BMW M635 CSi review. With its M-Power engine, was this 158mph Coupe peak BMW in the eighties?

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  • The BMW M635 CSi was powered by the same M-Power straight six used in the BMW M1 and M5, giving it a top speed of 158mph. It was also a highly successful race car, winning several 24hr endurance races between 1983 and 1986 but what's it like to drive today…
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  • @NEILB1989
    @NEILB1989 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    It’s not a Harry’s Garage video until you see that marvellous shot of him flicking it into that junction then pinning it down the road. Brilliant

    • @bowlock9901
      @bowlock9901 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yep, always does the trick that shot.

    • @bogfinken
      @bogfinken ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Imagine the disappointment if he didn't..

    • @mikepaton3614
      @mikepaton3614 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Its even named in google maps as "Harrys Garage crossroad" it will be as famous as Gambon corner soon, just hope Harry doesnt end up on two wheels.

    • @bradford_shaun_murray
      @bradford_shaun_murray ปีที่แล้ว

      10:52
      11:26

    • @GTI1dasOriginal
      @GTI1dasOriginal ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 yeah, sure

  • @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X
    @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X ปีที่แล้ว +163

    A timeless beauty. Exactly what is missing in modern car design, BMW or otherwise.

    • @olik136
      @olik136 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      they just can't (or won't) design cars that don't look like aggressive aliens anymore- especially BMW and Mercedes... and a lot of people seem to like it...

    • @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X
      @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X ปีที่แล้ว

      @@olik136
      Cars have become disposable (again, after 1950s U.S. styling).
      As you rightly said, they look like angry aliens.

    • @scottlehuray7062
      @scottlehuray7062 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think thats a design for bmw by Italian Ercole Spada

    • @bradford_shaun_murray
      @bradford_shaun_murray ปีที่แล้ว

      𝙈 ... the connoisseur's choice ...308 killer
      18:54

    • @ldsklLtgmer
      @ldsklLtgmer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@olik136 Indeed, and the reason is safety and aerodynamics, thats why all cars these days look similar, fat and boxy no matter what

  • @gordonsimpson3235
    @gordonsimpson3235 ปีที่แล้ว +439

    I love this car Harry.
    I used to work at a BMW dealership in the 80's and sold this actual car when new to the original owner....I was very tempted to bid on it at the auction as I don't think you will find a cleaner example...in (imo) the best colour for the shape. The personal connection made it even more tempting.
    I was very surprised that it didn't sell at Silverstone Auctions as it is a super example AND an earlier chrome bumper car which is purer in shape than the later (though plusher) big bumper cars.
    These days it is popular for everyone to criticise the TRX tyres for poor grip....I can tell you that the grip from these tyres was faultless...I have covered thousands of miles across Europe in E24's with TRX tyres and they were never found wanting.
    The bigger (non metric) wheels fitted to many now are easier to source, and probably cheaper, but they don't look correct and can spoil the ride if too low profile. This is a grand tourer...not a car for hustling around country lanes ( a E30 325i of the era is more suited for that task)
    I am racking my memory bank about the close ratio box...I am not sure it was very 'close ratio'. The C/R gearboxes on BMW's of that era were dogleg boxes and high revving at speed.

    • @1983dmd
      @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree...not close ratio at all !!!

    • @jackdoe3889
      @jackdoe3889 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was standard ratio as in direct 4th and 0.81 5th. 3.73 final drive with 25% LSD.
      The dogleg gearbox was the Getrag 265/5 Sport, standard in M3 E30 (except US).

    • @thefamilyrobbo
      @thefamilyrobbo ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Wish you could own it. You obviously have a great fondness for this car.
      🤞

    • @royfontaine5526
      @royfontaine5526 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found the TRXs on my e28 dreadful in the wet, but very good in the dry and surprisingly good in the snow. Completely outdated tech tho and have been for a long time. I switched to 17” Alpina reps - too big - then went down to 15” BBS cross spokes with 205 section tyres. These were ideal, though 16s might have looked and handled better. The 390mm TRXs are somewhere in between. The e28 M5s had 16” BBS which were perfect in my opinion.

    • @neilpenfold3707
      @neilpenfold3707 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@royfontaine5526 my ‘87 M535i had the trx’s and it was a handful in the wet but that’s how we learnt about controlling oversteer 🙂

  • @danielmcnamara1099
    @danielmcnamara1099 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Major kudos to whomever kept it in that condition. Such an icon.

    • @richardharrold9736
      @richardharrold9736 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not easy, they rusted for fun, by the late 90s they were a very rare sight indeed.

