Estimate: €40,000 - €50,000

Registration Number: German Registered

Chassis Number: 2285429

Introduced in May 1972, the 3.0CSL was a homologation special built to make the car eligible for racing in the European Touring Car Championship. The “L” in the designation meant “leicht” (light), unlike in other BMW designations, where it meant “lang” (long). The lightness was achieved by using thinner steel to build the unit body, deleting the trim and soundproofing, using aluminium alloy doors, bonnets, and boot lids, and using Perspex side windows.

The 3.0 CSL on sale was restored from 1993 to 1995 using original BMW parts only. Since 1995 the car has been exhibited in a German car museum and used sparingly until 2010 on rallies and similar events. The vendor informs us the car is in good condition throughout, and comes complete with its original and rare BAT - Aero equipment package, Scheel racing bucket seats and most importantly alloy bonnet, alloy boot cover, alloy doors and plastic bumpers. Finished in fjord blue metallic and black interior the car has resided with its last owner for over two decades and is offered with German registration papers.