Thursday 16 October 2014

1982 BMW 635CSi OBSERVER PROTOTYPE -4 STAR CLASSICS

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"

Mid week and we bring you some Germanic style with 1982 prototype from BMW available at 
4-Star Classics.

1982 BMW OBSERVER COUPE    £29,995

BMW Observer Coupe image

        SPECIFICATION

  • 18,243 Mileage:
  • 8.4 Top Speed:
  • 1982 Year:
  • 134 0 - 60:
  • April 2015 MOT Expiry:
  • 216 BHP:
  • Expired Tax Expiry:
  • 5 Speed Manual Transmission:
  • Grey Exterior Colour:
  • 3430cc Engine Capacity:
  • Black Leather Interior Colour:
  • Inline 6 Engine Configuration:

MODEL HISTORY

A very special BMW prototype 635 CSi designed with a sliding panoramic roof and rear window.

The result of a three-cornered collaboration between The Observer magazine, Mike Gibbs's Coventry-based company MGA and BMW (GB) Ltd. The Observer Coupe featured a car with roof and rear screen panels which motor electrically out of sight into the boot lid.

Developed to showcase the innovation and skill of British engineering and designers the car featured on its own huge stand at the 1983 NEC motorshow. Key people were design engineer Alistair Millar, stylist Stephan Ferrada and electrical systems engineer Stanley Daniels.

This video tells the story and features the very car now offered for sale.

Equipment

Power assisted steering, Electric operated windows, Electric operated mirrors,  Prototype body development and styling, Panoramic roof, Trip computer, Electric memory seats, Central locking and, Blaupunkt tape player.

EXTERIOR

This stunning one off concept car was delivered new from BMW to MGA Developments in 1982 to build the Observer Coupe. Once the newly designed glass sliding roof and bespoke body kit were crafted and completed the car was repainted in two-tone grey and finished off with the white ‘Observer Coupe' stickers on the side and rear. The car remains in excellent condition with a deep lustful shine. Being a concept car there are a few minor imperfections with some of the details around the panoramic roof.
INTERIOR
The black leather interior remains in first-rate condition and the cockpit feels exceptionally airy due to the unique panoramic roof. There is no signs of wear to any of the seats, the steering wheel and gearbox retain their textured finish and all of the plastic trim and dash remain in perfect unmarked condition.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION  Having only covered 18k miles from new the engine remains in excellent mechanical order and has none of the usual corrosion issues associated with the E24's on the inner wings and chassis rails. Since arriving at 4 Star Classics the Observer has been treated to a full service including all fluids, filters, plugs and a new battery.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The Observer comes with a unique set of 16" dished alloys with polished faces. All of the tyres are new and the brakes only show minimal wear.
HISTORY FILE
This car comes with the most amazing history file that takes up three large ring binders and two boxes! Every piece of paperwork has been kept detailing the development, build and all the designs and photographs when the car was displayed at the NEC Motor Show in 1983.

  Showroom and Sales:
Unit 3, Old Park Iron Works
Main Road
Kingsley
Hampshire
GU35 9LY

Telephone: 01483 274347 | Mobile: 07901 541349Email: sales@4starclassics.com
 
 
SOURCE: 4STAR CLASSICS 
  For details of this and other top quality vehicles goto: 4 Star Classics
 
 
SPECIFICATION 6-Series (1978-1989) Source: Classic & Performance
 
 

1978-1989 BMW 635 CSi


Overview

The earliest 6-Series cars never seemed quite as satisfying as they should have. The heavier body stunted performance, and the big coupé just didn’t seem quite as sporting as it once did. But the 635CSi went a long way to redressing the balance thanks to its crisp new engine and altered chassis settings. Throughout its life, the CSi continued to be improved, thanks to further running changes. When it was replaced by the 850 in 1989, commentators bemoaned the fact the new car wasn’t as instantly appealing as the old – sound familiar?


£16,499
£7000
£5500
£2750
£800

Performance

8.0secs
138mph
218bhp
228lb/ft
19mpg

Engine

in-line six
normal
petrol
electronic fuel injection

Chassis

Independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring
Independent, coil spring, semi-trailing arms
front-engine RWD
rack and pinion
metal monocoque
Five-speed manual

Dimensions

4755mm
2625mm
1725mm
1365mm
1475kgs


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