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Not Sold (Est: £172,800 - £259,200)

BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Gitane’ FIA 1970

France • 4 May 2026 • Lot 41

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AI Listing Summary

This 1970 BMW 3.0 CSL 'Gitane' is a vintage racing car, nicknamed 'Batmobile,' with a 3.5-liter engine and extensive racing history, including participation in prestigious events like Le Mans Classic. Sold with spares and serviced, it's ready for historic racing events, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts.

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Condition 

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The car is described as a 'prepared racing car' that has competed in several historic races, indicating it is in solid, race-ready condition. The listing specifies that it's 'sold fully serviced, ready to drive, with a comprehensive set of spare parts', pointing to an overall well-maintained state. The need for reconditioning is minor but to be expected for a racecar.

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1970 – BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Gitane’ FIA French registration documentFrench registration certificate Prepared racing car, including roll cage, sold without MOTPrepared racing car, including roll cage, sold without MOT Chassis no.

2204067 A famous ‘Batmobile’, in a sumptuous vintage livery worthy of an Art Car…A famous ‘Batmobile’, in a sumptuous vintage livery worthy of an Art Car… The 3.0 CSL is one of the most iconic models in the Bavarian manufacturer’s history.

It owes its development to Jochen Neerpasch, former director of Ford Motorsport, who was hired as chief engineer at BMW Motorsport GmbH, and whose first project was the team’s official return to motor racing with the E9, thus marking the start of the CSL project.The name Coupé Sport Leich (lightweight) refers to the modifications made to the bodywork to homologate the car for Group 2.

Fitted with the M30 straight-six engine featuring two valves per cylinder and fuel injection, this engine was modified over the course of its produc...

Points of note

£37,250

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£101,326

Median Price (Since 2020)

£234,082

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