Description
1988 BMW 635 CSI Highline
3. 5 litre straight six engine - approx 220bhp
4 speed ZF automatic gearbox - switchable
Cirrus Blue Metallic
Black Leather
Optional Sports seat, electric with memory pack
Rear screen blind
Family owned for 29 years
83500 miles, 13 BMW Stamps
Rare run-out model
Styled by Paul Bracq, famed designing the Mercedes SL 'Pagado', the 6 series BMW, internally known as the E24, was produced to replace the E9 Coupe which had been in production from 1968-75. With production starting in January 1976 with the 630CS, bodies originally made by Karmann, the E24 is often seen as the original BMW Grand Tourer, with its seductive Coupe styling, a spacious open interior, large cavernous boot and large capacity engine, ranging from 2. 8 litres - 3. 5 litre straight six motors mated to either a 4 speed ZF automatic or 5 speed Getrag manual gearbox.
In 1977 production was brought in-house, to Dingolfing, where this remained until production ended. During the later years the E24 saw styling changes, moving away from the chrome bumpers. 1984 saw the introduction of the M635 CSI (286bhp engine derived from the wildly designed BMW M1) and in 1988 the E24 range was lifted further by the introduction of the Motorsport and Highline models, both fitted with the 3. 5 litre 220bhp six cylinder engine, sporting leather throughout; full dash, A/ C pillars, roof lining, door cards etc as well as wearing the TRX alloys as also found on the range topping M635 CSI. By production end in 1989, just 86, 000 E24 examples had been built and to this day, the E24 remains one of the most desirable Coupes from this great Bavarian manufacturer.
Supplied new by Hampshire Cars BMW on 1st August 1988 this stunning BMW 635 CSI Highline is likely to have been an early dealer demonstrator at launch as this is when the 'Highine' became available with key dealers keen to display these rare 'run-out' examples and true to its Highline specifications this model comes beautifully equipped:
3. 5 Litre straight six M30 engine - 220bhp
4 speed ZF automatic gearbox - switchable mode, 'Sport / Economy / 3-2-1'
Highline specification
Cirrus Blue metallic exterior
Black leather interior
Optional Sport Seats with full electrical adjustment, memory pack to drivers seat
Original BBS TRX alloys - matched set of TRX tyres showing 6mm
Electric tilt / slide steel sunroof
Air conditioning
ABS
Electric windows
Electric mirrors
Central Locking
Multi-function trip computer
OBC - check control panel
Rear blind
Headlight wash / wipe system
Front fogs
Motorsport logo steering wheel
First Aid kit
Factory over-mats
Blaupunkt Bremen DAB stereo (original Blaupunkt stereo still available ).
There is a gap in MOT history when the vehicle was SORN because the previous owner became ill and the car was unused for nearly 20 years during this period. The car subsequently passed to the owners’ son in December 2023. I bought the car in December 2024 and have covered just over 800 miles since I bought it. Oil service done August 2026.
Finished in Cirrus Blue metallic this 1988 example presents to a very high standard with paintwork in great overall condition, with odd marks, as to be expected from an almost 38 year old classic, but with strong panels and depth of shine.
Rubbers, glass, lens', 'Highline' arch spats, spoilers etc all remain in excellent condition and the same extends further when opening the doors, boot lid or tilting the bonnet forward. The original BBS Stye 5 TRX alloys have been recently refurbished and come with new Michelin TRX tyres replaced in January 2025
The black leather interior remains in great overall condition and in Highline spec, the leather extends throughout; door cards, dash fascia & pod, A & C pillars, roof lining and even down to the stitched hand-finished sun-visors. With the optional Sports seats, showing slight patina, electrically operated and fully adjustable, including head-rests and thigh support adjustment, with the drivers seat having the 'memory pack' there's no way that either the driver or front seat passenger can't find the perfect seating position in this great GT. Highly coveted back in the late 80's the E24 was a hugely expensive car at the time.
The 3. 5 litre straight six starts easily and out on the open road, she drives faultlessly, strong brakes, tight steering, a great gearbox (various modes tested) and with 220bhp on tap there's plenty of ompf! The history file for the car is supported within the dealer book pack, the Service booklet indicating 13 BMW services following the usual BMW schedule of Oil Service, Inspection I, Oil Service, Inspection II and so on. It’s worth noting that in 1992 the supplying dealer, BMW Hampshire Cars, replaced the speedo at 30477 miles. With the car now showing almost 53, 000 miles this offers an overall mileage of 83500 miles.
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