1986 BMW M635 CSi E24 Manual

Highlights

• Rare right-hand drive example
• One of only 54 reportedly still registered on UK roads
• Recently recommissioned after a decade in barn storage with approximately £10,000 spent
• History file with approximately £30,000 in past invoices and documentation
• MOT valid to May 2027

The Appeal

If the BMW 6-series was the cream of the crop in 1986, the M635CSi made excellent use of the formula. Boasting a 3.5-litre straight-six engine offering an impressive 286bhp through a Getrag 5-speed transmission, it's a refined sort of saloon that had genuine performance under the bonnet. They're well worthy of their reputation - a delightfully analogue piece of pure 80s nostalgia.

This 1986 UK-registered example has recently emerged from eight years of careful garaging, during which it received a £10,000 refurbishment and recommissioning, bringing it back to road-ready condition. Prior to that, the car had undergone a restoration that included fitting new front wings, and it's now running on its second engine.
Ready and raring to go, with plenty of scope for further restoration if the buyer so pleases, this handsome car is an eminently drivable classic that's perfect for the dedicated enthusiast.

Key Information

• Mileage: 103,000 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid to May 2027
• Technical specs: 3.5-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, 5-speed manual, right-hand drive
• Paperwork: History file with invoices, documentation and receipts reportedly present

The Detail

• All fluids flushed and changed
• Brake overhaul carried out including rebuilt calipers, new discs and new pads
• New fuel pump and filters fitted
• The vendor states the car sounds and drives fantastically
• Five-speed manual gearbox reported to operate correctly
• An intermittent "tunnel noise" noted by the vendor, said not to affect the driving experience
• Finished in Alpine White with black leather interior
• Blemishes present in the paintwork
• Rear bumper is slightly misaligned
• Wheels are not original to the car
• Some electrical items require attention
• Electric seats are currently inoperative
• Sunroof is currently inoperative
• Engine is a replacement unit

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