1972 BMW 3.0 CSL E9 Manual
NSW • Dealer used
39
Odometer28,594km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the dealer
Having successfully campaigned various iterations of the 1800, 2000 and 2002, BMW decided to take on Ford in the top class of international touring car racing.
The E9-based 3.0 CSL was their weapon of choice. It became the first product to emerge from BMW’s new Motorsport department and went down as one of the 1970’s most iconic competition cars.
To qualify for the Group 2 category, a production run of 1000 Coupe Sport Leichts was required, dutifully BMW created by all cars by November 1972 before the time of homologation within the anticipation of the 1973 racing season.
In addition to the bare bones original variant produced up to July 1972 (which had used a carb-fed 2985cc motor and was only available in left-hand drive), BMW produced a second batch of CSLs with 3003cc fuel-injected motors. Notably, this later iteration was also offered in right-hand drive of which 500 examples were built, most of which headed to the UK.
The majority of these right-hand drive CSLs were configured with the optional City Pack which re-instated luxury. Power steering, a heated rear window, additional sound deadening, velour carpet, a normal locking bonnet and boot lid and a full toolkit. Bumpers were also part of the City Pack as was a fully undersealed chassis, a laminated windscreen, proper side glass, CS/CSi suspension settings and anti-roll bars. Most examples also came with bonnets, doors and boot lids fabricated from steel instead of aluminium.
Available here is a 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL offered in its original Polaris Silver over Black interior trim. An original right-hand drive UK delivery vehicle that has been on Australia shores circa the late-70s to early 80s.
In storage and deregistered for several years the cars motor was recommissioned in the 1990s and then lay dormant for sometime afterwards until 2019 where its current owner found it as a complete vehicle and completely rust free. The car was then subjected to a full and exceptionally high standard restoration, finished only years ago.
Today it is superb inside and out and is one of the best restorations of an E9 CSL we've come across. The paintwork is crystal clear, the interior trim feels as new and one look under the bonnet would get any oil-blooded enthusiast excited.
To drive it is sublime, after a bit of the typical cold start stuttering the engine purrs to life with that iconic BMW inline six-cylinder crispy sound. The gearbox feels so direct and mechanical and the chassis talks to you without saying a word throughout every turn.
An incredibly rare blue-chip collectible German classic, this turn-key example will not disappoint.
Car details
øVehicle description
E9 CSL Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 3.0i [IMP]
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Silver
Interior colour
Black
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
4 speed Manual
Engine
6 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 3.0L
Registration plate
Check with seller
VIN
VOA
Build date
January 1972
Compliance date
January 1972
Dealer stock ID
1002
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
3003cc
Engine Size (L)
3.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Engine Configuration
In-line
Cylinders
6
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1971
Launch Month
11
Generation Name
E9
Series
E9
Badge
CSL
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Victoria
Referred
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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