    • @davidfoster1762
      @davidfoster1762 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Er yes but ....look at it’s mot history . The car has done just 5000 miles in the last 15 years. Cars are meant to be driven in my view , not effectively stored away.

    • @marcob1729
      @marcob1729 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidfoster1762 5,000 miles in 15 years is not being stored away. It’s not a lot of miles, but 333 miles a year average doesn’t just magically happen in storage

    • @user-jf8gd3lv7q
      @user-jf8gd3lv7q ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardharrold9736 Not really, dude! Don't know what you are claiming.

    • @friendlypiranha774
      @friendlypiranha774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marcob1729- if that were my car, I would put 5000 miles on it in the first month alone... Just to enjoy it.

  • @rotax636nut5
    @rotax636nut5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Back in the day I remember pulling up beside one of those at traffic lights, I was on a BSA 650cc motorcycle which in it's day was quite a fast bike, anyway when the light went green I gave the BSA the beans only for the Beemer to give a fruity roar, squat down at the back and totally fuck off! I was truly shocked at how fast it went away from me and I've never forgotten it..

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 ปีที่แล้ว

      That shows you how quick the 635 was to put your bike in the shade.

  • @simonhodgetts6530
    @simonhodgetts6530 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Had a neighbour with one of these - it was utterly beautiful and felt hewn from granite, as classic BMWs often did. The interior is still, in my eyes an object lesson in ergonomics, clarity and classy design. It’s peak BMW full-stop as far as I’m concerned.

    • @markgilbertson1564
      @markgilbertson1564 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I loved the way the dash angled towards the driver.

    • @simonhodgetts6530
      @simonhodgetts6530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@markgilbertson1564 I also like how low it is compared with modern cars.

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, this and the 2002 turbo are the only two BMW's that I'd ever be interested in owning.

    • @rogerwatt8491
      @rogerwatt8491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn't agree more, Simon. Fascia design peaked with BMW's of this era . . . it's been downhill ever since.

    • @kentkochheiser911
      @kentkochheiser911 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the sound of the doors opening and closing!

  • @Kelveron
    @Kelveron ปีที่แล้ว +166

    What an absolutely gorgeous car, with the classic BMW shark nose look. One of my all time favourites. Even more amazing that the design of the first 6 series E24 dates back to the1970s, with (I think) the 633i being the first model.

    • @dreezgreen3793
      @dreezgreen3793 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Spot on. You do wonder what has happened to bmw design 😕

    • @chriserz94
      @chriserz94 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      1976 628CSi (M30B28 with fuel injection) and 630CS (M30B30 ,Carbureted) were the first E24s :)

    • @TheScudabear1
      @TheScudabear1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My old man bought an E28 528 in 76', the 170 brake carb version (I think it got injection the following year) If memory serves me correctly I believe it was around £7000...when we went to pick it up there was a red 633csi just delivered to the showroom, and the price was almost double!

    • @chriserz94
      @chriserz94 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TheScudabear1The E28 was introduced in 1981, you must be thinking of an E12 528, the first generation five series, and yes the cost of an E24 compared to the other models was quite crazy!

    • @TheScudabear1
      @TheScudabear1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@chriserz94 I bow to your superior knowledge...looked up e12 photos and that's what the old man had...chamonix white with blue interior..even remember the reg RGE708R...Hardly anyone local knew wtf a BMW was then...now every bastard and his granny has 2 in the driveway on PCP!🤣

  • @adamschaeffer3614
    @adamschaeffer3614 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Exposed throttle linkage opening the individual bodies is pure mechanical bliss. Awesome that Harry got a chance to share this beauty with all of us. Huge kudos to the owner who kept it so cherry over all these years!

  • @derekedgley5074
    @derekedgley5074 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I had an M5 which succeeded an M535i with the close ratio dog leg first box. The M5 was a marvellous car and had great traction compared to its lesser brother. I eventually sold it and bought a 928. Now nearly 80 but distant memories

    • @giangualbertopi7381
      @giangualbertopi7381 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you connoisseur !

    • @Porsche996driver
      @Porsche996driver ปีที่แล้ว

      Great story Derek!
      Sounds like you had a ton of fun with those excellent rides!

  • @Ponykotze
    @Ponykotze ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Besides the E9 and E30 M3, this is one of the most beautiful BMWs ever build. Absolutely iconic design. Thanks for the review, Harry!

