Back to back: 635 Koenig or 560 Koenig?

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Sure, we could have picked out a decent E-type Series 1, a lovely Lotus Elan racer or another sixties’ Ferrari from Coys’ listing for their sale at Historic Motorsport International.  But no, we didn’t do that. This as we just could not withstand the sight of these two 1980s monstrosities of motoring: a BMW 635 CSI and a Mercedes 560 SEC both clothed by what could well be the most remarkable of German tuners: Koenig of Munich.

The 1986 BMW comes in Alpine white and has covered a mere 61,000 miles from new. It’s a UK delivered car, which has featured a wide variety of magazines and has recently undergone a restoration. Estimate is £18-£25,000. The 1987 Mercedes is similar in many ways. Coys writes: “Originally delivered to the UK, and finished in Royal Blue with Beige leather this stunning Koenig conversion is a true icon of the 1980’s. Offered with a fresh MoT and with various bills and receipts this is perhaps the ultimate incarnation of the 560 SEC.” Remarkably, the estimate is quite a lot higher at £28-£35,000. Now, if you had to choose..?

(Words editor, pictures courtesy Coys of Kensington)

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