BMW 635 Observer Coupe (1982): Chi ne conosceva l'esistenza?

[///M3]

Trovata per caso nel web. Ne sapevate della sue esistenza?

MODEL HISTORY

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 boot lid.

Developed to showcase the innovation and skill of British engineering and designers the car featured on its own huge stand at the 1983 NEC motorshow. Key people were design engineer Alistair Millar, stylist Stephan Ferrada and electrical systems engineer Stanley Daniels.


EQUIPMENT

Power assisted steering, Electric operated windows, Electric operated mirrors, Prototype body development and styling, Panoramic roof, Trip computer, Electric memory seats, Central locking and, Blaupunkt tape player.

EXTERIOR

This stunning one off concept car was delivered new from BMW to MGA Developments in 1982 to build the Observer Coupe. Once the newly designed glass sliding roof and bespoke body kit were crafted and completed the car was repainted in two-tone grey and finished off with the white ‘Observer Coupe' stickers on the side and rear. The car remains in excellent condition with a deep lustful shine. Being a concept car there are a few minor imperfections with some of the details around the panoramic roof.


INTERIOR

The black leather interior remains in first-rate condition and the cockpit feels exceptionally airy due to the unique panoramic roof. There is no signs of wear to any of the seats, the steering wheel and gearbox retain their textured finish and all of the plastic trim and dash remain in perfect unmarked condition.


ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Having only covered 18k miles from new the engine remains in excellent mechanical order and has none of the usual corrosion issues associated with the E24's on the inner wings and chassis rails. Since arriving at 4 Star Classics the Observer has been treated to a full service including all fluids, filters, plugs and a new battery.


WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The Observer comes with a unique set of 16" dished alloys with polished faces. All of the tyres are new and the brakes only show minimal wear.


HISTORY FILE

This car comes with the most amazing history file that takes up three large ring binders and two boxes! Every piece of paperwork has been kept detailing the development, build and all the designs and photographs when the car was displayed at the NEC Motor Show in 1983.

Molte altre immagini al seguente link:
http://www.4starclassics.com/BMW-Obs...oupe-For-Sale/

[mach patrol]

Sposto in museo degli orrori?...(che effetto veder tagliare la lamiera col seghetto...brrrr..)

[marcoBMWe12]

Sposto in museo degli orrori?...(che effetto veder tagliare la lamiera col seghetto...brrrr..)

vai vai già dai cerchi parte male, poi il seghetto

[zionami]

I cerchi mi sembrano gli stessi della E24 di "affari a 4 ruote", dovrebbero essere i GUTTALAX da 16"

[mach patrol]

@gaetano: ahahaahh! Sono adatti alla renault fuego..e li non stonano molto...

[nic65]

l'ho gia' scritto altrove,come tocchi la 6 fai danno.....ma sti matti ci hanno messo impegno

[///M3]

l'ho gia' scritto altrove,come tocchi la 6 fai danno.....ma sti matti ci hanno messo impegno

Quoto!

[marcoBMWe12]

toh una cosa bella (a parte motore), i lavafari
Odiosa quella linea modificata dal lunotto, bocciata.
Certe cose meglio lasciarle come mamma bmw le ha fatte, come le e12 520 (spoiler no mia culpa )

[batmobile]

che pessima tasformazione, dal profilo estetico ed imho.