    • @honestyisthegucci
      @honestyisthegucci ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Geiler Name. Finde e34, e38 und e31 sollte man nicht vergessen

    • @Ponykotze
      @Ponykotze ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@honestyisthegucci allerdings. Vom E34 habe ich auch noch drei Stück :) Und danke 😂

    • @honestyisthegucci
      @honestyisthegucci ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Ponykotze welche hast du? Hab nen 520i 24V in Calypsorot als Daily 😇

    • @Ponykotze
      @Ponykotze ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@honestyisthegucci 525i M50 islandgrün, 530i M60 diamantschwarz und nen 540i Schalter sterlingsilber, alles Limos

    • @chiefrocka8604
      @chiefrocka8604 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ercole spada would disagree with you Fritz

  • @bobingram6912
    @bobingram6912 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best looking Beemer ever, it's still got it in spades. Built before today's lookalikey boxes when a car had character - put this next to its modern day equivalent I know which set of keys I'd fight you for!!!! Still No.1 on my lust after motors.

  • @felixjones9198
    @felixjones9198 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the most perfectly proportioned and attractive cars of all time IMHO.

  • @fidgetpants4058
    @fidgetpants4058 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Being 45 years old this and the e34 m5 we're my dream cars when I was 10-11 years old... Reading dad's autocar and seeing how the reporters waxed lyrical about them. Its obvious they were a great car back in the day... And still are! Thanks for reviewing this Harry and keep them coming👍

    • @bradford_shaun_murray
      @bradford_shaun_murray ปีที่แล้ว

      15:28 great sound

    • @matty6848
      @matty6848 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. I’m 44 and remember reading autocar about how great the 635 was. They were iconic back in the 80s, their even cooler today.

  • @joaquinjavaloyesruiz8040
    @joaquinjavaloyesruiz8040 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My most desirable car of all times. I do remember when it was launched and I was studying mechanical engineering. 😍

  • @kissofthelabrador3998
    @kissofthelabrador3998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was BMW mechanic in the 80’s. I loved working on these cars. So many fantastic memories. Thank you

  • @Saif0412
    @Saif0412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the greatest BMWs, particularly that NA straight six engine, nothing released nowadays sounds anything like it.

  • @TheLRider
    @TheLRider ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Personally I don't think that BMW have ever beaten this car. Beautiful in road going trim but absolutely stunning in the works racing version. I saw them race at Zandvort back in the day against the Unipart XJ coupe, and the RS3000 Capris. What great memories. And yet a comfortable road going car. Why have we ever forgotten that cars should be thus.

    • @helplmchoking
      @helplmchoking ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd put the 850ci up with this one in terms of design and refinement, but that's very much a subjective thing

    • @0Turbox
      @0Turbox ปีที่แล้ว

      @@helplmchoking Was about to say the same.

  • @berwhaletheavenger
    @berwhaletheavenger ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The M635CSi was never raced by BMW though. They did race the M30 (12valve) 635CSi but for 1986 it was replaced by the E30 M3. The M1 engine had Kugelfischer mechanical injection, not the Motronic used by these and the M5.
    TRX's were acceptable on the M5 and M635CSi but not very good on lesser cars - lift-off oversteer in the wet could be scary. The old 528i E28 really did need a set of P7's.
    Those wheels aren't two piece but one piece BBS 415 style 5's with the black line - they arrived in 1986/7 with the E32 7 Series. A 1985 M635CSi would have had either the 'real' BBS metric split rims with the ring of bolts (recalled because of air leaks) or the one piece sculpted TRX-1 wheels, 165TR390.
    From an era when BMW's were genuinely prestigious and desirable. * sigh *

    • @troyclayton1775
      @troyclayton1775 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely right. From when the were built up to a standard, not down to a price. A magnificent machine. I was about 7 when I first saw one in person and went a bit weak kneed...then a few years later my Dad bought one. Money, my son, can buy happiness.

    • @1983dmd
      @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว

      It's engine was raced ( Procar M1 ) and is the soul of this car...And the 635 body was raced...very successfully.

    • @slamtailsuspension1933
      @slamtailsuspension1933 ปีที่แล้ว

      Berwhale The Avenger you are wrong, the BMW M635csi was raced (sponsored by BMW Australia). It was campaigned by ex-racer Frank Gardner Racing, and driven by kiwi Jim Richards in ATCC in '83/'84. it was raced under Australian Group C rules, powered by a M88/3, developing about 430bhp @8500rpm.

    • @1983dmd
      @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slamtailsuspension1933 Wow, interesting fact I was unaware of. I will do some research. Thank you for the info !

