1985 BMW 6 SERIES

Requires completion of restoration

My sad loss is definitely someone else’s big gain, unfortunately I have finally run out of time to bring this project to its final completion and so this beautiful, rare sought after motorsport classic is up for sale.

I am not going to ramble on about what this car is, if you are looking then, you already know the stats and pedigree. I purchased her back in 2005 for what was going to be a rolling restoration, use the car but also bring her back up to scratch. I already owned an E30 M3 and E28 Alpina B9 at the time so this made a very nice addition.

I then realised that once the M3 was back on the road, the M6 was just not being used so decided to do it properly and take her off the road ready to be restored.

After the bodywork was last worked on in 2011 to make ready for paint I purchased both an E46 M3 and E46 Alpina and so once again she went back into storage. Also, the E30 M3 took over as the restoration project and this took up my time to restore to completion. Finally I managed to find time again and to be honest inclination post covid to refresh the underneath with new parts I bought some time ago, but time and broken promises have now run out so it’s time for someone else to make her into a future show winner.

As you will see from the documented history, the vehicle has been maintained to the highest standard and the most recent work prior to the car being taken off the road included the very important timing chain replacement which included a top-end rebuild which was carried out at 144,892 miles. The vehicle currently has 145,777 miles.

Some of the photos have been uploaded but I also have created a PDF document which contains full details of maintenance and service history as well as detailed photos of the vehicle and all its parts and interior which can be supplied to anyone interested, just send a request with your email address.

I can also be contacted on: 07958 531103

The car is currently still stripped of all its trim and interior parts ready for final paint, in my garage on ramps so can be easily inspected.

Documented Owners

01/09/1985 Rydale Cars Ltd 819 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, Warley, West Midlands B68 8DA

21/03/1986 Mr J. Crole 5 Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl, Mid Glamorgan

1990/1991 Mr R. Collins Amerdale Lower Road, Chorley wood, Hertfordshire WD3 5LB

29/06/1993 Mr N. Weir 19 Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, Yorkshire HD7 6BW

04/05/2004 Mr J. Denney 10 Oakdean, Huddersfield, Yorkshire HD2 2FA

24/08/2005 Mr K. Airey Current Owner

Documented History

All service history etc. is backed up with either stamps in the service book, available invoices or both.

18/09/1985; Pre-delivery check; Rydale BMW (Birmingham)

24/09/1985; Run-In Inspection; 1,768; Rydale BMW (Birmingham)

06/12/1985; Oil Service; 5,533; Rydale BMW (Birmingham)

28/04/1986; Inspection One; 14,417; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

23/09/1986; Oil Service; 23,986; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

22/01/1987; Inspection Two; 29,416; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

02/11/1987; Inspection One; 44,194; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

01/04/1988; Oil Service; 52,387; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

01/08/1988; Inspection Two; 59,187; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

10/05/1989; Inspection One; 75,159; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

30/08/1989; Oil Service; 83,880; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

12/01/1990; Inspection Two; 91,394; Leslie H. Trainer & Son BMW

11/04/1991; Inspection One; 105,516; Hughenden MC Ltd BMW

20/01/1992; Oil Service; 110,006; Hughenden MC Ltd BMW; Replace Front Wheel Bearings £351.07

14/04/1992; Inspection Two; 117,580; Hughenden MC Ltd BMW; Replace Steering Idler Arm, Replace Rubber Engine Mounts £659.28

26/11/1992; Oil Service; 124,921; Hughenden MC Ltd BMW; Replace Fan Coupling £254.75

17/04/1993; General repairs; 128,583; Hughenden MC Ltd BMW; Replace Water Pump, Replace Thermostat, Replace various Hoses £278.38

10/06/1993; General repairs; 131,102; Hughenden MC Ltd BMW; Replacement of Rear Suspension £458.64

