18th Oct, 2006 0:00

Kempton Park Racecourse

 
  Lot 56
 
Lot 56 - 1987 BMW M635 CSi

1987 BMW M635 CSi


Lot details
Registration No: D339RBG
Chassis No: WBAEE320000760299
Mot Expiry: July 2007

Successor to the race proven (E9) 3.0CS/CSi high-performance sports coupes, the 6-series was introduced in August 1976. More forgiving 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' frontal styling and thin pillared glasshouse the model boasted 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 M635CSi debuted at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Sharing its 3453cc DOHC powerplant with the mighty M1 supercar, it also benefited from a close-ratio five-speed manual gearbox, limited slip differential, improved suspension and heavy-duty disc 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 (with RHD assembly supposedly accounting for just 524 cars).
Finished in white with black leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (electrical equipment, interior trim, wheels / tyres), "excellent" (bodywork, paintwork) or "perfect" (engine, gearbox, chassis) condition. Said to have had three keepers and to have covered just 68,026 miles from new, a period of dry storage meant that 'D339 RBG' needed recommissioning upon entering the current ownership. Treated to a thorough engine overhaul (new rear core plug, fresh timing chains / guides, re-shimmed tappets, pressure tested cylinder head etc), the coupe also benefited from a professional respray, new wheels / tyres and a regassed air-conditioning system. Although, the car's trip computer is non-functional and its rev-counter somewhat temperamental, we are informed that the electric sunroof works well. A comparatively low mileage example of one of the ultimate 1980s super coupes, this well presented M635CSi is offered for sale with history file (including "all old MOTs") and current MOT certificate valid until July 2007.
 

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Auction: Kempton Park Racecourse, 18th Oct, 2006

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