We cannot say for sure if the first BMW M5 is also the best of the series, but it was without doubt, if not the finest, one of the greatest sports saloons in its era, which is why one of the few right-hand drive examples made resides in the garage of Chris Harris.
In this latest episode of Drive, Harris takes his 1986 M5 out for a spin and explains to us what makes this car so special. You can watch the video right after the break before you head out to eBay to check out prices for used E28 M5s…