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£15,681

Event Proven and Show Favorite Euro 1978 BMW 635i

United States • 1 Oct 2014

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This 1978 BMW 635i is a Euro-spec E24 with Alpina modifications, boasting a rebuilt 3.7-liter engine with 260+ HP and numerous performance upgrades. Having been owned for 29 years, this well-maintained, show-winning car features a resprayed Henna Rot exterior, upgraded suspension, and a largely original interior, making it a turn-key classic ready for shows or driving.

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Condition 

7

The car is described as rust-free, reliable, and sorted. It has won over two dozen show awards, has been featured in Bimmer magazine, and has received a fresh engine rebuild. However, it has small road debris nicks and is described as having a good, if not perfect painted finish. The interior is largely original with nicely preserved components, but the OEM gauge cluster has been replaced.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

5545253

Odometer:

160,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Location: .

VIN: 5545253.

160k chassis miles, 2,500 on engine.

Getrag Close-Ratio 5-Speed.

Multiple show-winner.

Owned 29 years.

Euro spec with Alpina mods.

260+ HP from fresh $8,500 engine rebuild/upgrade.

Targa California and Spring Thaw Veteran.

Rust-free, reliable and sorted
This 1978 BMW 635i is an early Euro-spec E24 with Alpina mods thought to have been installed new at delivery or shortly thereafter.

A multi-award winning, Bimmer magazine featured example, this B9 3.5 clone has recently received a fresh $8,500 rebuild of its matching numbers M90 engine.

Now displacing 3.7 liters, it has been extensively upgraded and more details can be found below.

Over the seller’s 29 years with the car it has proven utterly reliable, fun and remains entirely rust-free, highly detailed and 100% turn key as-is.

Built in July of 1978—the first year of 635 production—the car is nonetheless registered as a 1979 in the seller’s home state of Utah.

Resprayed in factory Henna Rot using ...

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