    • @KK-qi6mt
      @KK-qi6mt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@slamtailsuspension1933 I remember a black JPS Special branded 6 series being raced in Australia too.

  • @colinbremner9030
    @colinbremner9030 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One of my all time favorite BMW, one of the best looking cars of it's time.
    Stunning ,thanks for this one Mr Metcalf.

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s ปีที่แล้ว

      i prefer the 500SEC but had a 76 645i

  • @Matteo_Licata
    @Matteo_Licata ปีที่แล้ว +25

    BMW at its absolute best, at least in my view. A colleague of mine owned one of these, and it's just such a wondrous machine. BMW hasn't built anything with such panache in a generation, and likely never will again. This is one of the few cars that I'd happily pay through the nose to get in tip-top condition. It may be a wildly overused word, but to me an M635CSi truly is something special.

    • @claudioschumi87
      @claudioschumi87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grande Matteo! I agree BMW use to be a brand not to be messed with, now their design and view into cars has lost its way its a shame. I'm not a BMW fan but if I the money I would get an old school BMW.

    • @RUfromthe40s
      @RUfromthe40s ปีที่แล้ว

      it was the adversery of the AMG 500 SEC, more valuable and a better car just try it

    • @scottjohnson4319
      @scottjohnson4319 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RUfromthe40s But comes nowhere close to the BMW's looks.

  • @robertlevasseur6843
    @robertlevasseur6843 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Wonderful review, as usual. This car is from the era when BMW could do no wrong. Every model they introduced was spectacular.

  • @phillm156
    @phillm156 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Growing up, I saw a few of theses. This was always been the most iconic signature BMW original design (even more than the M1). It’s styling was absolutely unique to this day. Nothing remotely like it says BMW than that silhouette and front end design. Beautifully elegant design in 2022.

  • @Carrera-gp9od
    @Carrera-gp9od ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve always lusted after one of these , one of my favourite ever BMWs

    • @monk3yboy69
      @monk3yboy69 ปีที่แล้ว

      Any plans to buy one?

  • @pauldavey422
    @pauldavey422 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my friends dad designed this car - Paul Bracq - look him up , a bit of a legend. Once he retired he would paint pictures of classic cars for private customers. I used to love going to his studio and seeing all his projects he was working on, a true artist.

  • @SharonD369
    @SharonD369 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice car, i’m so glad my dad brought an 89 Mercedes 500 SEC AMG Wide Body though. I can still remember the attention that drew, god i would love to own one now.

  • @markbutcher4100
    @markbutcher4100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In 79 I drove a 633 from Edinburgh to Aberdeen in one hour twenty five minutes. Through glenfarg no bypasses on a may evening. Nobody believed me at the time.

    • @drewsimpson5967
      @drewsimpson5967 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent stuff and bloody good going. Glenfarg to Baiglie Inn is a phenomenal stretch of road. Alas, a 40 mph limit now.

  • @tcat0211
    @tcat0211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When the "Ultimate driving machine" moniker actually fit the bill. Thank you for the trip down memory lane. Living stateside at the time the M6 was among my favorite vehicle of its time.

  • @simono.sniper3214
    @simono.sniper3214 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lovely, Harry. I fell in love with the 3.0CSL first.

  • @porker964c2
    @porker964c2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Gorgeous. Perfect proportions, one of the best looking cars ever imo.

  • @sparky4878
    @sparky4878 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Always loved the old shark nosed 6 series. When BMW's design philosophy wasn't fixated on oversize ugly grilles to make a mark in certain markets.

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My greatest memory of these beautiful coupe's was watching Jim Richards throw one around Bathurst back when I was a kid, Rj in Oz

  • @Porsche996driver
    @Porsche996driver ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That straight 6 BMW did those right!
    Inside it’s like a locomotive just pulling forever.
    I was stationed in Mannheim 1985-90 near the Autobahnen saw all these giants.

  • @goodfest007
    @goodfest007 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dreamt of owning a secondhand one of these back in the 90’s when I had a 525i… couldn’t imagine what it would be like having another 136 BHP…..over my 150BHP and when a golf GTI also had 112BHP, seemed crazy power back in the 80’s / early 90’s…..

  • @GTSCarLife
    @GTSCarLife ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Magnificent BMW. I always loved these cars when they were new back in the day. They were so special, that distinctly BMW shark-like shape recalling the famous 3.0 of the late 60's, early 70's. They were definitely the grand cruiser of the day, along with the Porsche 928. So admired were they, that even Lincoln tried to copy the formula with the Mark VII LSC of the late 80's, early 90's. I only wish I had more garage space. Wonderful episode and thank you for showing us this very special car! Cheers!

