Hi guys
Link to many additional photos: photos.app.goo.gl/Y6DJ7nA4aExP78HT8
With a heavy heart and much reluctance I have decided to sell my extremely rare classic BMW, a 633csi. in Polaris Silver..I’ll apologies in advance for the lengthy description but feel it’s totally justified as it’s definitely not your average classic car! To put how rare the 633csi is into perspective, I have only ever seen one other for sale in the UK in my 3 years of ownership. Bearing in mind this other car was also barn find “project” so the polar opposite to my 633 which is a truly usable timepiece.
This 633csi is very special in that it is one of the early E12 based 6 series cars which were numbered and plaqued by the famous design house Karmann who originally designed the 6 series. The car still wears the original numbered plaque on the passenger side inner wing area which I'm glad to send a photo of to any prospective buyers. None of the later 6 series cars after 1980 were numbered in production so it really does add to the providence of this car.
The car has been magazine featured a few years ago and is as far as I know the only restored 633csi on the road today. It has also turned 40 year old as of this year and become classified as a historic vehicle on the Log Book so now qualifies for road tax exemption meaning tax free motoring. This is a fantastic reason alone to own and drive a classic car and will prove a great saving over the years.
After researching online I am lead to believe the car is one of a handful of survivors in the UK and the only one currently offered for sale anywhere online so will be a rare opportunity for someone to own a stunningly beautiful piece of BMW history. It is distinctly rarer and more far more special than the later 635csi of which there are still many around.
The lines of the car are much purer without any of the bumper valance's/spoilers, side skirts or plastic arch trims as the later cars had. Also there is no where for any rust or corrosion to hide behind plastic trims etc like the later cars which is far better for any prospective buyer.
A quick search for a 633csi on most classified car or auction websites today highlights how rare this car is with no others currently for sale. Only magazines/brochures and photos come up on any searches along with spare parts but no cars at all.
I had absolutely no intentions of ever selling it at any time but unfortunately a combination of ever changing personal circumstances and loss of the large garage storage I am currently renting for her have lead me to this decision which I am sure I’ll regret in the future!
I own a collection of BMW’s I have put together over the last 8 years and the 633 is a very special car amongst it being the oldest and most classic. It’s the only one I keep garaged because of its age as the others are modern enough to bear the elements outside.
I purchased the car from a really nice elderly gentleman back in 2016 as a bit of an impulse buy although I had always wanted to own a true “shark nose” 6 series. He was also a keen BMW enthusiast and had owned the car for quite some time around 9 years or so. He had carried out a very thorough documented semi restoration on the car which was the main reason I bought it as it was effectively a turnkey drive-able classic which could be used with no need for any major mechanical or body work restoration.
Being as rare as it is, the car was recently featured in the well known “Classic Car” magazine publication as part of their 40th anniversary of the 6 series article. They wanted to gather the various models within the 6 series and sought my car out through the BMW car club UK forums as the only drive able genuine 633csi available for the day! I have a printed copy of the feature for the new owner and the article can also be seen online so it really does add to the individuality of this car.
In my ownership, the car has been garaged and virtually unused for most of its life in order to preserve the bodywork and keep it away from the elements. It has only been used on a handful of very rare dry day occasions. I have only put a few hundred miles on it in my ownership which stands the mileage at just over an extremely low 58,000.
Although the car does not have a massive amount of past service history purely due to the fact the owner before last misplaced it all, the mileage is 100% genuine for a number of reasons. It can be traced on the cars MOT history file online and is in line with the cars use over the last 10 years. Also the previous owner had it for 9 years and I was informed by him that the chap who owned it before him had it for 19 years and was an elderly doctor.
There is a letter written from him to the previous owner detailing how he was in the process of locating the service history and was very apologetic but was glad the car had gone to a good home. I was more than satisfied with this information when I bought the car and have absolutely no doubt its genuine as the wear within the interior of the car is also in line with the mileage.
