Lot details
Registration No: B679OGX
Chassis No: WBAEE320900760057
Mot Expiry: None

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Successor to the race proven (E9) 3.0CS/CSi high-performance coupes, the 6-series was introduced in August 1976. More refined than its predecessors, it utilised a modified version of the (E12) 5-series saloon platform equipped with all-round independent suspension (coil-and-wishbone front / trailing-arm rear) and powerful disc brakes. A natural rival to the 928 and XJS, the four-seater 6-series proved more capacious than the Porsche and sportier than the Jaguar. Immediately recognisable thanks to its distinctive 'shark nose' front and thin-pillared glasshouse the model possessed real road presence. An impression backed up by the various versions of BMW's mighty M30, straight-six engine fitted throughout the range. Created by BMW's Motorsport Division, the flagship M635 CSi debuted at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Sharing its 3453cc DOHC powerplant with the exotic M1 supercar, it also benefited from a close-ratio five-speed manual gearbox, limited slip differential, improved suspension and heavy-duty brakes. With some 286bhp and 262lbft on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and 158mph. Only in production for six years, a mere 5,855 are thought to have been made (of which just 524 were RHD non-catalyst cars).

Finished in Cinnabar Red with black leather upholstery, this particular example was supplied new to Royston Molineux Esq. by Sundridge Park Motors Ltd of Bromley on 25th March 1985. Boasting an electric sunroof, Cellnet installation, air conditioning, BBS wheels and ABS brakes, it had covered some 14,445 miles before entering the current family ownership during May 1986. The subject of a warranty claim some twelve months later, the M635 CSi was fitted with an exchange engine and transmission at 25,934 miles by Cooper Bishopsgate Ltd of Central London. Various invoices on file relate to minor work carried out thereafter. Though in late June 1995 another BMW dealer, New Central Garage Ltd of Cobham, reported that the car required a new "dash circuit board or speedo". The latter, an electronic instrument, had frozen at 49,871 miles (the same reading it gives today). The mileage covered by 'B679 OGX' between then and early 1999 when it was put into dry storage is unknown. Treated to a summer check by the Royal Ascot Garage on 7th July 1997 and issued with its last MOT certificate on September 19th 1998, the car now requires recommissioning / restoring. A cursory examination reveals an incomplete exhaust, disturbed fusebox and disconnected plug leads etc (while, the remains of an alarm system sit in the boot). Offered for sale strictly as viewed, this rare and stylish 'Bavarian Ferrari' nevertheless has the makings of an exciting project.