  • @nigelnuj
    @nigelnuj ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought mine to flip but fell in love with it.
    Great car.

  • @stevenmoore4078
    @stevenmoore4078 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad had one. I have memories of the big smile he would have when he put his foot down.

  • @douglasjames4905
    @douglasjames4905 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Excellent review of one of the legacy BMW milestones. Why can I say that? I had the 3.5L manual 635Csi that had been ordered and built for a German doctor. Built by Alpina, they then spent three days on the 'ring dialing it in. When it was 2 years 'old' the good doctor traded it. I purchased it imported to the states. A full Alpina prepped Henna Red beast it was. Dogleg 1st gear, everything else much as the M6. Sunroof delete, 60 in 2nd so up- shift didn't degrade competitive acceleration to 60mph. The car was purchased by a Seattle stock-broker without him ever testing it! Directional stability at 135mph+ was astonishing; Harry did not test this in it element! Six-series and B roads...don't do that, likewise as a go-to-the-shops, no.
    Sold it on when my '67 AM DB6 Vantage came over the horizon. Oddly, it didn't compare to the best I can of, say 40 vehicles....that Alpina 635 was hands-down the finest continent crossing device man could envision.
    I built a 1-series M-spec [nat asp!] that beyond doubled the cost of the bugger, just to get it right. Runs circles around a 635, yes, but it's spirit echoes from Alpina 635. That's what to find, gentlemen....

    • @grndiesel
      @grndiesel ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a bone stock CSi, so I can't hold a candle to what you describe. But I do agree about directional stability at higher speeds. I can't claim 135+ obviously, but did touch triple digits a couple times and noticed how everything tightens up, the faster you go. I road tripped the car across mountains and freeways for nearly 2000 miles once and it never missed a beat.

    • @1983dmd
      @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว

      What exact Alpina model was this???

  • @FREEDOOOOM
    @FREEDOOOOM ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I always loved this car ever since it came out. When BMWs were still really beautiful. Wonderful!

  • @bryanporter3025
    @bryanporter3025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best looking of all the BMWs I had a 320i and it never ever let me down the 80s BMWs without doubt ....the best period to own one .

  • @afoolandhismoneychannel
    @afoolandhismoneychannel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My three favourite cars as a teenager in the 80's.... the Porsche 911 Turbo, the Ferrari 328GTS and the BMW M6. Icons.

  • @808v1
    @808v1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love when you take a look at these older cars! thx

  • @patrickhostler5939
    @patrickhostler5939 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    …now, this is my kind of car review… superb!!!… I don’t think BMW have improved on car design since then… beautifully elegant

  • @roguewave1060
    @roguewave1060 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still remember that my late dad test-drove an M635CSi and he dropped me off (late! 😃) at school after taking me for a spin during school lunch break in 1984. In the end, he decided against the M635CSi though, because he wanted a bit more room and comfort as he would drive about 50k km per year and we would (from The Netherlands) frequently drive to Austria, Italy or France during school vacations, so instead he opted for the E23 745i. The thing I remember about the 745i is how the turbo would cool off for about 10 minutes after driving with this loud fan. Thanks dad, for getting me hooked on cars! 😎

  • @vibingwithvinyl
    @vibingwithvinyl ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think this is the best looking BMW of all time. Absolutely beautiful.

  • @ZeGermanHam
    @ZeGermanHam ปีที่แล้ว +13

    All these years later, the E24 still looks fantastic. I thought for sure this car had been restored, but wow, I can't believe it's original condition! Love the description of "team owner's car".

  • @rbmedia771
    @rbmedia771 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I loved the design evolution from the 3.0 CSL into the 6 series. The M5/M6 cars of this period were so elegant and 'grown up' and I still think they exude absolute class today.

  • @charlie1832
    @charlie1832 ปีที่แล้ว

    My aunt use to have an 80’s BMW when I was a little kid in like ‘91-‘93 that I want to say it was 528 coupe that I loved and wish she still had. These cars are so cool and should be kept up and running in good condition

  • @pevvex4452
    @pevvex4452 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Harry is like this this M635 CSi. Timeless old school doing very professional job.

  • @macman6107
    @macman6107 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This car will always be one of my favourite Beemers. I fell in love with it watching Jim Richards race in the ATCC in his black and gold JPS livery. Had me hooked from that moment. Sadly I have never owned one but perhaps one day.