I was informed by the previous owner who I bought it form that he bought it as a running car which needed some mechanical and body work to get it up to scratch which he proceeded to do over his ownership. The engine was in need of some attention along with the gearbox So he carried out a thorough mechanical restoration on the drive train/suspension/engine/gearbox etc.
Engine:
Fully reconditioned with a full clean/strip down and rebuild using genuine BMW parts throughout. This includes a new crankshaft/bearings and a brand new cylinder block which I have the previous owner’s receipts for. The head was also fully refurbished checked and New genuine timing chains guides etc amongst a host of other parts internally in the engine again all genuine BMW parts. There are receipts for the engine work carried out along with any associated work. The engine now runs superb and sounds very healthy with amazingly clean oil on the dipstick and filler cap thanks to the comprehensive rebuild which is good evidence of the rebuild.
Chassis/suspension/drive train/brakes
Brand new factory spec O/E struts and springs have been fitted along with every single bush and ball joint which has been replaced using genuine BMW parts also evident in the previous owner’s receipts which I have..there is an invoice 2 pages long just for the rubber bushes etc in the history file!
The list of parts is unbelievable. Gearbox has also been fully rebuilt and functions perfectly. Sub frames both front and rear have been stripped and powder coated for protection along with many other chassis components. Brake and fuel pipes have also been renewed with newer copper items and the car has been fully under sealed. modern stainless steel brake hoses have been fitted to replace the rubber items. There has been the necessary welding carried out to various parts of the underneath of the car to pass the items flagged up on previous MOT’s by the previous owner to a good standard. The differential and drive shafts and prop shaft along with all associated components look to have been either renewed or reconditioned too which is evident under the car.
Bodywork:
The car has been re sprayed by the previous owner at some point during it's restoration and is up to a good standard. Front wings which are the main point of corrosion on these old 6 series’ and are super rare to find without any rust now. The wings on this 633 are clean and free of rust along with the rear arches which are immaculate. All the chrome work on the car is an absolutely spotless mirror finish and pit free with no rust or corrosion at all. The bumpers along with many other trim parts have been renewed with new genuine parts from BMW again with receipts to prove at a cost of hundreds.
All the lights are genuine and in excellent condition with the genuine BMW stamps on them. Under the engine bay clear signs of the restoration are evident as it really looks immaculate for a 40 year old car. The panels are all clean as is the bonnet internally and general engine components. The radiator and fan have been renewed and are all genuine items. Inside the 633 is in absolute original condition throughout and has worn it's 40 years unbelievably well. The seats, carpets and trims/dash are all in excellent condition with no tears or major scuffs etc. The steering wheel and dashboard are all in excellent condition too with no cracks. The interior is beautifully retro and oozes charm of the era.
Everything in the engine bay is totally original as it left the factory and all the BMW stamps on the components like the air filter box are present making this car unbelievably genuine and original.
As rare as the 633csi is, I have enquired with my local BMW dealership and have been informed that all parts are still available from BMW to this day making future upkeep a straight forward process. The exhaust system could do with a replacement in the near future which I had on the cards and a full system from BMW was just shy of £500 so not a bad price at all. I have held off it as was also contemplating a stainless steel system made to the original specs.
Brakes have all been refreshed and refurbished in the past calipers and discs/pads are good. Amazingly the car was equipped with 4 piston calipers at the front and 2 piston at the rear which is rare and showed the lack of compromise in those days.
Tyres are all a matching set and hold plenty of tread.
I have a copy of the rare 1977 dealer brochure of the car on its release in its file and it clearly shows both these wheels on the photos within the brochure with the deeper ones offered as a dealer option.
The car really needs to be seen to be appreciated for its condition, it gains so much admiring and appreciating attention when driven and is stunning to look at in the flesh. The accentuated shark nose front is so distinctive and sets it so far apart from modern BMW’s of today which all sadly look the same. Sadly I have reluctantly accepted I will not have either the storage facility for the car in the near future, or the time to spend on its upkeep due to ever increasing work and family commitments.
