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BMW's sport coupes are unlike any other automobiles in the world. They have style and performance, grace and presence, luxury and technology.

BMW's early coupes were styled by Bertone of Italy, and they are some of the most beautiful automobiles ever made. The cars with the distinctive shape, C pillar and Roundel were produced as the 3200CS (62-65), the 2000 (65-70) and the 3.0 CS (71-75).

In the 1980's, BMW introduced their next generation of coupes, the Six Series. Originally shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 1976, the E24 6 Series was produced until 1989. Early E24 models included the 628, 630 and 633, but the most popular model was the 635, produced as the 635CSi.

51,564 3.5-liter 635CSi's were produced in the production run. Engines ranged from the early 211 hp catalytic converter model to the famed 286 hp M6 model.

Even though the 635CSi topped the scales at 1510 kg, it won the European Touring Car Championships 3 times (in 1981, 1983 and 1986), and the German National Title in 1983. In race trim, the 2-valve per cylinder 3.5-liter 635CSi produced nearly 400 hp.

Iceland has been called the Outback of Europe. The ultimate adventure is only a few hours away by air from both mainland Europe and the east coast of the USA. There you will find remarkable beauty, and Saemi's BMW 635CSi. Take a look!

	Saemi in his 635CSi on the open road in Iceland.	Björk She's hotter than a lava flow, yet her voice is as cool as an Iceland stream. More from Björk: Post Telegram Homogenic Selmasongs Vespertine Being John Malkovich Soundtrack
	The distinctive 6 Series outlines show best from above.
	A close-up of the wheel and tire.

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When driving in town, keep in mind that there isn't much of a grid to city streets, because they were built to follow the lay of the land. When a street abruptly changes direction, it probably will also change its name! Icelanders often don't know the names of streets and they will usually give directions by landmarks.

Extreme care should be taken when driving in rural areas during the winter (October through April), when daylight hours are limited and the weather and road conditions can change quickly. Many routes in the interior of the country are impassible until July due to muddy conditions caused by snowmelt. When driving in the interior, consider traveling with a second vehicle and always inform someone of your travel plans.

Here are some more tips for driving in Iceland:

Iceland uses European road signs, but there are many supplemental (mostly warning) signs. Click here for a free guide.

Road Conditions in Iceland. Be sure to get the latest travel info since the weather can change dramatically in a manner of minutes.

Road Map of Iceland. Current road conditions for Iceland regions:

• South Iceland
• South-West Iceland includes Reykjavik.
• West Iceland
• The Western fjords
• North Iceland
• North-East Iceland and the Eastern fjords
• South-East Iceland

Travelnet has traveler info for Iceland.

Go Iceland is the official website of the Icelandic Tourist Board. Click here for a free brochure or you can watch free streaming videos. From the same site, Reykjavik has the best night life in Europe! And the nights are long since it's still light at 11:00 p.m. in the summer. Iceland Culture is an online magazine. Iceland Naturally is a comprehensive information site. Information abut Reykjavik. Iceland.Com country information. Iceland Review has daily news.

• Hiking trips in Iceland.
• Scandinavica.com: Iceland. Fact sheet providing a brief overview of the country. Includes history, sights, and recommended books.
• Geysir.com. Where the word "geyser" originated. Has information in English and German about geysers and more. Great photos.
• Eldey welcomes you to the fiery island. General information in German and English.
• Destination Iceland has information on Iceland particularly related to outdoor events like hiking, camping, or skiing.
• About Iceland. Iceland information includes anthems, defense, economy, flags, geography, government, maps, news, and weather.
• Amazing Iceland has lots of links.

Iceland's Blue Lagoon is a unique outdoor spa where guests relax in warm geothermal seawater. The temperature averages about 40C (104F), and the soothing, mineral-rich water is rumored to have curative powers. A visit to the Blue Lagoon is an invigorating and exciting experience, whether you choose to bathe in the delicate waters surrounded by snow in the middle of winter, or while enjoying the long days of summer.

More travel links...

