Vehicle Description
Beautifully preserved original car in great colors. Everything
works including A/C and power antenna. Lifetime southern car, very
clean throughout. Runs and drives extremely well. Arguably BMW's
best coupe design still at an affordable price! This 1979 BMW
633CSi was built early in 6-Series coupe production, but its
handsome good looks kept it in production for nearly a decade.
Looking at this long, lithe coupe, you can see that there's nothing
extra, nothing installed merely for style's sake, and a purity of
line that reminds us that there was a time when BMW really was the
'ultimate driving machine.' This is a super clean car purchased by
a gentleman who understands performance and luxury and that perhaps
there wouldn't be another BMW quite like this. As a result, it
remains in very good condition, considering that it's approaching
45 years old. It wears original Garnet paint (not a terribly
interesting name, but it's just lovely in person) that showcases
just what you got for what was a substantial chunk of money in
1979. BMW finish quality was exceptional back then, with expert
panel fit that looks crisp and a sound to the doors that resembles
well-oiled machinery. The paint certainly shows well for its age,
but there are few signs of use-a good indicator that this car has
led a sheltered life. Most notably, the chin spoiler is a little
scuffed and there are one or two nicks on the hood, but for the
most part it looks quite good and does not need any major work to
be enjoyed with pride. Things like the rubber bumpers, the window
gaskets, and taillight housings are excellent and the blue and
white BMW roundel on the nose and tail still stands out like a
beacon, perhaps more-so here than on the late-model cars. The
handsomely finished black leather interior is far more luxuriously
trimmed than I remember BMW offering in the 1980s, lacking the hard
edges and crude details that seemed to define their single-minded
pursuit of driving excellence. The seats, including the driver's
chair, are in great condition with only light comfort marks and may
some wear on the outer bolster, both well in line with the car's
age and mileage. The carpets are excellent, having been protected
by BMW-logo mats almost from new, and you'll feel special when you
climb inside, crossing over that lovely bright chrome threshold
every time. Perhaps the most remarkable feature is that everything
works. The A/C is cold, the windows all power up and down, the
seats are firm and comfortable, and all the gauges are bright,
clear, and snap to attention when you turn the key. Even the
original radio and power antenna work as they should! Overhead
there's a power sunroof to make the airy coupe feel wide open and
the arrangement of the controls again reminds you that grabbing the
wheel, moving the shifter, and dancing with the pedals are your
primary responsibility when you're in a BMW. This is a coupe, but
it's a big coupe, designed to cross great distances with ease, so
it includes a good-sized trunk for all your luggage and includes a
complete original tool kit (with fuses, polishing cloth, and bulbs
intact!) as well as the factory-issued spare tire and jack
assembly. BMW's 3.3-liter inline-six really needs no introduction.
Turbine-smooth, torquey, yet willing to rev, it was their go-to
engine until they bucked tradition and started building V8s. In
this application, it's exactly right, starting with an
expensive-sounding whirr from the starter motor and settling into a
rumbling idle that's muscular but sophisticated. It's so smooth you
can barely feel it running, but there's no question that there's a
powerful machine at work here. It's been properly maintained from
the beginning, so it runs superbly and doesn't have any vices or
need any excuses. Turn the key and go, every time. The engine bay
is clean, albeit not detailed (this was a daily driver for years,
of course) but exhibits conscientious care over the years and lots
of recent work to keep it in top condition. And you can thank that
engine for the awesome profile and long hood, because it's a tight
fit! It's linked to a 3-speed automatic transmission, which makes
for a fine dance partner in a grand touring BMW. Shifts are crisp
and it never hesitates to drop down a gear to keep the big six
spinning in the fat part of its powerband. BMW's all-independent
suspension is tuned for handling as much as comfort, so if you're
expecting a plush, pillowy ride, this isn't your car. But for
something this big to enjoy hustling this much is a fairly
remarkable feat and, of course, with disc brakes at all four
corners, it offers plenty of stopping power to match its
performance. It carries factory alloy wheels in very good condition
and a set of 215/60/14 blackwall radials for the perfect look.
Documented with its factory owner's manual, this is a beautifully
maintained car that some sources have already named a blue-chip
collectable (Hagerty, Sports Car Market, and Hemmings Motor News
have suggested that the 6-Series is The Next Big Thing). This is a
car that's been loved its entire life and it shows. It's not
perfect, but it is a car that you can get in and drive as if it
were 1979 all over again. Experience what the Ultimate Driving
Machine really felt like before computers and SUVs wrecked the
whole show. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
