1962 BMW 3200 CS
- Engine
- 3.2L OHV V8, 160 bhp
- Colour
- Blue
The BMW 3200 CS was introduced in 1962 as the final expression of the marque's early postwar grand-touring tradition, powered by an aluminium OHV V-8 also found in the legendary 507. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro for Bertone, it introduced styling elements — including the Hofmeister kink and circular tail lamps — that would define BMWs for decades. Only around fifty of the 603 cars produced are thought to survive. This example, finished in blue, was restored by Chicago-based marque specialist Donald Dethlefsen and has won multiple concours awards, including Best German Touring Car at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance in 2014.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €115,000 – €155,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownDonald Dethlefsenpartial documentation
Prominent BMW marque specialist and proprietor of the Werk Shop in Chicago; carried out a thorough restoration and retained the car through at least the 2014 concours season.
Competition
- 2001-08-012001 Roundel Magazine feature recognitionHighlighted as among the finest known survivors of the model
The car was the subject of a feature article in the August 2001 issue of Roundel Magazine, the BMW club publication, celebrating its condition and rarity.
- 20142014 Greenwich Concours d'EleganceBest German Touring Car
The car received the Best German Touring Car award at the Greenwich concours as recently as 2014, one of several concours prizes it had collected.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationWerk Shop
A comprehensive restoration was carried out by Donald Dethlefsen of the Werk Shop, Chicago, bringing the car to a high concours standard.
The car was recognised by Roundel Magazine in its August 2001 issue as one of the finest known survivors, suggesting the restoration predates that publication.
- —Service
Most recent service included a cylinder compression test; all cylinders returned readings within factory-specified tolerances.
Owner requested the compression check as part of the service.
- —InspectionRM Specialists
A pre-sale test drive conducted by an RM specialist confirmed smooth engine starting and running with no evident mechanical deficiencies.
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