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Paul Bracq was tasked with designing the E24 6-Series coupe and it remains one of the most charismatic of modern BMW designs. In 1983, the ultimate M635CSi speciation was introduced with the touch of BMW's 'M' (Motorsport) division and given a wet-sump version of the M1's 3.5-liter dual overhead cam six-cylinder engine. The M635CSi was introduced in 1983 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and has become more commonly known as the 'M6'. It was produced in five distinct variations depending upon the destination market. The cars destined for the North American market (Model 5514) were emission compliant with the S38 engine offering 256 horsepower.
Production of the M5 spanned November 1986 through September 1988. The body shells were built by Karmann at Osnabruck, Germany, with the cars completed at BMW's Dingolfing Works.
Other mechanical improvements bestowed upon the M6 were a front air dam, sport suspension, limited-slip differential, and Michelin TRX tires on alloy wheels. Options included power front seats, rear air-conditioning, and a central beverage chiller.
The M6 was capable of racing from zero-to-sixty in just 6.4 seconds with the top speed in the neighborhood of 160 mph.
This particular example is one of just 1,600 examples produced for the United States market from November 1986 through September 1988. It was sold net to an oral surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee, who retained it until August of 1993. The next owner was a Colorado-based BMW collector who purchased the car with just 19,058 miles on the odometer.
This M6 has its tool kit, original handbook, owner's manual, warranty card, brochures, a BMW cassette head cleaner, a flashlight, and a BMW Motorsport umbrella.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
Production of the M5 spanned November 1986 through September 1988. The body shells were built by Karmann at Osnabruck, Germany, with the cars completed at BMW's Dingolfing Works.
Other mechanical improvements bestowed upon the M6 were a front air dam, sport suspension, limited-slip differential, and Michelin TRX tires on alloy wheels. Options included power front seats, rear air-conditioning, and a central beverage chiller.
The M6 was capable of racing from zero-to-sixty in just 6.4 seconds with the top speed in the neighborhood of 160 mph.
This particular example is one of just 1,600 examples produced for the United States market from November 1986 through September 1988. It was sold net to an oral surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee, who retained it until August of 1993. The next owner was a Colorado-based BMW collector who purchased the car with just 19,058 miles on the odometer.
This M6 has its tool kit, original handbook, owner's manual, warranty card, brochures, a BMW cassette head cleaner, a flashlight, and a BMW Motorsport umbrella.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2014
2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€45,000-€50,000
Sale Price :
USD $45,100 (€ 45,100.00)
2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $45,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $45,100
2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $30,000
Sale Price :
USD $57,200
1988 BMW M6 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW M6
(Data based on Model Year 1988 sales)
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1417J2561640 Sold for USD$36,300 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1414J2561241 Sold for USD$106,400 2022 RM Sothebys : The Youngtimer Collection - Miami | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE141XJ2561440 Sold for USD$82,500 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1418J2561405 Sold for USD$52,800 2021 Mecum : Monterey | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1417J2560911 Sold for USD$45,100 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1418J2561498 Sold for USD$55,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads February | |
1988 BMW M6 Sold for USD$29,700 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1988 BMW 635csi Sold for USD$9,900 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1414J2561157 Sold for USD$67,200 2020 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island | |
1988 BMW M6 Sold for USD$19,250 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
1988 BMW 635 CSi Sold for USD$38,500 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1988 BMW 635 CSi Chassis#: WBAEC890400766776 Sold for USD$36,261 2019 RM Sothebys : Essen | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1415J2561099 Sold for USD$27,500 2019 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1988 BMW M6 Chassis#: WBAEE1417J2560911 Sold for USD$45,100 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1988 BMW M6 Sold for USD$25,000 2018 GAA : November 2018 | |
1988 BMW 635 CSI Sold for USD$14,419 2018 Coys - Thoroughbred Vintage Fontwell House | |
1988 BMW 635csi Coupé Chassis#: WBAEC820608187946C Sold for USD$31,674 2018 Historics @ Brooklands - Motor Museum | |
1988 BMW M6 Sold for USD$58,300 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1988 BMW M6 Coupe Chassis#: WBAEE1404J2561635 Sold for USD$32,450 2017 Bonhams : Philadelphia Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum | |
1988 BMW M6 Sold for USD$41,000 2017 Mecum : Dallas |
BMW M6s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1988 BMW M6's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1988 BMW M6 Coupe | wbaee1413j2561411 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $30,000 | ||
1988 BMW M6 | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $30,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 | |
1988 BMW M6 | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $37,000 | |||
1988 BMW 635 CSI | WBAEC820508187873 | 2020 Bonhams MPH March Auction | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
1988 BMW 635 CSi Highline | 2018 H & H Auctions Duxford Motor Car Auction | $13,000 | $15,000 | ||
1988 BMW 635 CSi | 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | $16,000 | $22,000 | ||
1988 BMW M6 Coupe | WBAEE1410J2561544 | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | |||
1988 BMW M6 | WBAEE1410J2561544 | 2017 Mecum : Los Angeles | $52,500 | ||
1988 BMW M6 | WBAEE1414J2560848 | 2016 Motostalgia Auction Indianapolis Brickyard | $40,000 | $55,000 | |
1988 BMW M6 | 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | $47,500 | |||
1988 BMW M6 | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
1988 BMW M-6 HARDTOP | 2011 Auctions America Auburn Fall Auction | $12,000 | $12,000 | $16,000 | |
1988 BMW M-6 2-Door Hardtop | 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year | $13,000 | |||
1988 BMW M6 Coupe | 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center | $10,000 | |||
1988 BMW 635 Coupe | 2009 Classic Car Auction of Toronto Spring | $6,000 | |||
1988 BMW 635 CSI 2D | 2005 Toronto International Spring Classic Car Auction | $5,800 | |||
1988 BMW M6 2D | 2004 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $16,500 | |||
1988 BMW M 6 TWO DOOR COUPE | 2001 Kruse Auction Tulsa, OK | $15,000 |
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