One to Buy: 38,000 mile Bronzit / Red 1985 BMW E24 M635 CSi
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Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983, the E24-based M635 CSi was BMW Motorsport’s first effort at the parent company’s grand 6-seriwa 2+2 Coupe.
In the engine bay of the M635 CSi was a further enhanced version of the dual overhead cam 3.5-litre straight six from the M1 supercar. By contrast, all other 6-series ran a single overhead cam motor. Also new was a special close-ratio Getrag five-speed manual gearbox.
Suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres were all suitably uprated and there were a couple of little visual tweaks as well.
In total, 5855 examples of the M635 CSi (and north american M6) were built between February 1984 and February 1989. Of these, 3283 were left-hand drive Euro-spec. cars with no cat, one of which is currently on the market with Autosport Designs at their showroom in Long Island, New York.
A 1985 German market example immediately exported by its one and only owner to California, this 38,000 mile machine was configured in the rarely seen colour combination of Bronzit Metallic with Red leather upholstery and Black carpet.
Optional extras fitted at the factory included BMW’s three-piece cross-spoke alloy wheels with low-profile tyres, green heat-insulating glass, an electric sunroof, air-conditioning and velour floor mats. Offered in superb condition throughout with a fully documented service history.
