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FS: '89 635csi - The last unit produced globally

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This is a one of a kind 1989 BMW 635csi, the last one built world wide. Document of proof signed by the President of BMW included. Spotless paint, many options including sunroof, 6 CD changer, rear console is refrigerated, air conditioning, leveling system, sport shift automatic, and more. Excellent condition. 92,000 miles

$23,000 or offer

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Niiice! Excellent that we know which car was the last off the line. Not a fan of the color but at least it is very well kept. GLWTS.


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Very interesting documentation. Is there a story that goes along with the certificate? You knew the original owner? Nice bit of history.
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I believe the car was given away as part of a golf tournament in California (or the evening event after the tournament). That's why at the bottom of the certificate on the frame it says "Winner" on it. I didn't know the original owner whose name appears on the certificate. My parents bought the car off of the 2nd owner quite a few years ago.
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Take a look at BMW Cars February 2016 issue that has a buyer's guide. I'll see if I can scan and post the pages tonight. Just like this one. BTW-mine is bronzit/beige and I'm lovin' it.
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sansouci wrote:BTW-mine is bronzit/beige and I'm lovin' it.
Personal preference Ken, nothing against you or the color - just not my favorite and I have a 528e SETA in Bronzit.


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Wow what a tournament! Wonder what the other prizes were.
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Swing by and see me here in Brier, WA, 98036. Stare at the RedShark in hibernation. Have a beer, or bottle of wine...
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Wow! That's kind of profound for us 6er's as many last cars are just shuffled off and sold as all the others. If it were a 3 series or one of the more popular cars I wouldn't have even cared, but the chance that the very last e24 was well documented and saved in this condition is incredible. Man I hope it stays that way.
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Very interesting. Doesn't look very expensive. Over here, no doubt a dealer would be seeking more!

Did anybody notice that the certificate is dated March 02 1990?

From the decoder, the actual production date for this car was April 13 1989 so it must have hung around for nearly a year. Maybe that's why they gave it away :-k

VIN long WBAEC8414K3269289

Type code EC84

Type 635 CSI (USA)

Dev. series E24 ()

Line 6

Body type COUPE

Steering LL

Door count 2

Engine M30

Cubical capacity 3.50

Power 0

Transmision HECK

Gearbox AUT

Colour BRONZITBEIGE METALLIC (139)

Upholstery NATUR LEDER HL (0200)

Prod. date 1989-04-13
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There are 4 (IIRC ?) 'H' registered UK 635CSi's as well; this also means a lengthy time hanging around before their first registration.
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I really do like 6ers without the boot spoiler! Great prize indeed.
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Interestingly, a friend has a 635CSi with VIN just before this, ending in 288. Yet the build date is April 14th, the day AFTER this 'last one'. According to BMW in Germany, many 635s were built on each day and the VIN isn't a true reflection of the actual completion/rollout date. Despite the certificate (which contradicts what BMW is now saying), it's very possible that my friend's car (or another) was actually the last one built, especially since it is recorded as being built a day later. Maybe they were all originally numbered sequentially at start of manufacture and then various options/modifications caused them to roll out in non-sequential order. Still, a nice certificate. But BMW is a bit equivocal on it now. Just for comparison, from a BMW VIN decoder:

Vehicle information
VIN WBAEC8412K3269288
Type Code 5384
E Series E24 ()
Series 6
Type COUPE
Steering LL
Doors 2
Engine M30
Displacement 3.50
Power 0
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour CIRRUSBLAU METALLIC (189)
Upholstery (0201)
Prod. Date 1989-04-14
1985 635CSi (nope, not the first. But early!)
1999 Z3 2.8 Coupe
1998 Z3 1.9 Roadster
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Indeed... I have been actively communicating with the folks in Germany about the validity of this supposed "last unit produced," because mine was produced the day after (as stated by cgpiper). The Germany archive people tell me that the VINs, "were not issued sequentially; therefore, it is impossible to say which one was the last". They did say that my 635 was produced on the LAST day of production, but not the only one produced that day (one day AFTER the above-mentioned vehicle). After extensive research, I find that there were only 3 others produced the same day as mine (4/14/89). So, I'm wondering how, or if, this one ending in VIN 89, could be substantiated as being the "last" one built, since its production date is 4/13//89. I actually found 14 units built on 4/13/89; the same day as the "last" unit featured on this post. Given what the Germans are telling me, any one of those other 13 could be the last one produced, except that there were 4 others rolled out the day after :-? The saga continues.
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Interesting, does sound like quite a saga.
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And...wait for it...the saga’s last chapter is about to be posted. By the owner of the last 635CSi off the line according to BMW.
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Now you’re confusing me! Do you mean the car discussed in this thread, or has another surfaced :-k
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Yes, my car - the one discussed in this thread.
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thesarge wrote: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:10 pm Yes, my car - the one discussed in this thread.
That's a little misleading and adds to the confusion. Unless your car is the Bronzit car provided with the Plaque as an award, then yes your car is the one discussed in this thread.

