Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale WITHOUT RESERVE and SOLD to the highest bidder January 19th - 22nd, 2017 at Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Please contact us for more information.
It was a long time since BMW had a coupe, let alone a convertible, that could be rightfully called aspirational. Since the demise of the original 6-Series in 1989 and the short-lived run of the 8 Series that ended in 1997, there's been a noticeable void at the top of the BMW lineup. While cars like the Mercedes-Benz SL and Jaguar XK reigned supreme in the high-end convertible market, BMW had only its entry-level 3 Series cabrio to offer in response. BMW never gave any reason for the absence of a flagship two-door, but as North American CEO Tom Purves succinctly put it, "We might have simply lost our way for a time."
With the introduction of the 2004 645Ci convertible, BMW has found its bearings and is firmly back on the path to preeminence. With its sultry lines, sports car performance and uniquely configured soft top, the 645Ci looks as though it was designed with enough personality to make up for all that lost time. It's a grand touring car in the most traditional sense, but there's nothing traditional in the way it goes about delivering on that promise.
Although the 645Ci is more than just a two-door version of the 7 Series sedan, it does share a few of the controversial design elements that debuted on the flagship sedan. From the hooded headlights up front to the stylish rear end, the 645Ci has BMW's new design language written all over it. Thankfully, that language has been toned down into a more palatable form that most agree makes for a handsome convertible.
Along with the unmistakable styling cues, the 6 Series borrows several of its sibling's most desirable pieces of hardware. The one and only engine is BMW's ultra sophisticated 4.4-liter V8 that's able to adjust its valves, camshafts and intake manifold to deliver up to 325 horsepower. It does so with typical German precision, yet with the top down and the pedal flat to the floor, the V8 emits a satisfying rumble that reminds you that the Germans still know there's more to the magic of a V8 than just power.
This spectacular car has traveled just 70,300 actual miles. Finished in Schwartz Black with black leather interior, complimenting black German Canvas Power Convertible Top and 20" Black Premium Wheels. Full power, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Tilt, Cruise, Premium Sound System with OnBoard Navigation, Sport Package and so much more. Just had windows professionally tinted and received a complete service and detail. Never smoked in. Comes with all owner's manuals and 2 factory keys. A great addition to your family!
