1986 BMW 635CSi E24 Coupe - Cream - 299,465km - 3.4L M30 Inline-6, Automatic, Australian Delivered
Two-door coupe, 3.4-litre M30 inline-6, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, right-hand drive, 299,465km, cream exterior, charcoal leather interior, Thomastown VIC.
Description
The BMW 635CSi is one of the great European grand tourers of the 1980s. The E24 body, designed by Paul Bracq and refined through the decade, remains one of the most proportionally elegant shapes BMW has ever produced, a long-bonneted, wide-shouldered coupe that looks as purposeful today as it did when it was new. The 635CSi was the performance variant, powered by the M30B34, a 3.4-litre version of BMW's legendary inline-six, producing 218 horsepower. It is an inline-six, not a V6, and the distinction matters, as the silky, naturally aspirated M30 is a significant part of what makes this car special. This 1986 example is a genuine Australian-delivered right-hand drive car, finished in cream with a charcoal leather interior.
The exterior presents well from a distance and in photos. The cream paint holds good gloss across the panels and the body lines are straight with no obvious signs of accident repair or major panel damage. The car rides on period-correct BBS mesh alloy wheels, a highly desirable modification on E24s that suits the car's character well. The front end retains the classic quad round headlights and BMW kidney grille in clean condition. Up close and in the detail shots, the interior tells the honest story of 299,465 kilometres. The charcoal leather has cracked and creased significantly on the bolsters and seat bases, requiring a retrim to restore to a presentable standard. An aftermarket head unit has replaced the original radio in the centre stack. The dashboard remains intact and free of major cracks. Climate control, power windows, and power steering are all present. At the rear, two bucket-style seats with individual headrests are trimmed in matching charcoal leather showing appropriate age wear.
The 635CSi market in Australia has been moving. Comparable examples have traded in the $30,000 to $45,000 range depending on condition, with the better-presented manual examples attracting a premium. An automatic at this mileage in driver condition sits in the lower half of that range, making the guide of $30,000 to $45,000 a fair starting point. For a buyer who appreciates the E24's character and wants a genuine piece of 1980s European GT motoring, the combination of straight body, correct wheels, and the M30 engine make this a worthwhile proposition with a clear restoration path on the interior.
Features
* 3.4-litre M30 inline-6 petrol engine, 218 horsepower
* Automatic transmission
* Rear-wheel drive, right-hand drive, Australian-delivered
* Period-correct BBS mesh alloy wheels with polished lips and BMW centre caps
* Michelin Primacy 3 tyres (modern fitment)
* Power steering
* Power windows
* Climate control air conditioning
* Aftermarket CD/radio head unit in centre stack
* Charcoal leather and cloth interior
* Analogue instrument cluster with period-correct gauges
* Quad round headlights with classic E24 shark-nose front end
* Vendor advises remote keyless entry system
* Vendor advises two-stage immobiliser and full security alarm with break glass sensors
* Dual exhaust outlets
* Boot lip spoiler
Condition Notes
* Interior leather cracked and creased on bolsters and seat bases throughout, consistent with age and high mileage; retrim required for concours presentation
* Minor stone chipping on bonnet leading edge from highway use
* Light surface oxidation on trim and brightwork consistent with age
* Minor wear to steering wheel rim
Specifications
Year: 1986
Make/Model: BMW 635CSi (E24)
Body: Two-door Coupe
Engine: 3.4-litre M30 Inline-6, Naturally Aspirated
Power: 218 horsepower
Transmission: Automatic
Drive: Rear-wheel Drive
Odometer: 299,465km
Colour: Cream
Interior: Charcoal Leather and Cloth
Seats: 4
Price Guide: AUD $30,000 to $45,000
Location: Thomastown, VIC
VIN: WBAEC620401887011
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Vorak directly on 0419 371 926
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Location of item: 4-10 Keon Parade, Thomastown, VIC, Australia
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