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£40,500 (Est: £35,000 - £45,000)

1986 BMW M635 CSi (E24)

United Kingdom • 17 May 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This right-hand drive 1983 BMW M635 CSi is a rare and desirable example, one of only 522 made for the UK market. Finished in Arctic Blue with a light beige cloth interior, it boasts a well-documented history and is described as a 'superbly presented modern classic' despite some wear to the driver's seat bolster.

Condition

7

The car is described as a 'beautiful example' and 'superbly presented modern classic,' suggesting a high level of care and maintenance. The listing mentions some wear to the driver's seat bolster, but this is presented as a minor issue that may or may not require attention depending on the buyer's preferences. The car comes with a comprehensive history file, including invoices from BMW specialists, further supporting the assessment of well-maintained condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBAEE320200760305

Odometer:

81,800 miles

Reg Number:

C41 BLJ

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Elevating its stylish, elegant 6-Series from a luxurious GT to an outright supercar, capable of mixing it with contemporary Porsches and Ferraris, BMW launched the M635 CSi at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Designed by BMW's Motorsport division, the M6 was powered by essentially the same 24-valve M88 straight-six as featured in the mid-engined M1, except for having wet-sump lubrication, a higher 10.5:1 compression ratio and Bosch's latest ML-Jetronic fuel-injection.

With a close-ratio Getrag 5-speed gearbox, the only transmission available, the M6 also boasted Bilstein dampers, higher spring rates and a lower ride height to sharpen up the handling, plus a ZF limited-slip differential to handle the 286bhp on tap.

Make no mistake, this big BMW was a seriously quick motor car, with 0-60mph dispatched in six seconds flat on the way to a top speed of more than 150mph.

Keeping all this performance in check were cross-vented disc brakes with ATE 4-pot callipers and ABS was standard.

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