1986 BMW 635 CSI Auto Coupe in Metalic Black ~ Excellent condition throughout

BMW added a new coupe model to its range in 1976. the 6-Series E24. Long. low and rakish with distinctive ‘shark nose' frontal styling and an elegant thin-pillared cabin. it was a natural rival to the Porsche 928 and the Jaguar XJS.

The chassis platform was shared with the outstanding E12 5-Series. widely considered to be the best handling saloon in the world at the time. A range of straight-six engines were available from a 180bhp 2. 8 to a fabulously smooth and potent fuel-injected 218bhp 3. 5-litre which gave the car a top speed of 140mph. A post-1982 facelift saw the introduction of the even more poised E28 5-Series chassis and a revised engine which gave improved efficiency.

All were beautifully built in the finest BMW tradition with superb performance and handling characteristics and luxuriously trimmed interiors. One of the most desirable cars of the 80s. the 635CSi remained in production until 1989 but its high price tag meant that only 86. 16 were sold in total (the vast majority in left-hand drive). and it is interesting to note that the DVLA records fewer than 500 examples still road registered in the UK today.

First registered in July 1986. this particular 635CSi is showing only 69. 00 miles on the clock which we believe to be genuine but there is no documentary evidence to warrant this – there is no service book with the car and nor are there any old MOTs or service invoices. just an MOT failure sheet from 1994 at which point the mileage was recorded as 64. 00 and the vehicle has done next to nothing in the time we have had it. However. the overall condition would certainly not rule out such a low mileage. with few signs of wear to the steering wheel. gear lever and pedal rubbers.

All electric windows. roof and mirrors operate correctly.

Although I have only recently put the car into my name. I actually acquired the car about 10 years ago with the intention of restoring it and then using it. but due to a back injury it has barely been used throughout that time. keeping it in storage with just the odd trip round the block to keep everything free.  I bought it from a gentleman who had owned it since 1998 and who had paid for it using tax-free wages earned in the United Arab Emirates – hence the UAE number plate which is included in the sale.

Finished in Schwartz Black Metallic with a cream leather interior. the car is in generally good order throughout. the stereo system requires wiring in. It has also been fitted with later imperial wheels as tyres for the original metric wheels are extremely expensive and hard to get hold of. Recently recommissioned for sale and said to drive well with an MOT until 27th October 2017. it also comes with a useful quantity of spares and a complete original tool kit.

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