• Icelandic Tourist Board has information in six languages. Complete calendar of events.
• Icelandair global website. Schedules, ticket reservations, information and more. Air Iceland is the local carrier.
• Icelandic Travel Directory. Includes directory of hotels, guesthouses, car rentals, travel agents, restaurants, apartments. airlines, and services.
• Nonni Travel - Iceland and Greenland Specialist. General travel agent for hotel, air and ground transportation.
• Tourist.is is a guide for tourists in Iceland. What to do in Reykjavik and other cities in Iceland.
• Iceland Incentives. Destination management company and professional congress organizer which provides a wide selection of ground services.
• Mountain.is. Information about superJeep adventure tour of Icelands high country. Group tours, self driving and classic tours.
• Iceland Travel. Tourist bureau serving the Icelandic travel market. Offering scheduled and tailor-made tours around Iceland.
• IcelandTotal. Comprehensive information on Iceland. You can plan book and pay for your whole travel in one place.
• Husky and dogsledding tours in Iceland. Tour information from Dog Stream Tours.
• Icelandic Tourist Facilities. Directory of accommodation, travel services, restaurants and car rentals.
• Welcome to Iceland Travel. Portal to some independent tour operators.
• Accommodation in Iceland. Listing of accommodation providers in Iceland from Travelnet.
• Hotels in Iceland. Features area facilities and resorts with reservations and guest reviews available from EuroHotels.
• Hotels in Iceland and tourist information directory. Hotels in Iceland and other accommodations in Iceland and Reykjavik, also car rental companies and other Icelandic tourist information.
• The City of Reykjavik's home page has useful information, shopping, activities, culture and the arts, transportation.
• The official site of the Iceland Foreign Service has information about Iceland's history, people and culture.
• The official website of the Scandinavian Tourist Boards. Iceland was a part of Denmark until 1944 and there is still a tremendous Scandinavian influence in Iceland.
• The European Travel Commission is the Official Gateway to Europe with pages for all European countries, including Iceland.

If you visit Iceland, don't forget your camera! With its natural setting, Iceland is a photographer's paradise. Some links to great photos:

• A Collection of Icelandic Photographs from Ed Jackson. Great photographs of Icelandic landscape, organized geographically with links to other sites. More of Ed's sites:
  • Black & White Photographs of Iceland, 1965.
  • 19th Century Travels in Iceland shows you what Iceland was like a hundred or more years ago.
  • A Gallery of 19th-Century Icelandic Landscape Art drawings and paintings by travelers in Iceland.
  • Slideshows from "A Collection of Icelandic Photographs" using RealSlideshow.
  • The Very Best of Iceland features the best Icelandic landscape sites on the web.
• Pictures from the Ring Road is a photo gallery of sites from the Ring Road.
• Postcards from Iceland. A collection of over 100 early 20th century photos from Iceland, printed on postcards.
• Photos of Glaciers and Landscapes in Iceland. By Peter Knight, Keele University.
• Myndir fra Islandi - Pictures from Iceland. Pictures from the Land of Fire and Ice. Churches, Waterfalls, Lighthouses, Nature, Panoramas, Reykjavík, Keflavík, and more.
• Harri Eliasson. Photo galleries from Iceland. Featured are nature, landscapes, sunsets, and geysers, as well as small town images.
• South Iceland Photo Gallery. A gallery of photographs from southern Iceland, including Gullfoss, Selfoss, Vik and Hekla volcano.
• Iceland Photo. Online Imagebank from Iceland with ocer 2000 images from Icelandic photographers Sigurgeir Sigurjónsson & Thorsten Henn
• Mats Ljosmyndir. Professional photographer specializing in images of Icelandic landscape.
• Iceland. Waterfalls and other sites and sights on the southern Ring Road.
• Myndstokkur Image Bank has over 5000 images from Iceland online.
• Fire and Ice. Short description of a trip to Iceland in August 1998 with thumbnailed pictures and comments.
• Iceland, sea, ice, fire and dusty roads. A photographic tour along the coastal area's of Iceland.
• Slideshow. Slideshow in "Multivision" from German photographer Sven Strumann. Available in German, English and Icelandic.
• Pictures of Iceland. Images from the southern coast and touristic places from Reykjanes to Jokulsarlon.
• Icepix. A gallery and a collection of pictures and texts detailing interesting sights and sites around Iceland, including Reykjavik, The Golden Circle, The Blue Lagoon and more.
• Isafoldtravel - Iceland Photo Gallery. 21 beautiful photographs from tour operator offering variety of tours in Iceland.
• Iceland Pictures. Pictures from Iceland.