£48,300 (Est: £50,000 - £60,000)
1973 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupé
United Kingdom • 19 Apr 2026 • Lot 131
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL Coupe has been under enthusiast ownership since 1986 and regularly maintained, though it has seen little use recently and would benefit from restoration. It includes original features and documentation, making it a potentially attractive purchase for BMW enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in generally good order, running and driving well, and mechanically in very good condition. However, it's also stated that it would benefit from some sympathetic restoration work to bring it back to 'A1' condition, indicating moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning. The presence of renewed parts suggests some previous wear or issues that have been addressed.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
2285167
Chassis No:
Odometer:
20,000 miles
JBD 10L
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
• Present enthusiast ownership since 1986 • Regularly maintained • Little used in recent years • Would benefit from some sympathetic restoration In production from May 1972, the 3.0 CSL (Coupé Sport Leicht) was the BMW engineers' solution to the marketing department's requirement for develop a limited-production 'homologation special' to meet the constrictive framework of the Group 2 racing class regulations.
By removing the trim; using thinner steel for the main bodyshell; aluminium alloy for the doors, bonnet and boot lid; and Perspex for the side windows, 300lb in weight was saved: 'Leicht' indeed.
However, the interior trim was retained for most of the 500 UK-delivered cars (the so-called 'City Package').
Homologated initially with a fractionally over-bored (3,003cc) engine (enabling it to compete in the over 3-litre class) the 3.0 CSL came with 206bhp for road use and well over 300 horsepower for the track.
In 1973 the engine's stroke was increased, upping capacity to 3,153cc ...
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£37,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£101,326
Median Price (Since 2020)
£234,082
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 03 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
15,526 miles
Registration Date
1973-02-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 04 2017 with 15,526 miles
Passed
On Aug 15 2015 with 15,446 miles
Passed
On Aug 15 2013 with 15,305 miles
Passed
On Nov 16 2011 with 14,910 miles
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