Carlex's 1986 BMW 635 Is a Classic Jewel Any Car Enthusiast Would Be Proud To Own

Limited to only seven copies destined for shipping worldwide, this BMW 635 was fully restored with an emphasis on retaining its classic shape and features. However, it features a modern twist here and there, and we absolutely love it.

There are no trick LED headlamps here, as the original clusters look far better sitting on each side of the small kidney grille. The same goes for the entire lighting units on the outside, including the turn signals, fog lamps, and taillights.

Even though they look classic, the wheels are new. The three-piece set uses an aluminum and stainless steel combination with a design that suits both the model and the era. Every panel was painted black, and the chrome trim provides great contrast. The tuner's logos complete the makeover on the outside.

We reckon not everyone is a fan of brown leather interiors, but it certainly suits this old-timer like a glove. Carlex Design has gone the extra mile to give the hand-painted leather upholstery a patina finish, which is joined by some suede inserts. Special attention was paid to each component in the cabin, including the steering wheel and the traditional gauges that were wrapped in patinated leather and feature steel needles with a high-gloss finish.

As the tuner didn't want to ruin the timeless looks of the pictured 6er, they retained the classic radio, which can be easily connected to smartphones. It is hooked up to an eight-channel amplifier and blasts the music through the custom speakers that were hidden in the door cards and the subwoofers mounted under the rear seat. Thus, this classic ride won't disappoint when it comes to the audio quality either.

Improving the suspension while maintaining the comfy ride was a must for Carlex Design, which also left its signature on the chassis configuration. The car is said to be able to tackle corners with precision while maintaining its comfort. Unfortunately, the tuner chose not to say exactly what they did to the oily bits, so your guess is as good as ours.

In a perfect world, we would tell you about it after inspecting the Bimmer in person and having a quick go in it, but as you already know, this is a limited-production proposal. Carlex Design says it took them over 1,200 hours of hard work to complete the project, which is significantly more than the roughly 340 hours it usually needs to wrap up other complex builds.