The E34 that Never Was
We can all agree that the E34 M5 is an amazing automobile. This particular M5, however, is exceptionally amazing. The M5 Convertible came within a week of being a reality at the 1989 Geneva Auto show, before being axed at the last minute for fear of cannibalizing 3 series drop top sales. Today, all we can do is shake our heads and wonder why BMW chose to deprive us.
-Ed
Cool machine.... It's a shame that they didn't build it. But the concern about robbing themselves of 3 series convertibles was pretty real. Rag tops weren't big sellers at that point in history. The 3 series and the VW Cabrio were about the only ones selling, until Mazda introduced the Miata a couple years later.
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