1987 BMW E24 M635CSI

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Highlights

250bhp M635CSI in beautiful condition
Huge history file of over 50 invoices
Spent most of its life in dry state California
Desirable Royal Blue over cream leather colour scheme
Factory standard car right down to the radio
Recent service and attention to braking system
EU import duties are paid

The Appeal

The E24 M635CSI knocked it out of the park. It was so good that BMW almost made it look effortless. There was the crisp, shark-nose styling that cleverly updated the E9 aesthetics. The driving dynamics informed by the firm’s no-nonsense ‘ultimate driving machine ethos.’ And then, of course, that sweet M88 3.5L straight six engine.

No surprise that good examples like this one are in demand. These are viscerally capable sports cars and GTs. Finished in fetching Royal Blue metallic over a cream leather interior, this car is pleasingly entirely factory standard. The condition reflects its cossetted life in the dry climate of south California and a bulging history file of over 50 invoices.

The car has recently been serviced and received a new battery and attention to the brakes. The vendor reports that the car runs and drives very well with no reported faults. As such it is ready to enjoy - and enjoy you certainly will.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1987
Originally supplied new in California, USA
Imported to Netherlands later in its life
Thick history file of over 50 invoices
Recent work includes new battery, service and attention to brakes
Original handbooks and service book
Radio manual also included

The Condition

Smart Royal Blue paintwork in very good, possibly mostly original condition
Vendor reports no dents or rust but there are light scuffs typical of age
These are not immediately visible in the photographs
Underside presents well with no issues reported by vendor
Factory standard car with smart lattice alloy wheels in good condition
Alloys show very light kerbing but not unsightly
Rims are fitted with Michelin tyres showing remaining tread
Well specified cream leather interior in good, original condition with light wear
Some wear to common areas such as driver’s seat bolster and elsewhere in photos
Very original interior including BMW factory radio system
Factory specification includes electric seats and electric tilt/slide steel sunroof
Retains its original factory three spoke M Sport leather-rimmed steering wheel
Vendor reports that all the instruments and electrics work correctly

This car is a timely reminder of just how good the E24 looks, particularly in M-trim and in the right colour. Royal Blue metallic with cream leather certainly suits the car and here is in good, apparently original condition throughout. No doubt this car’s life in the dry climes of southern California have helped.

The signs of use and wear are very light and do not detract from what is a very impressive car.

The Mechanics

3.5L M88 250bhp USA specification straight six engine
5spd manual gearbox
0-60mph in 6.8secs
Factory tool kit in good order
Vendor reports that the car runs well with no issues advised
Recent service and battery
Brake recently attended to

The M635CSI was amongst the first of the M-car lineage. And, nearly 40 years on, remains one of the best. These cars are very quick, with nimble handling, but it is how they engage the driver that sets them apart.

This car comes to market with a huge history file attesting to the care of its owners over its 37 years. Recent work includes a service, new battery and attention to the brakes. The result is a car that the vendor tells us runs very well with no reported issues for the buyer to attend to.

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