  • @eedesign878
    @eedesign878 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Harry once again, as always, shows how car review and testdrive is done. Bravo!

  • @lezzgp
    @lezzgp ปีที่แล้ว

    A man called Hawk!!! This was the ultimate hero car

  • @rosebuddesign635
    @rosebuddesign635 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To this day I remember the first time I saw this car and fell in love right away with BMW.

  • @reality-always-wins.9014
    @reality-always-wins.9014 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't miss Harry's Garage videos never!!

  • @iancharlton678
    @iancharlton678 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love a straight six 🙂
    Even the lowly ones I’ve had have amused……. my first car was a 250cu Ford Maverick coupe, bench seat, column auto - side outlet pipe early eighties…..
    Even my 320 carburettor 4 speed manual made a joyous noise…… seemed quite exotic to my early self.
    A friends wealthy father impressed us with his 635 CSi…… it just looked so “right”………
    Livin the dream Harry 🙂🇬🇧

  • @nachos_70firebird66
    @nachos_70firebird66 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely one of my favorite BMW'S of all time. Currently own a 1982 BMW 728ia Euro-Spec.

  • @judih.8754
    @judih.8754 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am smitten! Brings back memories of my 535i. Magical.

  • @allensaunders449
    @allensaunders449 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Still has a fantastic exterior design. I would reimagine it just a bit. to modernize it. Many wouldn't love it as is

  • @mokotedimogadime8567
    @mokotedimogadime8567 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember seeing on TV for the first time on a detective program called Spencer for Hire. It was driven by a character by the name of Hawk who later had his own show by that name. I was a teenager then, I was blown away by the audacity of what I thought was was a two door 7 series. Wonderful stuff 👌🏾

  • @andrewstaub5378
    @andrewstaub5378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drove a red on black 86 635csi. Man did I love that car. Owned for 10 yrs. There's nothing to compare how the driving experience is. I just couldn't wait to get back in the cockpit. The shark nose baby.

  • @Charles010
    @Charles010 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still a beautiful car today. Personally I'd have it in preference to the same period M5 simply because of that iconic look which hasn't dated so much. Harry as ever makes this an engrossing film from start to finish. Glorious.

  • @sambone8213
    @sambone8213 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great review and very pleased to see a car like this on the channel. Would love to see more like it. We had a standard Non-M 1985 5spd back in the early 2000's and miss it dearly. Cars from this era were quintessential BMW's. Traded it for an XK8 which seemed like a good idea at the time, but I know which one I'd rather have 20 years on.

  • @oldbenz3123
    @oldbenz3123 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This has taken me back. In the early 80s heading out of Calais in my old Triumph I have a clear memory of big BMWs flashing past on the way South with the driver's toe down and the car's tail squatting with massive negative camber . I would take the M5 over this too. The M5 is just right from every angle whereas this is not quite. I do not think the front spoiler fits with the rest of the car and lesser models look all the better without it. Interestingly, the M5 unlike its lesser sister the M535i), managed to do without any skirts or front spoilers so I guess it would be possible. I had a M535i in the Caribbean in the 90s. This was a hybrid model that had the M5 suspension set up and steering but the regular 3.5 litre engine which was quite enough for a postage stamp island) That sensibly had the lower geared dog-leg box which was an option on the M635i and added another element of 'specialness'. I see this car came from Hairpin. I do wonder why they almost never quote the asking price of their stock. That is one thing that potential customers really dislike. A garaghe should not be embarrassed to disclose what it wants to charge....

    • @manfredschmalbach9023
      @manfredschmalbach9023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The spoiler is exactly that: spoiling. The 6 series BMWs are best bone stock. I also prefer the steelies with a dog dish over the BBS or Ronal wheels. Had a couple when these were just slightly difficult used cars. As I had two 3.0 CSi and a CSL each of which I today regret having sold ....

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To my eye the 635 looks very 80's (even if it does date back to the 70's) - whereas the M5 definitely looks like it was designed in the 70's with the boxier, simpler lines - as to what is better, that's subjective I guess.

    • @davidfoster1762
      @davidfoster1762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      POA should be illegal !

    • @ursrudin9964
      @ursrudin9964 ปีที่แล้ว

      The M5 was orderable with or without M Technic at that time. The first models didn‘t have it, I think about 1985 to 1986 it was orderable. With the E24 the early ones only had the M Technic frontspoiler and the wider „plastic wheel arches“. Later on from the year 1985-1986 the M Technic kit was orderable (sideskirts, rearspoiler, rearbumper) giving the E24 a very decent sporty look.