The 633 is really an extremely usable classic car and is unbelievable smooth and reliable to drive. I collected it from Southampton when I bought it and drove it back without missing a beat. It’s never let me down since and drives exceptionally well for a 40 year old BMW. This is totally done to the fact it has had all the major restoration work done on it mechanically I feel. The car will ideally be placed with a classic BMW enthusiastic who would appreciate its true worth and rarity and what sets it apart from the later 635csi.
The small number of photos allowed on the advert really do not do the car justice at all so I have taken over 70 numerous photos of the car from every angle and happy to send them over via whats app or email/text message etc.
These show the car in far more detail including the boot area and interior etc. There is no rust or corrosion in the boot area at all and the original tool kit from 1977 is still present!
I am happy to send a video over of the car running to any prospective buyers and glad to entertain any serious enquiries on the car and provide any more information you require More than happy to have a chat over the phone on the car but ideally a viewing is really essential to get a true picture of its condition.
I have included a web link below for anyone interested in reading the magazine article on the car and seeing the photoshoot..it is very special to have this car in a magazine as part of the 40 years anniversary.
drive-my.com/en/test-drive/item/2302-bmw-e24-giant-test-from-628csi-633csi-635csi-to-m635csi-and-alpina-b9-3-5.html
I also recently found out a 633csi 1977 in exactly the same colour of Polaris silver and same interior was sold by Sotheby's and belonged to the band ABBA. It was sold for 34,000 euros!.
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0058-1977-bmw-633-csi-abba/620485
The car is located in Harrow London for a viewing..just give me a call to arrange please and glad to make time for you.
I have had some difficulty in gauging a price to put on my 633csi simply because there has not been another for sale since I've owned it. I'm sure the car will prove to be a fantastic future investment and is bound to be become more valuable over the years and wish I could keep it really!
I've loosely based it on the current values of the later 635csi and mileage etc but of course its much rarer. Having said that I am very negotiable on the price with the right serious buyer and providing the car goes to a good home so feel free to give me a call to discuss or make an offer we can work from.
Please call: 07834 760600
Many thanks.
Link to many additional photos: photos.app.goo.gl/Y6DJ7nA4aExP78HT8
With a heavy heart and much reluctance I have decided to sell my extremely rare classic BMW, a 633csi. in Polaris Silver..I’ll apologies in advance for the lengthy description but feel it’s totally justified as it’s definitely not your average classic car! To put how rare the 633csi is into perspective, I have only ever seen one other for sale in the UK in my 3 years of ownership. Bearing in mind this other car was also barn find “project” so the polar opposite to my 633 which is a truly usable timepiece.
This 633csi is very special in that it is one of the early E12 based 6 series cars which were numbered and plaqued by the famous design house Karmann who originally designed the 6 series. The car still wears the original numbered plaque on the passenger side inner wing area which I'm glad to send a photo of to any prospective buyers. None of the later 6 series cars after 1980 were numbered in production so it really does add to the providence of this car.
The car has been magazine featured a few years ago and is as far as I know the only restored 633csi on the road today. It has also turned 40 year old as of this year and become classified as a historic vehicle on the Log Book so now qualifies for road tax exemption meaning tax free motoring. This is a fantastic reason alone to own and drive a classic car and will prove a great saving over the years.
After researching online I am lead to believe the car is one of a handful of survivors in the UK and the only one currently offered for sale anywhere online so will be a rare opportunity for someone to own a stunningly beautiful piece of BMW history. It is distinctly rarer and more far more special than the later 635csi of which there are still many around.
The lines of the car are much purer without any of the bumper valance's/spoilers, side skirts or plastic arch trims as the later cars had. Also there is no where for any rust or corrosion to hide behind plastic trims etc like the later cars which is far better for any prospective buyer.
A quick search for a 633csi on most classified car or auction websites today highlights how rare this car is with no others currently for sale. Only magazines/brochures and photos come up on any searches along with spare parts but no cars at all.
I had absolutely no intentions of ever selling it at any time but unfortunately a combination of ever changing personal circumstances and loss of the large garage storage I am currently renting for her have lead me to this decision which I am sure I’ll regret in the future!
