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This particular example was completed the Munich-based Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) plant in 1972. This homologation-special CSL was finished in Polaris Silver over a black interior. It is believed to have been delivered new to Italy. It was later purchased by Mr. Franciamore of Bronx, NY more than three decades ago. It remained with Mr. Franciamore until recently. Currently, it has just over 66,500 kilometers.
The original CSL trim is still in place, along with the alloy wheels and rides on old Michelin XWX tires. It has a Becker Grand Prix radio, CSL sports seats, a 4-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel disc brakes. The 6-cylinder engine is fitted with Bosch fuel injection and offers just over 200 horsepower.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2019
The original CSL trim is still in place, along with the alloy wheels and rides on old Michelin XWX tires. It has a Becker Grand Prix radio, CSL sports seats, a 4-speed manual transmission, and four-wheel disc brakes. The 6-cylinder engine is fitted with Bosch fuel injection and offers just over 200 horsepower.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2019
2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $190,000-USD $230,000
Sale Price :
USD $187,000
1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW 3.0 CSL
(Data based on Model Year 1972 sales)
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2212279 Sold for USD$131,600 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey |   |
| 1972 BMW 3.0CSL E9 Coupe (LHD) Sold for USD$53,564 2018 Shannons - Sydney Autumn Classic | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2285302 Sold for USD$149,280 2018 Silverstone - Race Retro Classic Car | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2285131 Sold for USD$182,152 2017 Historics at Brooklands - Mercedes-Benz World | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2285236 Sold for USD$78,750 2017 Silverstone - Classic | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Lightweight Coupé Restoration Chassis#: 2285157 Sold for USD$70,064 2017 Historics at Brookland | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0CSL Batmobile Chassis#: 2331066 Sold for USD$132,150 2017 Silverstone Auctions : Race Retro Competition Car Sale | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupé Chassis#: 2285033 Sold for USD$140,151 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2275051 Sold for USD$118,180 2016 Coys Techno Classica | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2275024 Sold for USD$187,000 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction |   |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2285009 Sold for USD$90,734 2015 Silverstone Auction - Classic Sale | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2285169 Sold for USD$59,350 2015 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2212279 Sold for USD$148,500 2014 Gooding & Company - Amelia Island Sale | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL project Sold for USD$23,571 2014 Anglia Auction - Southern Ireland | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Sold for USD$28,209 2013 Anglia Car Auctions - King's Lynn | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 Litre CSL Sold for USD$41,719 2012 Coys - The Spirit of Motoring - Ascot | |
| 1972/81 BMW 3.0 CSi / 'Batmobile' CSL FIA Gp4 Race Car Chassis#: 2331066 Sold for USD$215,812 2012 The Imperial War Museum | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2275133 Sold for USD$78,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupe Sold for USD$84,222 2010 Coys Auction -Nurburgring Race Circuit | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis#: 2285436 Sold for USD$39,894 2009 Coys Auction - Auto Moto D‘Epoca - Padova |
BMW 3.0 CSLs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1972 BMW 3.0 CSL's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile | 2021 Mecum : Chattanooga | $95,000 | |||
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL (E9) | 2285064 | 2020 Silverstone Auctions : The May Live Online Auction | |||
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupé | 2285119 | 2019 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $90,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL | 2285426 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands MercedesBenz World | $103,000 | $115,000 | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coachwork by Karmann | 2212314 | 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $290,000 | $330,000 | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupé | 2285311 | 2014 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | $55,000 | $65,000 | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL | 2285430 | 2011 H & H Pavilion Gardens | |||
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupé | 2285385 | 2010 Bonhams Goodwood Revival, Chichester, Sussex | $27,000 | $32,000 | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupé | 2285240 | 2009 Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed | $22,000 | $26,000 | |
| 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupe | 2285239 | 2006 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia | $10,000 | $12,000 |
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