1988 BMW 635 CSi

Highlights

Advisory-free MOT valid until April 2025
Subject to recent professional restoration work
Superbly presented throughout

The Appeal

Alongside its competitive mid-size 3 Series and 5 Series saloons, BMW sought to offer a range-topping grand tourer that would showcase the very best of its considerable engineering prowess. Following the legendary E9 of CSL “Batmobile” fame, the E24 6 Series arrived in 1976 and would remain in production until 1989. Designed by Paul Bracq, the E24’s distinctive “shark-nose” styling pays homage to its Hoffmeister-penned predecessor while a range of powerful six-cylinder engines afforded it excellent performance.

This 1988 635 CSi has recently undergone some restoration and recommissioning work which has been completed to a high standard. It’s a right-hand drive, UK-supplied car with just six former registered keepers. It comes with an advisory-free MOT valid until April 2025, so is ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

V5C present
Six former registered keepers
UK-supplied right-hand drive example
Advisory-free MOT valid until 8th April 2025
102,505 miles indicated
A photographic record documents the extent of recent work

The Condition

Metallic silver paintwork
Straight and solid-looking bodywork
Even panel alignment and door fitment all round
The trim, glass and light lenses all present very well
Besides some very light marks, all four BBS alloy wheels present very well
Some of the tyres would appear to be a little old
The boot lid-mounted tool kit is empty apart from the water pump pliers
Superb original interior
Besides some light cracking to the driver’s seat material, the upholstery appears free from notable wear
Smart grey carpeting and boot lining
The door cards and dashboard top appear in very good shape
Well-presented luggage compartment

The Mechanics

3,430 cc M30B35 duel-injected SOHC straight-six
Four-speed ZF automatic gearbox
Impeccably presented engine compartment
The vendor informs us that it runs and drives very well indeed
No advisories were recorded during the recent MOT test

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