I own a collection of BMW’s I have put together over the last 8 years and the 633 is a very special car amongst it being the oldest and most classic. It’s the only one I keep garaged because of its age as the others are modern enough to bear the elements outside.
I purchased the car from a really nice elderly gentleman back in 2016 as a bit of an impulse buy although I had always wanted to own a true “shark nose” 6 series. He was also a keen BMW enthusiast and had owned the car for quite some time around 9 years or so. He had carried out a very thorough documented semi restoration on the car which was the main reason I bought it as it was effectively a turnkey drive-able classic which could be used with no need for any major mechanical or body work restoration.
Being as rare as it is, the car was recently featured in the well known “Classic Car” magazine publication as part of their 40th anniversary of the 6 series article. They wanted to gather the various models within the 6 series and sought my car out through the BMW car club UK forums as the only drive able genuine 633csi available for the day! I have a printed copy of the feature for the new owner and the article can also be seen online so it really does add to the individuality of this car.
In my ownership, the car has been garaged and virtually unused for most of its life in order to preserve the bodywork and keep it away from the elements. It has only been used on a handful of very rare dry day occasions. I have only put a few hundred miles on it in my ownership which stands the mileage at just over an extremely low 58,000.
Although the car does not have a massive amount of past service history purely due to the fact the owner before last misplaced it all, the mileage is 100% genuine for a number of reasons. It can be traced on the cars MOT history file online and is in line with the cars use over the last 10 years. Also the previous owner had it for 9 years and I was informed by him that the chap who owned it before him had it for 19 years and was an elderly doctor.
There is a letter written from him to the previous owner detailing how he was in the process of locating the service history and was very apologetic but was glad the car had gone to a good home. I was more than satisfied with this information when I bought the car and have absolutely no doubt its genuine as the wear within the interior of the car is also in line with the mileage.
I was informed by the previous owner who I bought it form that he bought it as a running car which needed some mechanical and body work to get it up to scratch which he proceeded to do over his ownership. The engine was in need of some attention along with the gearbox So he carried out a thorough mechanical restoration on the drive train/suspension/engine/gearbox etc.
Engine:
Fully reconditioned with a full clean/strip down and rebuild using genuine BMW parts throughout. This includes a new crankshaft/bearings and a brand new cylinder block which I have the previous owner’s receipts for. The head was also fully refurbished checked and New genuine timing chains guides etc amongst a host of other parts internally in the engine again all genuine BMW parts. There are receipts for the engine work carried out along with any associated work. The engine now runs superb and sounds very healthy with amazingly clean oil on the dipstick and filler cap thanks to the comprehensive rebuild which is good evidence of the rebuild.
Chassis/suspension/drive train/brakes
Brand new factory spec O/E struts and springs have been fitted along with every single bush and ball joint which has been replaced using genuine BMW parts also evident in the previous owner’s receipts which I have..there is an invoice 2 pages long just for the rubber bushes etc in the history file!
The list of parts is unbelievable. Gearbox has also been fully rebuilt and functions perfectly. Sub frames both front and rear have been stripped and powder coated for protection along with many other chassis components. Brake and fuel pipes have also been renewed with newer copper items and the car has been fully under sealed. modern stainless steel brake hoses have been fitted to replace the rubber items. There has been the necessary welding carried out to various parts of the underneath of the car to pass the items flagged up on previous MOT’s by the previous owner to a good standard. The differential and drive shafts and prop shaft along with all associated components look to have been either renewed or reconditioned too which is evident under the car.
Bodywork:
The car has been re sprayed by the previous owner at some point during it's restoration and is up to a good standard. Front wings which are the main point of corrosion on these old 6 series’ and are super rare to find without any rust now. The wings on this 633 are clean and free of rust along with the rear arches which are immaculate. All the chrome work on the car is an absolutely spotless mirror finish and pit free with no rust or corrosion at all. The bumpers along with many other trim parts have been renewed with new genuine parts from BMW again with receipts to prove at a cost of hundreds.
