicle is subject to a Dealer Documentation Fee of $225, which is the responsibility of the auction winner.

As this BMW was not built to the U.S.-market specifications, it is the responsibility of the auction winner to determine whether it can be legally registered in their jurisdiction.