With crisp ‘sharknose’ styling and sweet revving straight six engines, the E24 really was the coupe to trounce all other 80s coupes. A facelift in 1982 only enhanced its appeal, updating the aesthetics and adding more luxury. This gorgeous 1986 car is that rare find: a highly origjnal, sumptuously specified 635CSI with low miles and full service history. There is even a long, advisory-free MOT. Whether you’re here for the period colour combination, the big steel sunroof or the Vodafone car phone, this is surely a treat for any enthusiast.
The History and Paperwork
First registered on 1st January 1986
VIN records verify the current specification and confirm it was built on 25th November 1985
Current owner since 14th September 2021
Previously owned by a collector, used very sparingly and always garaged
2 keys and remote fobs
Full factory book set with wallet, all in very good condition
Handbooks include ones for the dealer fit car phone and Blaupunkt radio cassette
Fully stamped service book with 21 stamps from PDI on 22nd December 1985 to latest service
Most recently serviced on 25th November 2022 at 60,805 miles
All service work by BMW main dealers or independent specialists
£2,534.32 spent on 8th November 2021 on service, brakes, exhaust, hoses, filters, batter, bushes
MOT to 24th November 2024 with no advisories
Very good MOT history with few and mainly minor advisories
The Condition
Smart Bronzit Beige metallic paintwork with chcoloate brown leather interior
Interior and exterior present very well and we are told the paintwork is original
The vendor describes the condition as ‘like new’ with very few imperfections
Looking at the photographs of this handsome car we would have to agree
Straight panels with no visible marks and only very minor stone chips to nose
There is a small bubble on the front nearside arch but otherwise no visible corrosion
Boot floor in virtually factory-fresh condition with no corrosion visible
Underside in very good order with under-sealing and no MOT structural advisories
Factory correct coach-lines to each side of car showing no visible damage
Factory original lattice style Imperial specification alloy wheels in well kept condition
Matching spare wheel in good order but this appears to be original factory Metric size
Michelin tyres fitted to spare and quality Continentals on road wheels
Comes with a set of 4 original Scallop style wheels designed for TRX tyres
High specification includes electric steel sunroof and headlamp wipers,
Front and rear spoilers in good order and enhance the purposeful poise of the car
Highly preserved interior with smart brown leather seats showing barely any wear
Very slight wear to driver’s seat bolster but it is barely noticeable
Headlining is clean and well kept, only very light staining visible to sunroof panel
Light brown dashboard matches seats and is well kept with no cracks or bubbling
Clear dials and switchgear throughout with good decals and no scuffs
Centre console very presentable with no scratches or marks visible
Delightful period touches include trip computer, car phone and Blaupunkt Bologna
We are told that all the electrics and fittings work correctly
Three spoke leather rimmed wheel shows only light wear supporting low mileage
Carpets in good order throughout with protective over mats in cabin
Boot carpet is clean and unstained, only one panel pulling away sligjhtly
Door cards follow the theme with good condition, no marks and clean fittings Fitted with lattice Alpine stule wheels but comes complete with the original OEM Scalloped wheels in excellent condition
The Mechanics
Desirable later 3,430cc M30B34 straight six BMW engine
4spd automatic gearbox
We are told the mechanicals are ‘like new’ and the car has a strong engine
The vendor reports that gearbox shifts and kicks down correctly
Full service history with over £3,000 invested by vendor since September 2021
This has covered new discs and pads, centre exhaust section, bushes and battery
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