1986 BMW E24 M635 CSi
Chassis number: WBAEE320000760268
Exterior colour: Black (Schwartz) Code 086
Interior colour:Â Anthracite Code 0186
Mileage: 90,781 miles
Build year:Â 1986 Production Week #38
KEY FACTS
- This E24 Series 2 BMW M635 CSi is a refined modern classic sporting grand tourer, originally a Magazine press car in the UK. Information via UK based BMW VIN check expert Ron Inskipp , whom provided the list of the 20 cars built in Schwartz Black (Original 1986 Magazine Included in Sale)
- This is the only cloth trim M635CSi produced of 20 Schwartz (Black) cars.
- This car was placed with BMW GB Ltd for Product and Development Division evident in the Owners Manual
- Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre inline-six, which is a variant of the M1 supercar engine, delivering around a factory figure of 286HP to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
- The M635 CSi is one of the earliest M-badged BMWs, and just 524 examples were Factory built in right-hand drive.
- The odometer shows 90,781 miles.
- The sale includes its first issue original UK number plates C4430JH as seen in the Press Article and picture gallery
- The car has covered a very low 1190 miles over the 8 years with its current owner
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
- This M635 CSi is finished in Schwartz black, over a very rare Anthracite cloth trimmed interior with grey accents, Non power seats and delete air conditioning.
- It rides on a set of New 17-inch Custom built BBS Style three-piece forged alloy wheels, fitted with Federal Evoluzione ST-1 tyres.
- Optioned Equipment includes power steering, an electric sunroof, rear headrests, M Series three-spoke steering wheel and a Blaupunkt radio.
- A set of E32-generation 7 Series specification Brembo front brake discs and callipers have been installed.
- Accompanying the vehicle will be the original owner’s manuals and service book, its import documentation, some UK registration documents, evidence of its press car provenance, and the 1986 magazine article featuring this car.
CONDITION
- Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
- Specific notes from the seller include: the car has been partly refinished over the years by a previous owner; a light scratch under the left side of the front spoiler; very minor ageing to the roof lining.
SERVICE HISTORY
- The most recent maintenance was completed in October 2024, when German Car Garage in Morisset, NSW completed a major service, and replaced the rear drive shafts, cooling system, brake accumulator, and brake fluid.
- During the seller’s ownership, the seller notes that other maintenance including new Bilstein shock absorbers, brake lines, brake pads have also been replaced.
- All Preventative maintenance has been completed to provide the best possible hand over to the new owner.
Dates and mileage:
31/12/1985 – Pre-delivery – BMW GB Ltd
16/01/1986 – 1,200 miles (Running-in inspection) – BMW GB Ltd
10/03/1986 – Unrecorded – BMW GB Ltd
26/09/1986 – 13,331 miles – BMW Cooper West London
31/03/1987 – Unrecorded – BMW Park Lane Ltd
26/08/1987 – 22,874 miles – BMW Cooper West London
03/05/1988 – 29,926 miles – Cheyne Motors
16/08/1988 – 33,555 miles – Cheyne Motors
14/02/1989 – 39,862 miles – BMW MLG Chiswick
12/10/1989 – 45,317 miles –Â BMW Sytner Nottingham
20/01/1990 – 48,128 miles –Â BMW Sytner Nottingham
18/08/1991 – 54,296 miles – Wheatley Hall Doncaster
12/03/1993 – 64,690 miles – Wheatley Hall Doncaster
12/01/1994 – 75,047 miles – PKI Engineering
20/08/1998 – 75,120 miles – PKI Engineering
04/04/2006 – 79,125 miles – PKI Engineering
14/10/2024 – 90736 miles – German Car Garage
SUMMARY
- BMW’s M Division, initially established for racing, cemented its reputation with the M635CSi. This model, based on the E24 6-Series, became the definitive performance car of its time, carrying the torch from the earlier M1
- The E24 6-Series also made a name for itself on the Australian racing scene. Driven by the legendary touring car driver Jim Richards in the famous John Player Special car, it proved its performance capabilities and solidified the idea that racing success translates to sales – “Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday.”
