Highlights

Only 38,678 km since new
Recently reconditioned with a long list of work carried out
Only two owners from new
Has been part of an important private collection for 15 years
Various spare parts supplied
Sold with valid overhaul

Attractions

Any classic car by designer Paul Bracq is sure to attract great interest. Of his many works for European car manufacturers, the E24 'shark nose' is undoubtedly one of the best: a coupé with an unmistakable, clean-cut style that influenced entire generations of BMWs and many other GTs.

Add to its attractive appearance the excellent BMW mechanicals, including the legendary M30 straight-six engines, and you get a really interesting car. Yet examples of the early E24 series are extraordinarily rare, particularly when they are in as good a condition as this one. This is one of the first 633 CSi with the more powerful variant of the M30B32 engine, mated to the rare and particularly coveted manual gearbox.

To realise how good the condition of this car is, one only has to look at the original rubber pedal covers. Will there be another E24 of this era with pedals with so little wear? We doubt it. Recently reconditioned after being part of an important Italian collection for 15 years, this is a truly remarkable example that has covered less than 39,000 km since new. It is extremely original and both the interior and exterior are in excellent condition due to limited use.

Before being offered for sale, numerous components were replaced, including fuel tank, fuel and water pump, thermostat, bulbs, exhaust manifold, calipers and brake discs. The original shock absorbers were restored and the brake lines changed. The original headlights have been cleaned and the front grilles aligned. The car is also accompanied by numerous useful spare parts.

It is indeed very rare to have the opportunity to purchase an early E24 in such good condition, so original and with such low mileage. It is offered for sale with valid overhaul, so it will be ready to be driven and enjoyed immediately.

History and Documentation

Registered in 1977
Only two owners since first registration
Has been part of an important Italian collection
Stored in a dry place and driven infrequently over the last 15 years
Copy of original registration provided
Mechanics were thoroughly reconditioned before sale
More details of the work carried out are available below
Supplied with numerous spares including new radiator, new heads and cylinders and other new parts
Autodoc invoice provided and visible in photo gallery
The seller has told us that the car is being sold with a valid MOT
Original and unrestored car
The seller confirms the mileage shown on the odometer of less than 39,000 km since new

Recent work:

New fuel tank
Fuel and water pump replaced
New thermostat
Bulbs replaced
Exhaust manifold replaced
New brake callipers and discs
Original shock absorbers restored
Brake ducts replaced
Original headlights cleaned
Front grilles adjusted

Condition

Extremely original and unrestored car in dark red metallic with paintwork in very good condition
Recently detailed to improve the overall appearance and highlight its originality
The paintwork shows some very light signs of ageing, not unpleasant or unusual considering the car's age
The bodywork looks good and the seller has told us that the panels and underbody show no signs of rust
Car true to original factory specification, including well-preserved multi-spoke alloy wheels
Original wheels have only been cleaned
Fitted with a complete set of high-quality Yokohama tyres
Bodywork and chrome show no visible traces of defects or oxidation
Beautifully preserved leather and grey velour interior that shows hardly any signs of its age
Some very light signs of use can be seen in the interior, but nothing particularly remarkable
Interior true to factory specification, including vintage Blaupunkt New York car radio
Controls, trim, door panels and headlining in very good condition as shown in the photos
Original brown carpets in good condition with black protective mats
Dashboard appears intact and well maintained
No defects have been reported to us relating to electrical services, lighting, controls or instrumentation

The Mechanics

M30B32 in-line six-cylinder engine of 3,210 cm³
One of the first versions, equipped with the more powerful 200 hp engine
Particularly rare and desirable 4-speed manual gearbox
The seller confirms the low mileage shown by the odometer
Very clean, newly detailed engine compartment
Numerous reconditioning work carried out recently as shown above
Car is sold with valid overhaul
No operating or driving problems reported to us
Various spare parts included as shown above
4 gears

BEFORE BUYING

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