Its been a while since Ive been on the forum. Some of you may remember my project in its development during the heavy parts hunt. Some of you have been contributors.
Its now for sale at near 90% complete. The attached PDF contains close to 100 pics and specs of the complete project in its current state for sale.
This is a serious restoration with no expenses spared coming in at 23k in receipts to-date. Its being offered at 17,000. or best offer.
Here are some teaser photos below and a link to the full sale PDF file with 45 pages, 100 photos and complete background info:
pdf file: 1986 BMW Hartge H5S - For Sale.pdf
You may want to download to get a better view
1986 BMW Hartge H5S Specifications
1986 BMW 528i – Grey market imported January 1986 into the port of Los Angeles
Hartge 3.5 liter L-Jet engine conversion – P/N 11 31 0500
M90 L-Block, 9.34 bore x 84mm stroke, 10:1 compression
Hartge ported & polished BMW 3.5 head & port matched 2.8 intake manifold
+1mm intake valves, +2mm exhaust valves
Hartge .292 degree camshaft
Hartge valve cover
Hartge AFM (M535i)
Hartge ECU (M535i)
Hartge distributor (M535i)
Auxiliary oil cooler
Rising rate fuel regulator
Hartge header front & rear – P/N 18 31 0562 & 0563,
Getrag 262 close ratio sport transmission “Dogleg”
533i lightened flywheel
M5 clutch
210 differential “Big Case” 3:07 ratio
Hartge front brakes four piston 282mm (M5) – P/N 34 31 0100
540i rear brakes single piston
Hartge stabilizer bars – kit P/N 31 31 0535
20mm front – P/N 31 31 0531
15mm rear – P/N 33 31 0532
Hartge front strut brace – P/N 31 31 0555
BMW rear strut brace – P/N 71 60 1 126 613 BOE
Hartge suspension – kit P/N 31 31 0500
Hartge/Bilstein front struts - P/N 31 31 0501
Hartge front springs – P/N 31 31 0502
Hartge/Bilstein rear shocks – P/N 33 31 0503
Hartge rear springs – P/N 33 31 0532
Negative camber front strut mounts – P/N 31 22 0200
Hartge wheels – (OZ) aluminum staggered
Fronts 7.5”x16” – P/N 36 31 0755
Rears 8.5”x16” – P/N 36 31 0855
Tires
Front – 225/50 VR16
Rear – 245/45 VR16
Hartge spoilers
Front spoiler – P/N 51 31 0500
Rear Spoiler – P/N 51 31 0600
Hartge mono wiper – P/N 61 31 0505
Hartge body decals anthracite – P/N 51 22 0920
Hartge steering wheel (Momo) – P/N 32 22 0400
Hartge shift knob – P/N 99 49 0140
Hartge speedometer 280kph – P/N 62 31 0010
Hartge instrument cluster - P/N 62 22 0100
Hartge sold more parts than cars. Vasek Polak in Manhattan Beach California, and Performance Plus in Dania Florida were authorized Hartge dealers and also parts distributors. Both imported complete cars but also built their own conversions and sold Hartge parts over the counter.
This project begins with a European spec 528i just as Hartge used, and by referencing Hartge parts catalogs and records to document and assemble an H5S to original specifications.
The top end of this engine was purchased complete from a known 1983 H5S sold through Performance Plus verifying that the 2.8 intake manifold is original Hartge spec to this early 3.5 liter 84mm stroke “L-Block”.
Included with the sale are all the original Hartge brochures for part verification, as well as Hartge in-house engine setup documentation for timing, spark plug, and AFM adjustment.
The car currently runs and holds a California registration and smog certificate. It has the lambda box in the glove box from Federalization at the Port of Los Angeles in 1986. It will NOT pass California smog requirements due to a bad catalytic converter. It has lived in Southern California its whole life and kept in storage for the last 15 years. The original Glasorit Schwarz (Jet Black) paint is in near flawless condition. The interior is black comfort and still supple with no tears in the leather. The trunk and quarters were repainted professionally and the rear fenders were rolled to accommodate the Hartge rear tire setup.
Project completion requires:
Engine short block rebuild – 10:1 forged pistons
Tires
Exhaust
Leather upholstery
The PDF document shows the complete car and all included parts. In addition to the Hartge parts listed, all suspension and mechanical parts are OEM or Lemforder. It is a complete Hartge H5S right down to the correct script badges and Kohl decals. Open the full PDF!
In conclusion, there are only four known Hartge H5S’s in the US and perhaps three or four others worldwide. There are no known black versions still in existence.
This is a most exclusive car beginning with a Southern California sheltered history. Once completed, this car will be viewed as the standard for all 80’s generation BMW collectable restorations.
Thanks for looking.For all serious inquiries contact:
Greg Wade
greg@wadeco.biz
310 890 6797