1973 BMW 3.0 CSL
- Engine
- 3.5L, details unspecified
- Colour
- White with red and blue
Chassis 2285395 is a BMW 3.0 CSL (E9 series) originally delivered new to the United Kingdom in September 1973, believed to have been converted to full race specification during the 1990s. Now fitted with a 3.5-litre engine, roll cage, racing seats, and competition aero bodywork, it has contested historic events including the 2011 Algarve Classic Festival and 2012 Donington Historic Festival. An FIA Historic Technical Passport for the Competition Touring Car class was issued in June 2017.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €272,750 (≈ $300K)
- 1973-09-13 →Factory deliveryUK first registrantpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to the UK market and first registered in September 1973; earliest ownership details are not documented.
- Date unknownUnknown prior owner(s) — race conversion periodnone documentation
Believed to have been converted to full race specification during the 1990s; identity of owner(s) responsible for the transformation is not recorded.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownAndrew Smith and John Youngpartial documentation
These individuals campaigned the car at historic motorsport events in 2011 and 2012; whether they were co-owners or one was the owner and the other a driver is not specified.
Competition
- 1973European Touring Car Championship1973 European Touring Car ChampionshipDriver: Toine HezemansChampionship victory
General model history reference; not specific to chassis 2285395.
- 19751975 Le Mans 24 HoursDriver: Hervé Poulain
Car ran with Alexander Calder-designed livery; referenced as general model history and inspiration for a tribute livery later applied to chassis 2285395, not a direct entry by this chassis.
- 20112011 Algarve Classic FestivalDriver: Andrew Smith
Chassis 2285395 was driven at this historic event; John Young also noted in connection with the car around this period.
- 20122012 Donington Historic FestivalDriver: Andrew Smith
Chassis 2285395 competed at this historic festival; John Young also noted as involved with the car.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2017Inspection
An FIA Historic Technical Passport was issued for the Competition Touring Car class.
- —Modification
Car was comprehensively converted to race specification, believed to have occurred during the 1990s. Work included stripping the interior, fitting a roll cage, Sparco Evo II racing seats, multi-point harnesses, a custom switchgear panel, aerodynamic body kit with large air intakes, deep-dish split-rim wheels with Avon tyres, and a boot-mounted fuel tank with twin filler points through the boot lid.
Precise date and workshop unknown; the conversion is inferred from a 2000 auction description which already references the modified state.
- —Engine rebuild
A 3.5-litre engine was installed, replacing the original unit. This was noted in an auction description from the year 2000.
Exact date of fitment not recorded; known only from a prior auction catalogue entry circa 2000.
- —Bodywork
Car was repainted in its current white, red, and blue livery, superseding an earlier tribute scheme inspired by the Calder Art Car design.
Date of refinish not stated in the catalogue.
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