Jps Bmw 635 Csi Coupe

At Bathurst in 1985, the local JPS 635 CSi driven by Richards and Longhurst was demonstrably faster than a similar Bob Jane-sponsored Group A car (following close behind) prepared by top European BMW works team Schnitzer. This is the JPS BMW 635 CSi which at one time was an icon amongst touring cars. It made its debut in 1981 in Group C, before moving to Group A in 1985 where it won 7 of 10 rounds of the Australian Touring Car Championship, taking on and beating Ford and Holden, while going undefeated in the AMSCAR series.

This exquisite slice of automotive exotica is perhaps the most desirable 635 CSi we've ever seen - a JPS-liveried, Group C racer. Full gallery inside. If all the above are completed to a sufficient standard, you might end up with something nearly as beautiful as the JPS 635CSi Group C that we're spending most of the Silverstone Classic dribbling over.

The car was originally conceived for the Australian Group C touring car class in 1982 at the John Player Special Terrey Hills facility. Its original specification was sub. / super100mph Jim Richards drove the JPS BMW 635 CSi last weekend at the 2016 Australian Muscle Car Masters.

SUPER100MPH was granted exclusive access inside the car with our Sony Action Cam. As a seven-time winner of the legendary Bathurst 1000 race and multiple Australian touring car titles under his belt, Richards needs little introduction to motor sport aficionados and his presence at the Classic will be special. Richards and the stunning BMW 635 CSi first joined forces in 1983 racing for the renowned Frank Gardner Racing team.

A piece of Australian touring car, indeed Australian motorsport history. This isn't just one of the JPS BMW 635 CSi Group A race cars, it's the car that did more winning than any other! The 1985 Australian Touring Car Championship, Australian Endurance Championship and AMSCAR Series winner in the hands of Jim Richards. In that very 1985 season it claimed an astonishing 17 wins, a third, a.

The beautiful black and gold colours of John Player Special make up one of the most recognizable and celebrated liveries in motorsport. In 1985 in Australia they adorned a BMW 635 CSi coupe which, partnered with Jim Richards, dominated both the Australian Touring Car Championship and Australian Endurance Championship in spectacular fashion. HIGHTLIGHTS: - Built as a tribute to BMW #44 JPS 635csi group C touring car.

Reviving a Legend: The Restoration of the Iconic JPS Team BMW 635 CSI The JPS Team BMW 635 CSI Group C is a legendary historic race car with a storied history that continues to captivate motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.