I think a better description would be that your car is the other car discussed in this thread. The original post was to discuss VIN 3269289. Maybe I'm mistaken but I'm under the impression your car is 3269288.

I can understand Pod's confusion as these 2 recent posts are vague and lacking in complete information.

And are we now to surmise that your car is actually the last one off the assembly line?

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This is a friend of ‘the Sarge’. Yep, BMW confirmed that ‘88 was built on the last day and ‘89 was built the day before. I suspect it was kinda like this:

When the factory has its plan for a certain number of cars to be built on a given session, it just issues VINs in sequence. Then all the cars in that lot are run through assembly in whatever order makes sense to the build line and it’s not necessarily going to be in VIN sequence. Thus, this group of Sharks went through in somewhat random order and ‘88 actually ended up being last through the door.

I suspect that when ‘89 was given as that prize nobody was paying attention to anything but the VIN. And 30 years ago there probably wasn’t a whole lot of future forecasting on how important (or cool) it would be to have the first or last of a series. But now we know. ‘88 was indeed the last 635CSi built!
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Nice rims! I been researching tires now for a few days, So in the long and short of it I can get metric tires from my local dealer, balance and install for $2750 CAD these tires are built in the Netherlands, the rep is going to call me regarding the warranty on these. I do have a question regarding the headlights in the picture were these OEM? and as for the steering wheel that looks like it has an air bag? Did they do air bags back then? Also I've never seen that black plastic cover to the drivers side of the valve cover is that for the injectors? Thanks, sorry for derail *ahem* squirrel.
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Jono B good wrote: Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:52 pm Nice rims! I been researching tires now for a few days, So in the long and short of it I can get metric tires from my local dealer, balance and install for $2750 CAD these tires are built in the Netherlands, the rep is going to call me regarding the warranty on these. I do have a question regarding the headlights in the picture were these OEM? and as for the steering wheel that looks like it has an air bag? Did they do air bags back then? Also I've never seen that black plastic cover to the drivers side of the valve cover is that for the injectors? Thanks, sorry for derail *ahem* squirrel.
All very good questions but easily answered as the difference between the M30B34 in 87< and the M30B35 in the 88/89 cars. Those headlights are oem ellipsoid projectors, the steering wheel has an airbag, the black plastic cover rides over the injectors and cleans up the wiring loom. Many other changes that are less obvious

The B35 also produces more hp to make up for the additional weight of the car.

Thanks for the clarification cg. May I suggest a new thread for 288 with plenty of pictures.

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Yes I concour with Ralph on this one as I love seeing pictures of our sharks and unearthing more and more education on our RARE beasts of the road they truly are creation of utter beauty. I am so in love with my Sonja I might even marry her!!
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cgpiper wrote: Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:31 am And...wait for it...the saga’s last chapter is about to be posted. By the owner of the last 635CSi off the line according to BMW.
Still waiting......................I think Ralph's suggestion of a new thread is an excellent idea.

BTW, here are a couple of pages I grabbed from a decoder.....



VIN WBAEC8419K3269286

Type Code 5384

E Series E24 ()

Series 6

Type COUPE

Model 635 CSI (USA)

Steering LL

Doors 2

Engine M30

Displacement 3.50

Power 0

Drive HECK

Transmission AUT

Colour LACHSSILBER METALLIC (203)

Upholstery (0201)

Prod. Date 1989-04-14



VIN WBAEC8410K3269287

Type Code 5384

E Series E24 ()

Series 6

Type COUPE

Model 635 CSI (USA)

Steering LL

Doors 2

Engine M30

Displacement 3.50

Power 0

Drive HECK

Transmission AUT

Colour ZINNOBERROT (138)

Upholstery (0200)

Prod. Date 1989-04-10


A prize to the first person who makes the observation............... :wink:
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What I found out about my L6 is production date is 12th month 87 and I do have a B34 engine. Less power :( I also noticed the dash underneath the steering wheel is totally different too...it's bulbous.
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