Bmw Observer Coupe

One of his partners for this made a fair amount of sense: BMW Great Britain handed MGA the keys to a brand-new 1982 BMW 635CSi, a model which had just gone through a mid-cycle refresh. However, the third-party was perhaps a little less expected: The Observer, a periodical that had been around since 1791. The car we're discussing today, ladies and gentlemen, is the lesser spotted BMW 635CSi 'Observer Coupé' and you'd be forgiven for never having heard of it because there's only one in existence - one that we just so happen to have for sale here at Car & Classic, natch.

In 1982 BMW UK, MGA Developments and the Observer Colour Magazine went into partnership to create a wild car based on a brand new E24 BMW 635CSI ahead of the Car Show in the Birmingham NEC 18. One-off prototype in collaboration with BMW Great Britain, developed by Mike Gibbs' MGA Developments Ltd. in 1982 with financial backing from The Observer newspaper Pioneering fully retractable glass roof system later converted to a fixed glass configuration in the late 1980s Comprehensive modifications including bespoke bodywork, custom two-tone grey finish, front and rear spoilers, side.

The BMW has been restored and shows less than 20,000 miles. Find this 1982 BMW 635 CSi "The Observer Coupe" for auction at Broad Arrow Auctions, with an estimated value of €40,000-€50,000 (approximately $43,000-$54,000 USD). Join Free Join our community to easily find more carsforsale.

With support from BMW Great Britain, which donated a brand-new BMW 635 CSi (E24), and financial backing from The Observer, one of the UK's oldest newspapers (founded in 1791), the project was born. Collaborating with Triplex Safety Glass Company and Tudor Webasto, MGA developed an intricate system of tracks, actuators, and guide rails. A very special BMW prototype 635 CSi designed with a sliding panoramic roof and rear window.

The result of a three-cornered collaboration between The Observer magazine, Mike Gibbs's Coventry-based company MGA and BMW (GB) Ltd. The Observer Coupe featured a car with roof and rear screen panels which motor electrically out of sight into the. Post-completion, the car was displayed at the NEC Motorshow in 1982.

The stand and display were funded by The Observer colour magazine, and once the show had ended, the Observer Coupé set off on a national promotional tour for BMW UK where it was wheeled out at dealerships and events. The Details BMW 635 CSi Observer Coupé £SOLD Specification Mileage: 18,272 Year: 1982 MOT Expiry: 12 Months Exterior Colour: Grey Metallic Interior Colour: Black Leather Top speed: 134 0-60mph: 8.4 BHP: 216 Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Engine Capacity: 3430cc Engine Configuration: Straight 6. In the early 1980s, a designer sought a calling card.

With backing from The Observer newspaper, this unique glass.