This BMW 3.0 CSL got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL is one of 1,265 homologation specials built between 1971 and 1975, and it is one of 429 left-hand-drive examples powered by a fuel-injected 3.0L inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The car was built for the Italian market in September 1972, and it reportedly remained with its original owner until it was brought to the US in 1994. A refurbishment by Canepa was completed prior to its acquisition by the current owner in September 2018. Finished in Polaris Metallic over black upholstery, the car is equipped with the City Package as well as 14″ Alpina wheels, power windows, power steering, and air conditioning. Work under current ownership included replacing the steering wheel and converting the instrumentation to imperial units. This 3.0 CSL is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner in California with a BMW Classic Certificate, service records, and a clean Montana title in the owner’s name.

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

The CSL was developed as a homologation model for European touring car competition, and it features approximately 440 pounds of weight-saving measures in comparison with standard CS models. City Package cars are 297 pounds heavier than the standard 3.0 CSL and feature steel bodywork, an aluminum hood and trunk lid, and a heated rear window. This example is finished in Polaris Metallic (060).

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

The 14″ Alpina wheels are mounted with 205/70 Michelin Defender tires. City Package cars feature anti-roll bars and power steering, and the CSL suspension system utilizes Bilstein gas-pressurized dampers and progressive-rate springs.

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

The cabin features Scheel front bucket seats with black leatherette bolsters and matching cloth inserts along with woodgrain trim on the dashboard and door panels. City Package cars included sound insulation, thicker carpeting, and power-operated glass windows in comparison to the standard 3.0 CSL, and this example is equipped with air conditioning. A dead pedal and front-seat lumbar padding were added in November 2018, and the center stack houses an aftermarket Eclipse AM/FM/CD stereo. The air-conditioning system was recently recharged.

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

The replacement steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer, a tachometer, a clock, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 54k miles, approximately 6k of which were added under current ownership. The instrumentation was converted from metric to imperial units in November 2018, and total mileage is unknown.

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

The 3.0-liter M30 inline-six features Bosch electronic fuel injection and produced 200 horsepower and 204 lb-ft of torque when new. Recent service includes an oil change, and the fuel tank was replaced by Canepa during the refurbishment. The valve cover gasket was replaced in November 2018.

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Getrag four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

1973 BMW 3.0 CSL

The BMW Classic Certificate lists the original colors and a date of manufacture of September 29, 1972.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $280,000 by SHCCOZ
Auction Ended October 12, 2021 at 11:14AM PT
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Seller: aleccartio
Location: Woodland Hills, California 91367
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 2275045
  • 54k Miles Shown, TMU
  • Fuel-Injected 3.0L Inline-Six
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Polaris Metallic Paint
  • Black Upholstery
  • 14" Alpina Wheels
  • City Package
  • Scheel Bucket Seats
  • Air Conditioning
  • Eclipse AM/FM/CD Stereo
  • BMW Classic Certificate
  • Service Records
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #56850