NO RESERVE - 2006 BMW 650Ci Convertible
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Highlights
- Flagship V8 Convertible
- 81k miles with main dealer servicing to 79k
- Gorgeous Dakota Beige leather
- 4.8-litre 361bhp V8
- 0 former keepers 1 owner from new
- New soft top roof at cost of £2500
THE BACKGROUND
Introduced at the 2003 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, the BMW E63 6-Series was the third BMW to exhibit Chris Bangle’s controversial flame-sided styling language and the first sports car, making it arguably less controversial than the 5-Series and 7-Series saloons.
With its slab sides and high boot line, the 6-Series was offered as both a Coupé and a Convertible. It was developed off the platform of the E60 5-Series, but with a shorter chassis and wheelbase and a wider track for better handling and agility.
This one is particularly desirable. Not only is it a 650Ci but it’s also the range-topping convertible model with an incredible spec and a comprehensive main dealer maintenance record.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- One owner car from new
- Main dealer service printout shows servicing at Vines Group up to 79k miles in 2021
- UK V5C
- MOT until November 2023
- Document wallet
- Owner’s manual
- All original booklets
- Sat nav DVD
- Original PDI sheet
- Two keys
The first service being on 16,567 at 6.11.08 at a BMW Cooper of Cobham, 36,105 on 04.10.10 at BMW Cooper of Cobham, 71,883 on 06.08.15 at BMW Cooper of Cobham, 75,748 on 17.07.17 at BMW Cooper of Cobham, 78,514 on 10.08.2020 at BMW Vines of Guildford, and the last service being at 79,581 on 03.08.21 at BMW Vines of Guildford.
THE INTERIOR
- Spotless Dakota Beige leather
- No discernible bolster wear
- BMW i-Drive and infotainment system
- Piano black inserts
- M-Sport steering wheel
- Multi-adjustable electric seats
- Split zone climate control
- Push button start
- Heated seats
- Original first aid kit and warning triangle
- Rear wind deflector
- Electric folding roof
- Spotless door cards
- Very good carpets
THE EXTERIOR
- Cobalt Blue Metallic
- No notable dents or damage
- Immaculate 10-spoke 20-inch factory alloys
- Superb paint finish, very few small stone chips
- Superbly presented
- Black mohair roof in excellent order with no creases or tears
- Bi-Xenon headlamps
THE MECHANICS
- 4.8-litre V8
- six-speed automatic transmission
- 361bhp
- Well-maintained with all servicing by Vines Group BMW main agents
- Drives flawlessly with no untoward noises, great performance and handling and powerful brakes
- Quality Goodyear tyres all-round
SUMMARY
Smart, unruined examples of the E63 are getting harder and harder to find and there are many abused and tired high-mileage examples around, which makes good ones hugely desirable. This is a good one.
As classy and elegant big convertibles go, the 6-Series represents astonishing value and with a main dealer history and in the flagship spec, this one must be up there with the best on the market. A really smart and well looked-after car that promises to be an absolute pleasure to own and drive.
It's a lovely car in superb condition throughout, and a wise investment as a future classic.
This is a exceptionally rare machine as 650's often get passed around especially a car of this caliber - being a convertible, they often go from owner to owner in the summer months. This is as rare as they come a 650i Convertible that has been looked after and by its one owner from birth. This is a true collectors machine. It is not often you see any convertible that has had one owner from new, let alone a powerhouse like this 650i. It is very unusual to see a one owner 650i, then you bring the Convertible aspect into it, this is finished by the even rarer main dealer service history. This is definitely one for the collectors to put away for those special occasions when they want to feel like James Bond - shaken not stirred!
This is a exceptionally rare machine as 650's often get passed around especially a car of this caliber - being a convertible, they often go from owner to owner in the summer months. This is as rare as they come a 650i Convertible that has been looked after and by its one owner from birth. This is a true collectors machine. It is not often you see any convertible that has had one owner from new, let alone a powerhouse like this 650i. It is very unusual to see a one owner 650i, then you bring the Convertible aspect into it, this is finished by the even rarer main dealer service history. This is definitely one for the collectors to put away for those special occasions when they want to feel like James Bond - shaken not stirred!
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2006
- Make BMW
- Model 650I CONVERTABLE
- Colour Cobalt Blue
- Odometer 81,170 Miles
- Engine size 4799
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Willowbrook Estate
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- Tr•••• £9,600 24/11/22
- Ia•••• £9,500 24/11/22
- Ia•••• £9,400 24/11/22
- Tr•••• £9,300 24/11/22
- Ia•••• £9,200 24/11/22
- Tr•••• £9,100 24/11/22
- Ia•••• £9,000 24/11/22
- Ia•••• £8,900 24/11/22
- Tr•••• £8,800 24/11/22
- Ia•••• £8,700 24/11/22
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