Description
BMW 635 CSi | 1988
Highlights:
– 3.4-litre inline-six M30 petrol engine, 5-speed manual transmission
– Genuine original 3-piece BBS split-rim wheels
– Electric sunroof, electric windows and electrically heated front seats
– Swiss type-approval documentation confirming the manual 635 CSi specification
– 259,000 km on the odometer, complete set of keys
The seller offers for sale this 1988 BMW 635 CSi, powered by a 3.4-litre inline-six M30 engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Finished in silver over a black leather interior, this E24-generation 635 CSi presents as a well-equipped example of BMW’s classic grand touring coupé. The car is fitted with a range of period-correct equipment, including an electric sunroof, electric windows, electrically adjustable and heated front seats, a working original radio with amplifier, an electric antenna, an on-board computer and headlight washers and wipers. The car rides on its original 3-piece BBS split-rim wheels and comes with a complete set of keys. The current odometer reading stands at 259,000 km, as reported by the seller.
Introduced in 1976, the BMW E24 established the formula for BMW’s modern grand touring coupé: a long bonnet, a low roofline and a driver-focused cabin wrapped around BMW’s celebrated straight-six engines. The 635 CSi arrived as one of the most desirable derivatives in the range, combining the model’s distinctive shark-nose styling with the torquey 3.4-litre M30 engine. Over a production run stretching into the early 1990s, the E24 became one of BMW’s most recognised classic silhouettes, and cars specified with the manual gearbox, as offered here, are particularly sought after by collectors today.
Under the bonnet is the M30 3.4-litre inline-six, developing 155 kW / 211 hp and 305 Nm of torque, driving the rear wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox. The combination gives the 635 CSi a direct, mechanical driving character that contrasts with modern turbocharged performance cars: naturally aspirated power delivery, a progressive clutch, and the smoothness for which BMW’s straight-six engines are renowned. Documentation available with the car, based on Swiss type-approval records, identifies the VIN as corresponding to the manual-transmission 635 CSi specification.
For collectors of classic BMWs, this 635 CSi combines the right ingredients: the E24 body, the M30 straight-six, a manual gearbox and a set of period-correct BBS wheels. It would suit either a dedicated grand tourer for regular use or a further addition to an existing collection of classic BMW coupés.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
