1981 BMW 628 CSi (E24)

Registration: PGK 56Y

Chassis:

WBAEA4206B5597097 Odometer: 59,000

Transmission:

Automatic MOT: Exempt

Offered with an engine and gearbox

Low ownership

Original handbooks

Been in storage since 1995

The sleek, Paul Bracq-penned, four-seat 6 Series Coupe was introduced in 1976 as a replacement for the aging CS and CSL models. Code named E24, the newcomer borrowed heavily from the contemporary E12 and E28 5 Series Saloons and was of unitary, all steel construction. The bodies for which were manufactured by Karmann prior to production being taken in-house. Suspension was fully independent by semi-trailing arms and coil springs, braking by ventilated discs all round and steering by a ZF worm and roller system. They came from a good engineering family and took it to the next level, but the real beauty was in the appearance of the 6 series; it was a leap forward in a big way compared to its peers and even today looks like it belongs.

We are pleased to offer this very interesting project of a BMW 628 CSi, which is rare in lots of ways. Being a 628, it is a very early example and one of the first generation of the E24 range. It would appear to be in its original colours, has low ownership, and whilst it is a project, it would appear to be pretty solid, but we always advise a first-hand viewing to satisfy yourself. The paperwork includes the very much sought after white book pack, which contains the owner’s manual and service book complete with stamps. We also have some older V5s and relevant paperwork that would suggest that the indicated mileage of 59,000 may be correct. It also tells us that the BMW was supplied new to its first owner on 7/5/1981 by Coombs and Sons BMW in Guildford.

This offers an excellent opportunity to restore an original specification example. The specification of the day was very high, but this one has the factory sunroof, leather seats and what looks like a set of original upgrade alloy wheels of the time, which are dealer fitted and may be Alpina-style. If you know your stuff, you can confirm that when you see it. The BMW still has its broad double stripes in black, which was a thing back in the day, and has a set of BMW mudflaps fitted.

The panels, whilst showing some rust in places, look to be straight and as they should be, but do remember this is a project and we all see different things when we look closer. The interior looks to be all there but needs restoring, and the engine and gearbox are currently out as they were sent away by the vendor to be restored. We don’t know what stage the build is at, but the Vendor believes they are complete. Remember this is a project that has been in storage since 1995, but it appears to have been stored pretty well. With some time and effort, this will be a wonderful example when finished and exceptionally rare. This needs to be saved for us all to enjoy, and with BMW’s becoming very collectable now, this is one of the most desirable around.