1973 BMW 3.0 Coupe

The BMW E9 New Class Coupe was introduced in 1965 and helped take the BMW brand to the next level in terms of style and performance. The relatively simple 200C and 2000CS evolved into the more voracious E9 coupes produced between 1968 and 1975, comprised of the 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSi, and racing homologation version 3.0CSL. They were not only popular, they were immensely successful in various racing series around the world. The 3.0CS and 3.0CSi replaced the 2800CS in 1971. A bored-out 3.0-liter, inline-6 cylinder engine could be found in the belly of both the CS and CSi. The CS featured twin carburetion and a 9.0:1 compression ratio offering 180horsepower, while the CSi was given Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and a 9.5:1 compression ratio for 200 horsepower. A manual and automatic gearbox were offered, with the manual being the more popular.

The E9 received only few styling changes through 1989, when the last 635CSi rolled off the assembly line, proving its design was both modern and desirable.

This particular 3.0CS Coupe has been given a bare-metal respray in modern BMW Blue hue. It is powered by a 3.3-liter, inline-6 cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. It has a Magnaflow performance exhaust system, a black leather interior, and new carpet and headliner. The car rides on Pirelli low-profile tires and 17-inch BBS alloy wheels.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016