A rare sight today, this 1970 BMW 2000 CS represents an exciting opportunity to restore one of BMW’s elegant and technically significant coupes.

Produced as part of the Neue Klasse range, the 2000 CS was the direct predecessor to the E9 3.0 CS, establishing the design language that defined BMW grand tourers for years to come.

This example is a rare right-hand-drive car, first registered in the UK in 1970 under the registration ELN 60J.

It is offered as a non-running project, though the vendor advises that they have previously had the engine running.

We have not attempted to start the car ourselves, as the electrics are currently disconnected.

While the car requires extensive restoration throughout, the bodywork is notably solid compared to many surviving examples, providing an unusually sound foundation for refurbishment.

Given the model’s scarcity, especially in right-hand-drive form, this is a rare opportunity for a collector or restorer to bring one of BMW’s most graceful clas...