    • @gordonsimpson3235
      @gordonsimpson3235 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Quite agree, not quoting a price looks dodgy...sort of 'call us and we will see what we think we can touch you up for'.
      Makes me wonder if this is on SOR from Silverstone Auctions (or the owner)

  • @DCBath
    @DCBath ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have always loved these cars. So earlier this year i bought one with a good friend, M635CSi 1989, one of the last highline cars. Its done some miles (150k) but is still an absolute joy. I used it this past weekend, the second to third change is magnificent. It flies along. Lovely lovely noise and a great car to buy and keep.

  • @scottjohnson4319
    @scottjohnson4319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This car is gorgeous with a cleanliness and delicacy never to be seen again. Personally I could care less if it's as fast as it looks, it's a joy even standing still.

  • @ufx808
    @ufx808 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very XJC esque in the huge glasshouse design. The only BMW I would consider buying. Cracking video, Harry, many thanks.

  • @blaze23045
    @blaze23045 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing… my grandfather had one of these in red. Even as a small child I loved the design. Unfortunately just before I got my license and was set to go for some drives in it with him, he drove it into 3 feet of sand, damaged it badly and had to sell. Every time I see one of those I wish I had the opportunity to experience it more.

  • @marcelhandsome6042
    @marcelhandsome6042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In my opinion still to this day the best looking BMW 6 Series! still hasn't been bettered credit due to legendary designer Paul Bracq. The interior dashboard too also the best looking to this day!

  • @jimpawson8819
    @jimpawson8819 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a lovely example (even in white!). Just love the noise 👍👍

  • @jgonzalesm6
    @jgonzalesm6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had an 88 M6 US spec. Loved the car.
    The only con with these "M" engines from the 80's and 90's era was the constant changing of the shims every 10k miles. My car had 24 that needed constant changing-->12 on the intake and 12 on the exhaust....and you needed a micrometer to "mic" the shims to make sure they fall within specs. These shims are located below the camshafts.

    • @1983dmd
      @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't agree. I own one and you don't have to CHANGE ALL the shims when you do a valve adjustment ?!?!? Only those that are not within specs anymore...I think your mechanic was going for your wallet....

    • @jgonzalesm6
      @jgonzalesm6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@1983dmd - mine needed ALL the shims replaced when I bought it and for piece of mind. After that, you are correct....some not all need replacing.

    • @1983dmd
      @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jgonzalesm6 Ahhh! That's better ;) DId you do the valve adjustment yourself?

    • @jgonzalesm6
      @jgonzalesm6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@1983dmd - yep.

  • @GrooveTasticThang
    @GrooveTasticThang ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great review Harry, managed to complete film with no mention of ‘Moonlighting’ !! How would it compare to a Porsche 928 of the period?? Thanks again for the channel

  • @JasonB1969
    @JasonB1969 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is a very nice car, so as always my thanks to Harry Metcalfe for showing and driving the BMW M635 CSi.

  • @looqischmidt536
    @looqischmidt536 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the day, i was madly i love with this iconic BMW. Very nice to see it again after so many years. And it it still a beauty ;)

  • @carza355
    @carza355 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting this engine was put in the E23 7 series in South Africa, where it could also be matched with an auto gearbox.

    • @monk3yboy69
      @monk3yboy69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, the beautiful 745i
      What a car.

  • @SabretoothBarnacle
    @SabretoothBarnacle ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sreten would like one of these.

  • @bjornbursell7681
    @bjornbursell7681 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never was a BMW fan, but this is one of the few I lusted after.

  • @alexmartinez280
    @alexmartinez280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Soooooo much Harry!!!!! BMW M for life!!!!!!

  • @jamespink4202
    @jamespink4202 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ahhh. When BMW employed talented designers... My favourite BMW shape. I had a '67 E9 2000 CS for years, the first with the famous Hofmeister kink in the bottom line of the rear side windows. Peak BMW in my opinion. Wonderful!

  • @coolquitepowerful
    @coolquitepowerful ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They don't do like it no more

  • @shiftfocus1
    @shiftfocus1 ปีที่แล้ว

    The BMW that first caught my youthful attention.
    They ran an ad in North America, with a photo of a black one in a darkened setting, with the tantalizing caption: “BMW 630 CSi. At rest.” And I’ve loved it ever since.

  • @adrianbriggs2763
    @adrianbriggs2763 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Mum had 2 of these... I cant believe she traded them in .... AAAGGGGAAHHHH!!! Pure magic to see and drive.....

