Description
I purchased this car near Atlanta, GA in complete, but nasty condition in March 2025 for $7,500. The car had not been driven in 6 years, but had been started at least once a year and allowed to warm up to operating temp. Full Records, History and CarFax included. Indeed, the motor started once I flat bed towed it home! Email me at mark.murphy1005@gmail.com for interior photos. There is remarkably little surface rust on the car. The paint is very poor but I thoroughly cleaned the paint and applied a "wipe on" clear coat so it looks shiny...from 50 feet away it looks ok. Email me at mark.murphy1005@gmail.com for more photos.
All major systems (brakes, cooling, motor, Motronic ECU, Air Flow Meter, tires and wheels, fuel tank, filters, electrical, etc.) have been replaced or refurbished. The Instrument Cluster and Service Indicator Circuit has been 100% restored by Bavarian Restoration in CA...that alone was $1,100, but worth it! The car is very solid, mechanically and a good "driver". I have driven it hundred's of miles in Atlanta stop and go traffic as well as mountains, highway, etc. and it really drives nicely. The steering needs adjustment. Overall, I give it an honest 8 / 10 for mechanical and electrical systems. (Yes, even the Cruise Control works!)
The interior is 100% complete and in presentable condition. There is the "old car smell" but the leather is soft and ready for renovation. The leather dash will need to be replaced eventually. Overall, I give the Interior an honest 8 / 10.
The paint is bad. There are a few small dents and dings. Bodywork and Paint gets a 6 / 10.
Here are items that are NOT working: Air Conditioning, (Heater, Front Blower and Rear Blower work fine), Trip Computer, Radio. The car really is an excellent candidate for "the next steps" of a full cosmetic restoration. I have full receipts for all work done that adds up to over $10,000 plus hundreds of hours of my time tinkering with the car!
Hagerty's Car Value suggests a #3 "Good" Car is worth $40,000 and a #4 "Fair" Car is worth $21,000. In my judgement, this 1987 M6 is an honest #3.5 so the price of $30,000 is a reasonable "middle ground" compromise. Enlarge photos to see more details!
