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1988 BMW M6 Coupe

  • Chassis Number: WBAEE1417J2560911
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

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
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1988 BMW M6
Chassis#: WBAEE1417J2560911
Sold for USD$45,100
  2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March
1988 BMW M6 image  
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 image  
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.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1988 BMW M6 Coupewbaee1413j25614112024 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 CSIWBAEC8205081878732020 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 CoupeWBAEE1410J25615442017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach   
1988 BMW M6WBAEE1410J25615442017 Mecum : Los Angeles$52,500  
1988 BMW M6WBAEE1414J25608482016 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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