13/09/1993; Inspection One; 132,057; Italia Autosport (Ferrari specialist); Change Gearbox and Diff Oils, Renew Rear Brake Discs, Renew Centre Track Rod £376.15

18/10/1993; General repairs; 132,182; Almondbury BMW; £164.07

30/11/1993; General repairs; 132,226; Italia Autosport; Overhaul/Refit Front Callipers, Replace Radiator / Hoses £407.18

13/04/1994; General repairs; 134,150; Italia Autosport; Renew parts of Exhaust System, Repair Fuel Tank breathers £308.12

13/09/1994; Inspection Two; 137,142; Italia Autosport; Replace Plugs and all Belts £438.81

18/09/1995; Annual Full Service; 142,686; Italia Autosport; Clean AFM, Service Brakes, Sort out seized tracking and reset £577.90

30/09/1996; Annual Full Service; 143,437; Italia Autosport; Replace Fuel Filter £594.44

31/01/1997; General repairs; 143,521; Italia Autosport; Replace Fuel Pressure Regulator, Replace Engine Mounts, Front Bumper Repair £194.90

11/11/1997; General repairs; Italia Autosport; Repair/Replace Sill sections where corroded, Repair/Replace area around jack points, Replace/Bleed Brake Fluid, Skim Front Discs £703.64

30/11/1998; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 5 Months £352.50

03/09/1999; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 4 Months, Oil Change £378.93

11/09/2000; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 9 Months £475.87

16/07/2001; Storage; 144,189; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 5 Months, MOT also done £319.37

22/01/2002; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 11 Weeks £193.87

25/02/2002; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 4 Weeks £70.50

01/04/2002; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 5 Weeks, Oil Change £158.62

24/06/2002; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 8 Weeks £141.00

31/07/2002; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 5 Weeks £88.12

02/09/2002; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 6 Weeks £105.75

11/10/2002; Storage; Italia Sales Ltd; Receipt for 6 Weeks £105.75

20/05/2005; Replace Timing Chain & Top End Rebuild; 144,892; Walker & Balmforth (BMW specialist); Remove cylinder head for facing etc, Perform Top End Rebuild, Rebuild Cylinder Head etc, New cylinder head gasket and bolts etc, Replace Sprocket, Rails and gaskets etc, Replace Timing Chain etc, Oil and Filter Change. £1,985.68

07/12/2005; General Repairs; 145,302; Stannard Motors (BMW specialist); Radiator and Thermostat replacement, Water Valve replacement £145.80

18/01/2006; General Repairs; 145,356; Stannard Motors; Replace Idle Regulator Valve, Service Throttle Bodies and replace gaskets/O-rings etc, Annual Check - replace brake fluid £203.88

21/06/2006; Oil & Valve Timing Service; 145,715; Stannard Motors; Perform Oil Service and prepare car for being off-the road, Perform a Valve Timing service and replace any shims necessary. £318.48

12/02/2011; Restoration work carried out by Armstrongs Auto Refurbishments including full trim removal, replacement doors, any necessary repairs to bodywork due to corrosion and full bodywork protection ready for painting at a later date. £2450.00

Various new parts purchased as part of the restoration, either from BMW or BMW parts specialists. c. £1500.00

MOT Certificates available

22/09/1993 132,136; 27/10/1997 143,624

07/09/1994 137,053; 13/07/2001 144,182

13/09/1995 142,690; 29/10/2002 144,780

20/09/1996 143,441; 29/07/2005 144,992

Exterior – Bodywork

The bodywork of this wonderful M635csi is in excellent condition with no nasty surprises regarding any rot. All parts has already been removed, catalogued and stored - both exterior and interior, this also makes it easier for anyone to properly check the car over.

The bodywork has already been prepared for paint and is currently coated in a protected zinc primer to protect it from any flash rust. Some minimal bodywork is just needed by the paint shop prior to painting once the zinc coating has been removed.

