rare Royal Blue 1988 BMW M6 E24-very clean-originally from the South-low reserve

1988 BMW M6 Description

I have had this awesome car for a few years. I've owned a 6 series for more than 23 years. When I acquired this and had it shipped from Tennessee I had upgraded it but then learned the hard way that no one wanted any modernizations/customizations that were specific to my preferences so $8,000 later, this car is back to the way it was and better with new parts too wherever possible, ie. new front bumper to eliminate the holes which were originally drilled in and fresh paint, like new. Brand new clutch and AC blows cold front and back and brakes and rotors very fresh with original factory radio back in. New heater blower motor and steering wheel leather has been freshly restored with OEM. I wish I had the full inventory of maintenance records since new, but I only have them for when I took possession of the car at 155K miles and can provide access to my mechanic who can vouch for this spare no expense maintenance regimen that this car has adheredto. These 3 piece16" BBS wheels are not TRX/metric. I tried locating all the VIN decals and one unfortunately got painted over (shown in photos) and one appears to be missing. Trunk toolbox is complete in the trunk with original M6 manual and leather holder.Engine sounds and feels great! Is this a perfect car no? Will it keep appreciating in value? Definitely yes! I really don't want to see this car go but I promised my wife that it would go after my most recent car purchase and my loss will be your gain.

TheE24BMW 6 Seriescoupéwas produced/sold by German automakerBMW(Bayerische Motoren Werke)from 1976 to 1988 (1989 in the US) model years.

The US received its own M series E24 in 1987 called the M6. The S38 powerplant found in the US model had several modifications from the M88 powerplant in the European model, most notably: a double row timing chain, modified cam tray, different valve lengths, a slightly different cam profile, less elaborate exhaust manifold (rather than full headers), Bosch X5DC copper spark plugs (instead of Bosch Silver plugs on the M88) and the introduction of an oxygen sensor for the EFI. These changes coupled with the introduction of a catalytic converter for emission regulations reduced the output to 256hp (191kW). The US model also included a variety of options usually available on European models, to include: heated power seats, sport tuned self-levelling rear suspension, A/C cooled ice box between the rear seats, A/C vents for rear seat occupants, sunshade for rear occupants and an 8 speaker "premium" sound system.

In 1988, the US E24 was now available with the newest version of the M30, the 3.4L (first used in the E32 735i). Even though the intake manifold states 3.5 it's technically a 3.4 (3430cc) like the previous 3.4. This engine had an increased compression ratio, and updated Motronics/DME. The result was 208hp (155kW) and 225lbf·ft (305N·m) torque. In effect, this engine was identical to the catalyzed version newly available in Germany and other markets