1974 BMW 3.0 CSI
Chassis no. 4340713
Collector's registration
80 000 / 90 000 €
- High quality restoration
- Manual gearbox
- Exceptional car
- MATCHING Numbers
- Same owner for 35 years
In October 1968, the BMW E9 appeared with the 2800 CS, equipped with a 6-cylinder 2800 cm3 engine and 170 bhp. It replaced the 2000 CS at the top of the BMW range. Still produced by Karman, the bodywork was sportier on this new generation, with the famous plunging nose.
In 1971, the 2800 CS was replaced by the 3.0 CS. Notable changes included a new 3000cc, 180bhp engine, power steering and, above all, four disc brakes.
A few months later, it was upgraded to the 3.0 CSI, with electronic fuel injection and 200bhp.
A competition version also appeared in 1971, the 3.0 CSL, whose exceptional track record testifies to the road-going capabilities of the civilian versions.
The car we are offering is a 3.0 CSI delivered new on 19 November 1974. In 1983, faced with the rising cost of the vignette, the 3.0 engine was withdrawn and put into storage. Instead, a 2800 Cs engine was installed in order to lower the car's taxable power and taxation. This modification was registered with the mines and still appears on the registration document.
In 1989, the car was bought by its owner, an enthusiast from the north of France. The car was in fairly poor condition at the time, and the owner used it for some time before undertaking a major restoration, the first of which was to be the bodywork. Subsequently, the original 3.0 engine, completely overhauled and rebuilt, returned to its place in the engine compartment. The photo file bears witness to the work carried out.
Today, this BMW 3.0 CSI is in very good condition, bearing witness to the quality of the work carried out in recent years. The car is being sold with a roadworthiness certificate that is less than 6 months old. Freshly restored, the car is still being run in.
It's rare to find an example like this. Consequently, this 3.0 CSi offers a unique opportunity to acquire a sought-after example with a four-speed manual gearbox.