  • @stroopwafel6141
    @stroopwafel6141 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Prettier than a lot of new BMW's.

    • @oliveroshea5765
      @oliveroshea5765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      prettier than all new BMWs. And Mercedes, Audis etc etc

  • @lqr824
    @lqr824 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    5:25 Not many engines post-emissions controls worth taking a look at and this is incredible. I liked my '95 Supra but you needed a bit more imagination to figure out how it worked. I'm sad to see most cars nowadays have a plastic engine cover instead of letting you see anything.

    • @JamesGadbury
      @JamesGadbury ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Under the ghastly plastic engine cover, nothing spectacular awaits

  • @camcyoung
    @camcyoung ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the greatest designs and engines - so under appreciated even today as a collectable

  • @stippolyte
    @stippolyte ปีที่แล้ว

    🤤 🤤 🤤 🤤. One of the major contributions to me getting a BMW with 6 up front, the noise is so intoxicating.

  • @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420
    @mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm in my late fifties. My abiding memory of 6 series of this era was premature rust. They went really scabby when they were relatively young.

  • @gaycha6589
    @gaycha6589 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When BMWs were cool looking

  • @straight_to_the_point7869
    @straight_to_the_point7869 ปีที่แล้ว

    E24 what a beauty... love this car since i was a kid, it still stands out today, it's a rare bimmer and price are hiking up more and more on those few left... 👌

  • @area51isreal71
    @area51isreal71 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunning appearance and gorgeous looking dashboard. BMW were really on top of their game with that stunner.

  • @BMWarrior1
    @BMWarrior1 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a legendary peice of BMW machinery! long live BMW

  • @dustmighte
    @dustmighte ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the all-time coolest looking BMWs if you ask me, much more beautiful than the modern 6-series

    • @marcelhandsome6042
      @marcelhandsome6042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, same with the equivalent Merc the 1980's W126 SEC much more beautiful than the current model hasn't been bettered since.

  • @Sarncho
    @Sarncho ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve always wanted a 635csi in JPS black & gold. Classic car.

  • @peterbellini6102
    @peterbellini6102 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a pristine '89 E24 635CSi but it was a head-turner everywhere I went. Loved that car!

  • @EddieLeLievre
    @EddieLeLievre ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The shark nose BMWs still look gorgeous - they just “look right”. Lovely classy simple interior too - just has what you need. That normally aspirated straight six is the icing on the cake. Beautiful, elegant and functional.

  • @HoratioHoodoo
    @HoratioHoodoo ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that car is in astonishing shape 😳. & one of the all time designs.

  • @friendlypiranha774
    @friendlypiranha774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Harry, here in South Africa BMW shoehorned this 24 valve M1 engine into the E23 body to create our own version of the BMW 745i. We then went one step further by putting Tony Viana in the drivers seat and raced it in Group 1. This was the only official BMW 7 Series racing car ever. I saw it race in Cape Town many times in the mid 1980s. It was one ferocious beast.

    • @1983dmd
      @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว

      I would love to own the unofficial M7 !!! Do you know if some are still available in the used car market?

  • @petergorm
    @petergorm ปีที่แล้ว

    BMW has always been my favourite brand, since the 70's. In my oppinion, BMW 635 CSi is the peak of design's they've made, ever! The designer was Paul Bracq who was a french designer and very good at it (also the 7 serie at that time). The 635 CSi is a true masterpiece in car design. Still the perfect looking car in 2022. Can't get enough looking at it, inside and especially outside.

  • @pugflyer
    @pugflyer ปีที่แล้ว

    A dream car of mine when growing up. Thank you for taking us along on a test drive.

  • @manoliswec5674
    @manoliswec5674 ปีที่แล้ว

    i was watching moonlighting in late 80's, my fav tv show as a child. Cybill Shepherd drove one of those in the show and i instantly fell in love both for the actress and the car

  • @AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq
    @AnthonyTobyEllenor-pi4jq 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was working in Germany in the 1980's and one day my boss came over from Southampton in his Lotus, we went to a garage and he got the price of a 635 csi direct from the works, no tax, no dealers fees etc. just the basic price for export without being driven in Germany, which was under 16,000 DM so that shows you what a massive mark up Dealers made plus Government Taxes etc. The boss always regretted not ordering one because he had no end of problems with the Lotus. !

  • @Scott.Silburn
    @Scott.Silburn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a special car... I absolutely love these...
    My dad had a 635 CSi and I drove it a bit in my late teens... Happy memories!