1973 BMW 3.0 CSL (E9)
A BMW 3.0 CSL (Coupé Sport Leicht) homologation special, one of approximately 500 right-hand-drive examples built for the UK market, finished originally in green and equipped with the 'City Package'. Having passed through just two private owners and covered around 55,000 miles, the car underwent an exhaustive nut-and-bolt rebuild by Classic Cars of Kent, emerging in BMW Chamonix White with period-correct Batmobile aerodynamic bodywork, full interior retrim with new Scheel seats, and a comprehensively reconditioned drivetrain.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleEstimate £120,000 – £150,000
- → 2016First private ownerpartial documentation
One of only two recorded private custodians; the car accumulated approximately 55,000 miles under combined ownership.
- 2016 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Acquired the CSL as a restoration project in its original green livery and commissioned an extensive rebuild by Classic Cars of Kent, supported by invoices exceeding £65,000 and a photographic record of the work.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationClassic Cars of Kent
Complete nut-and-bolt strip and rebuild carried out over more than a year, with all interior and exterior components either replaced with new parts or fully refurbished, including the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension. A stainless steel exhaust was also fitted. Documented by a photographic record and invoices totalling over £65,000.
Work commissioned by the current vendor following purchase in 2016.
- —BodyworkClassic Cars of Kent
Full respray in BMW Chamonix White, finished with period-correct BMW tri-colour side stripes, at a cost of approximately £18,000.
Colour change from the car's original green; carried out as part of the broader restoration.
- —ModificationClassic Cars of Kent
Fitment of a genuine BMW 'Batmobile' aerodynamic package comprising a front lower air dam, front wing strakes, a rear roof spoiler, and a rear wing with the correct rubber tail fin.
Period-correct parts described as scarce and costly to source.
- —MaintenanceClassic Cars of Kent
Full interior retrim including re-finishing of all woodwork, replacement carpets, refurbished door cards, and fitment of new-old-stock Scheel front seats and headrests sourced from the United States.
Carried out as part of the overall restoration programme.
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