All the lights are genuine and in excellent condition with the genuine BMW stamps on them. Under the engine bay clear signs of the restoration are evident as it really looks immaculate for a 40 year old car. The panels are all clean as is the bonnet internally and general engine components. The radiator and fan have been renewed and are all genuine items. Inside the 633 is in absolute original condition throughout and has worn it's 40 years unbelievably well. The seats, carpets and trims/dash are all in excellent condition with no tears or major scuffs etc. The steering wheel and dashboard are all in excellent condition too with no cracks. The interior is beautifully retro and oozes charm of the era.
Everything in the engine bay is totally original as it left the factory and all the BMW stamps on the components like the air filter box are present making this car unbelievably genuine and original.
As rare as the 633csi is, I have enquired with my local BMW dealership and have been informed that all parts are still available from BMW to this day making future upkeep a straight forward process. The exhaust system could do with a replacement in the near future which I had on the cards and a full system from BMW was just shy of £500 so not a bad price at all. I have held off it as was also contemplating a stainless steel system made to the original specs.
Brakes have all been refreshed and refurbished in the past calipers and discs/pads are good. Amazingly the car was equipped with 4 piston calipers at the front and 2 piston at the rear which is rare and showed the lack of compromise in those days.
Tyres are all a matching set and hold plenty of tread.
I have a copy of the rare 1977 dealer brochure of the car on its release in its file and it clearly shows both these wheels on the photos within the brochure with the deeper ones offered as a dealer option.
The car really needs to be seen to be appreciated for its condition, it gains so much admiring and appreciating attention when driven and is stunning to look at in the flesh. The accentuated shark nose front is so distinctive and sets it so far apart from modern BMW’s of today which all sadly look the same. Sadly I have reluctantly accepted I will not have either the storage facility for the car in the near future, or the time to spend on its upkeep due to ever increasing work and family commitments.
The 633 is really an extremely usable classic car and is unbelievable smooth and reliable to drive. I collected it from Southampton when I bought it and drove it back without missing a beat. It’s never let me down since and drives exceptionally well for a 40 year old BMW. This is totally done to the fact it has had all the major restoration work done on it mechanically I feel. The car will ideally be placed with a classic BMW enthusiastic who would appreciate its true worth and rarity and what sets it apart from the later 635csi.
The small number of photos allowed on the advert really do not do the car justice at all so I have taken over 70 numerous photos of the car from every angle and happy to send them over via whats app or email/text message etc.
These show the car in far more detail including the boot area and interior etc. There is no rust or corrosion in the boot area at all and the original tool kit from 1977 is still present!
I am happy to send a video over of the car running to any prospective buyers and glad to entertain any serious enquiries on the car and provide any more information you require More than happy to have a chat over the phone on the car but ideally a viewing is really essential to get a true picture of its condition.
I have included a web link below for anyone interested in reading the magazine article on the car and seeing the photoshoot..it is very special to have this car in a magazine as part of the 40 years anniversary.
drive-my.com/en/test-drive/item/2302-bmw-e24-giant-test-from-628csi-633csi-635csi-to-m635csi-and-alpina-b9-3-5.html
I also recently found out a 633csi 1977 in exactly the same colour of Polaris silver and same interior was sold by Sotheby's and belonged to the band ABBA. It was sold for 34,000 euros!.
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/PA18/Paris/lots/r0058-1977-bmw-633-csi-abba/620485
The car is located in Harrow London for a viewing..just give me a call to arrange please and glad to make time for you.
I have had some difficulty in gauging a price to put on my 633csi simply because there has not been another for sale since I've owned it. I'm sure the car will prove to be a fantastic future investment and is bound to be become more valuable over the years and wish I could keep it really!
I've loosely based it on the current values of the later 635csi and mileage etc but of course its much rarer. Having said that I am very negotiable on the price with the right serious buyer and providing the car goes to a good home so feel free to give me a call to discuss or make an offer we can work from.
Please call: 07834 760600
Many thanks.
