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£5,141

1972 BMW Bavaria 3.0 S 4-Speed

United States • 16 Jan 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1972 BMW Bavaria 3.0 S, finished in Sahara over tan, features a 3.0-liter inline-six and a four-speed manual transmission. It has undergone recent work including carburetor rebuild and seat retrimming, but has cosmetic issues and sluggish cold starts.

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Condition 

6

The car presents with moderate wear. There are cracks on the dashboard and steering wheel, and blemishes on the wheels. Some reconditioning is required, as noted by the seller's work on the carburetors and seats.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

3100182

Odometer:

32,000 miles

Reg Number:

CHS 1704

RHD/LHD:

LHD

3.0-Liter Inline-Six Dual Zenith Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Transmission Sahara Paint Tan Upholstery Disc Brakes 16" Alloy Wheels Chrome Bumpers Air Conditioning Crank Windows Spare Parts
This 1972 BMW Bavaria 3.0 S was initially sold in Indiana and remained under single-family ownership until the seller’s acquisition in 2025.

Finished in Sahara over tan upholstery, the car is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission.

Equipment includes dual Zenith carburetors, disc brakes, 16″ alloy wheels, quad headlights, chrome bumpers, air conditioning, and crank windows.

Work performed under current ownership included changing the oil, rebuilding the carburetors, replacing the alternator, refinishing the exterior, and retrimming the front seats.

This E3 Bavaria shows 32k miles and is offered at no reserve with a service manual, spare parts, and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The car was refinished under current ownership in Sahara (006).

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£5,141

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£15,468

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£47,850

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