Highlights

One of fewer than 500 produced in this colour and interior configuration, according to the seller
Returned to service after around 30 years in dry garage storage, without a full restoration
Three registered owners in total, according to the information provided
Matching numbers reported
Supplied with its original wheels, spare parts and a selection of invoices

The appeal

The BMW E24 633 CSi is among the iconic grand tourers of the 1970s. The first examples, hand-assembled at Karmann, feature certain characteristics sought after by collectors. Presented in a rare Fjord Blue Metallic 037 with a leather and velour interior specific to this configuration, this Phase 1 example is said by the seller to be one of fewer than 500 produced in this combination between 1976 and 1978.

After around 30 years in dry garage storage, this 633 CSi was returned to service rather than restored, thereby retaining a presentation consistent with its history. The current owner, described as the third registered owner, has renewed the fuel system, fitted a new clutch, serviced the braking system and replaced all the fluids. A compression test is said to have confirmed the good condition of the 3.2-litre M30B32 straight-six engine.

The bodywork shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including some paint chips, minor knocks and slight lifting of the lacquer in places. Significant corrosion is, however, not reported. Originally delivered to the Swiss market, as evidenced notably by its white headlights, it is now registered in France.

Key information

Mileage: 108,269 km shown, considered correct by the seller
Country of registration: France; vehicle originally destined for the Swiss market
Documentation: French registration document (carte grise) in the seller's name, with serial numbers stated to match
Contrôle technique (French roadworthiness test) status: valid until August 2028; three minor defects noted, since rectified or clarified
Technical specifications: 3.2-litre M30B32 petrol straight-six engine, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox
History: invoices available since the current ownership; no service history prior to 1996
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The details

Engine seals, inlet manifold seals and injector seals replaced during the return to service
Fuel system fully renewed, including a new tank and all hoses
New water pump, aluminium radiator and all cooling hoses
New brake discs and pads, front and rear flexible hoses replaced and calipers serviced
New clutch, flector (flexible coupling) and driveshaft centre bearing
New auxiliary belts, spark plugs, ignition leads with suppressors, distributor cap and rotor arm
20W50 engine, gearbox and differential oils, brake fluid and coolant replaced
Wheel geometry carried out, with alignment certificate supplied
Engine described by the seller as running correctly; car advertised as driving and braking straight
Exhaust showing early corrosion and likely to require attention in time
Rear wings repaired in the late 1980s
Some paint chips, six minor knocks on the doors and lacquer lifting in three small areas of the roof and boot lid
Very slight corrosion reported on the front bumper
New electric aerial
Interior leather and velour described by the seller as being in very good condition, after cleaning and treatment
Equipment includes four electric windows, electric mirrors, a trip computer and engine bay lighting
Supplied with four original 14-inch wheels, a steering wheel, a clock, a bumper and two boxes of miscellaneous parts
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