1973 bmw e9 3.0csi 2dr coupe

FOR SALE VIA PUBLIC AUCTION IN NEW ZEALAND

Auction: Sunday 27 November, 2.00pm

Auction & Viewing location: Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau 2104

Auction Estimate: $270,000 - $300,000

Buyers Premium $0 - $199,999: 15%+GST $200,000 - $399,999: 10%+GST $400,000 and above: 5%+GST GST is applicable to the buyers premium only.

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Interested parties are encouraged to register for bidding at our website Webbs Auctions Engine: 1090A060 Chassis: 2232540 The vehicle will be sold registered and with a current WOF. Known to the initiated by its factory nomenclature of E9, the BMW 3.0 CS Coupe was a Karmann-built two-door based on the New Class 2000CS. Enlarged to accommodate the M30 engine from the E3 sedan, it appeared first in 2.8-litre guise. In 1971, two new versions were introduced, largely based on the same bodywork. The 3.0 CS and the fuel-injected 3.0 CSi would help BMW win numerous European Touring Car Championships, with class wins at Le Mans in 1973 and ’74 for Toine Hezemans and Dieter Quester. The naturally-aspirated inline-six cylinder 3.0-litre engine had a maximum speed of 224km/h (139mph) and produces a maximum power of 203 PS (200bhp – 149 kW) at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 271 Nm at 4300 rpm. The power is transmitted through the rear wheels by a 4-speed manual gearbox. Exported from Germany early in 1974, this car was delivered to Col Crawford Motors, Pittwater Rd, Brookvale, Sydney, with the original factory options of beige upholstery, Apina wheels, Blaupunkt radio, aerial and air conditioning. It was sold to Roy Hodges Pty Ltd of Cremorne NSW, who appears to have owned the car until the early-1990s, when BMW Australia purchased it as a ‘heritage’ display car for its new showroom in Rushcutters Bay. Then in 1999, it was sold to Mr Arnold of Ultimo, NSW, who subsequently moved to New Zealand in 2008, importing the car here at 65,929 miles. The car was then used as a weekend car and serviced every 5,000 miles/12 months with full receipts for the 15 years of Mr Arnolds’ ownership. He sold it in 2004 to a Mr Flynn. From 2014–15 during Mr Flynn’s ownership, he executed a full restoration of the car, which is extensively documented and photographed, including a bare metal respray to the original blue (at some stage, the car had been sprayed purple), the Karmann body which historically have been known to have issues with rust, has been panel beaten and treated. Our current vendor then purchased the car in 2018. He added some minor restorations, including an original Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio and genuine BMW side mirrors. The mileage was 82,400 miles. There were 30,700 E9s manufactured between 1968 and 1975, all by BMW A G Munich. In 1971 the M30 3.0-litre engine was introduced, initially as a carburetted version, then later as fuel-injected. It is believed that only 7,935 examples of the CSi were produced through a production run that spanned 1971 to 1975. The majority of production was automatic and LHD models. This vehicle is a 3.0CSi and manual. According to BMW’s records, only 207 were produced in RHD, making this one of the rarest E9 models. A full original toolkit is present along with the handbook and original sales brochure, with mileage at approximately 83,000 original miles. With the beautifully clean lines between the A and C pillars on the Karmann-built body and the pinched rear end, you have an amazingly well-designed car that whispers minimalist functionalism that still feels fresh 50 years on.