1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
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1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
I have a project, non Alpina BMW 635CSi - although it does sits on genuine Alpina Classics!
Fully restored and rebuilt over the last 3 years - it was a fully MOT'd runner when i bought it (luckily quite cheap, compared to where they are on the market now) but its certainly been an expensive journey.
It has a manual / LSD conversion, which really wakes up the big 3.5l straight 6.
Once I had started digging into it, soon became clear that it was a rotten pear. Full of holes, held together with filler, bad welds and sealent
So the real work began - replaced the floors, both sills, extensive work on the rear 3/4 panels and inner wings.
Full respray in diamond schwarz.
Engine, transmission and suspension overhaul H&R.
Full stainless manifold and system.
This is a 1987 "slimline" car but I have added a number of more desireable upgrades - namley the later highline interior which includes extended leather consoles, door trims, dash upper and lower sections. Still hunting for the leather headlining and working out a decent stereo / tech upgrade.
Now for some pics.
Fully restored and rebuilt over the last 3 years - it was a fully MOT'd runner when i bought it (luckily quite cheap, compared to where they are on the market now) but its certainly been an expensive journey.
It has a manual / LSD conversion, which really wakes up the big 3.5l straight 6.
Once I had started digging into it, soon became clear that it was a rotten pear. Full of holes, held together with filler, bad welds and sealent
So the real work began - replaced the floors, both sills, extensive work on the rear 3/4 panels and inner wings.
Full respray in diamond schwarz.
Engine, transmission and suspension overhaul H&R.
Full stainless manifold and system.
This is a 1987 "slimline" car but I have added a number of more desireable upgrades - namley the later highline interior which includes extended leather consoles, door trims, dash upper and lower sections. Still hunting for the leather headlining and working out a decent stereo / tech upgrade.
Now for some pics.
1988 - E28 525i Lux
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
1988 - E28 525i Lux
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
1988 - E28 525i Lux
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
1988 - E28 525i Lux
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
Very nice
Charles
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Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
That's looking great. I have owned 5 635csi's including 2 M635csi's. Wish I had one now, lucky man.
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Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
Very nice!
Head unit - have you see the Blaupunkt offering than looks period for the 80s, but has all mod cons behind the buttons? Would be perfect for your 6er
https://www.blaupunkt.com/en/nc/product ... gle/19059/
Head unit - have you see the Blaupunkt offering than looks period for the 80s, but has all mod cons behind the buttons? Would be perfect for your 6er
https://www.blaupunkt.com/en/nc/product ... gle/19059/
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Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
That’s very cool! I do like the period look of it. Have a horrible feeling I will need two. One for this and one for the 89 B10Metrics wrote: ↑Fri May 29, 2020 11:01 pmVery nice!
Head unit - have you see the Blaupunkt offering than looks period for the 80s, but has all mod cons behind the buttons? Would be perfect for your 6er
https://www.blaupunkt.com/en/nc/product ... gle/19059/
1988 - E28 525i Lux
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
Welcome Tarka.
We meet a few years ago at the station in Swindon. Your car looked ace then as it does now.
I cant remember if we spoke about it, but i have a Alpina B3 3.3 now.
We might have spoken on Retro Rides.
We meet a few years ago at the station in Swindon. Your car looked ace then as it does now.
I cant remember if we spoke about it, but i have a Alpina B3 3.3 now.
We might have spoken on Retro Rides.
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Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
Hi Rav / yes that’s right! I’m pleased to say the car is now as good under the surface as it is outside!
Will be good to have a look round your B3 when this lockdown is finished. You’re Marlborough way aren’t you?
Will be good to have a look round your B3 when this lockdown is finished. You’re Marlborough way aren’t you?
1988 - E28 525i Lux
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
1987 - E24 635 CSi
1989 - E34 B10 3.5
Re: 1987 BMW 635 CSi Retro resto
Yes, well remembered! Please do get in touch after the lockdown and we can introduce my Buchloe beast to your Shark Nose in the picturesque Marlborough downs.
1999 #032 Alpina B3 3.3 saloon (UK Press Car) - Buchloe Beast
2000 Porsche Boxster S - Viola
2015 Audi A4 Avant Ultra - Wife's car
2002 VW Lupo 1.4 16v - Daughter's car
2000 Porsche Boxster S - Viola
2015 Audi A4 Avant Ultra - Wife's car
2002 VW Lupo 1.4 16v - Daughter's car