1987 BMW 635 CSi

The E24 6 series was produced from 1976-1989 and was the replacement for the CS and CSL E9 coupes. Like the E9 coupes, the early bodies of the 6 were manufactured by Karmann until production was moved in-house by BMW. It was the proven E12 5 series that provided the chassis and much of the mechanicals for the E24. Dubbed the 'Bavarian Ferrari' the 6 series was a high end two door luxury sports coupe. The 628 model was produced until 1987 and was a budget model for the European market. The 633 Csi featured the first generation of DME and ABS brakes were available as an option. The following year, the 635 CSi received the same DME as the 633 Csi.

The main update in 1982 was the entire reworking of the body which included a new front and rear end, which achieved a lighter and stronger vehicle. ABS brakes were now standard in all E24 models. A new 3430 cc engine was placed in the 635 CSi along with new engine management, DME II. Upgraded to the engine version from the seven series in June of 1982, the 635 models now utilized less fuel due to improved computer control systems. The 633 CSi was no longer available in Europe in 1982, and the following year was the final production run.

'D193 FBD' was purchased new in February 1987 in Winterthur, Switzerland and used by the owner as his every day car. In 1999, the owner then moved to the UK along with his cherished BMW. The service history for the period in Switzerland is complete and carried out by the local BMW agent. The speedometer was changed on the cars arrival in UK to MPH. At this time, the car had completed 168,000 km (104,000 Miles) The original owner then had the car serviced at Damon Hill BMW in Warwick. Due to health reasons the owner decided to take the car off the road in 2006.

In 2010, the car was brought out of storage and re-commissioned for the road, undergoing a considerable amount of work with many service items being replaced. The second owner tells us he uses the car on a regular bases and last year had a very enjoyable drive across France to watch the Le Mans 24 Hour race. The vendor says the car has been without fault and drives beautifully. The car has recently passed it's MOT without problem. Finished in Polaris Silver with matching Recaro seats and trim and period radio cassette, this car has the rare and more desirable manual gear box. The odometer now reads 6,600 miles bringing the total, fully documented history to 110,000. miles. All service history and original book pack, current MOT, V5C Registration document and 2 keys are with the car.