This Sills and the wheel arches including the inner wings etc. are in great condition with no rot what-so-ever. There may be some flash (surface) rust to be removed but that’s it.

There is an invoice from 1997 where some restoration work was done that included work on the sills and jacking points, and restoration work in 2006 and 2011 to get the car ready for paint.

Replacement doors, both in excellent condition have already been fitted as the original doors (also supplied with the original locks etc) had started to rust on the bottom sills. Also there is a pair of replacement front wings, one is brand new and one is second hand in excellent condition.

All the trim parts have been removed and stored in which at some point the window trims have been repainted to give the shadow chrome effect and may need a refresh to bring them back up to scratch.

The vehicle comes with a full M-Tech body kit from factory, and 2 sets of alloy wheels, the original TRX wheels with the obligatory Michelin tyres (now very old) and a set of 16” BBS alloy wheels with Bridgestone tyres.

All glass is correct and present.

Boot Area

The boot is in excellent condition with no rust or rot, including the location of the battery. Dynamat material has been installed to improve sound insulation but of course this can be removed if you so wish.

The tool kit is complete including the custom spark plug extractor and all tools are in great condition.

Bonnet Area and Engine Bay

Just before the vehicle was taken off the road for a total restoration, the engine was treated to a fresh oil service and the valves checked and adjusted (re-shimmed) if required.

The coolant was removed and all the pipes and hoses inspected and replaced, if necessary, in which a new radiator and expansion tank was also added.

At the same time the cam cover and plenum were restored.

As the engine cannot be started for obvious reasons, I have removed all ancillary belts and made sure the cam cover is removable so it is possible to see the engine being turned over by hand with no issues.

As mentioned the timing chain had been replaced, etc. Also all the valves were checked and any re-shimmed if necessary.

Exterior – Underneath and suspension

The car has gone through a full restoration underneath, from the rear of the vehicle right up to the front firewall and jacking points, this includes all the suspension parts, fuel system and drive train. It just needs the front suspension to be reviewed and new brake lines fitted along with the brake assemblies. Work on restoring the front underneath of the car to the same standard will be up to the new owner. Also, the gearbox and prop shaft will need re-fitting once a new clutch has been fitted (there is no evidence in the invoices of a new clutch being fitted). Some restoration work to the jacking points just to tidy them up will be required (they are solid and already replaced) and there is evidence that the RH chassis rail has had some new metal work at some point.

The front chassis legs are in great condition with evidence of just one small repair due to I assume rust on the front RH side.

Prior to restoration, the car was coated in a protected coating of underseal, it did not look nice but was apparent that this underseal did its job of keeping the water, salt and so the rot away. This has now been replaced with nice new sealant where appropriate and a combination of POR and Eastwoods chassis paint.

Interior – Bodywork

The original sound proofing has been removed but stored in the boot, to be installed later. New Dynamat acoustic matting has been installed to improve acoustics in which the stored sound proofing can be fitted on top.

Original carpet and floor mats still in very good condition.

Interior – leather components and panels

The Interior prior to removal from the car was in great condition, at the same time I had the choice of installing a full leather interior which included the very expensive and virtually impossible to find original full leather dash, centre consoles, glove boxes, side panels, rear headrests and roof lining. The car already came with the fully electric front leather sports seats and back seats.

Some of these leather components will need to be re-coloured and some come in a choice of grey or black leather, but will result in a very special pre-highline interior combination once completed.

Interior – components and switches, etc.

With the interior totally stripped for inspection and any areas needing attention repaired or has repairs pending, all components and switches have been catalogued and stored in boxes.

Exterior – Components and switches, etc.

Any items that need to be fitted back on the vehicle has been bagged and tagged.

Also, other loose items that unfortunately was not tagged have at least been bagged.

Payment

Cash or BACS transfer accepted either before or on day of the Pickup.

Availability

I am away over the Christmas period and into the New Year, and not back until the 18th January onwards but still contactable to answer any questions during this period.