Not Sold • £150,000 - £160,000
1974 BMW 3.0 CSL
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 179
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 BMW 3.0 CSL is a right-hand drive model finished in Ceylon Gold, boasting a comprehensive two-year restoration to factory standards. With matching numbers, a full photographic record of its rebuild, and recent concours wins, this CSL is a remarkable example of BMW's homologation special.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in 'Concours condition' and having undergone a two-year nut and bolt restoration with marque specialists. The description states that every inch of the car is like new, including the underneath, with all components treated and rebuilt. The interior is also described as being in excellent condition with careful attention to detail. The photographic restoration history further supports the assessment of near-perfect condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
2285446
Chassis No:
Odometer:
1,256 miles
RHA 730M
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1974 Make: BMW Model: 3.0 CSL Registration: RHA 730M Chassis No: 2285446 Engine No: 2285446 Odometer: 01256 The timeless and beautiful shape of the big BMW coupé was first conceived back in 1965 in the 2.0 litre coupé by Karmann, it developed into the e9 chassis in 1968 and production continued until the final model rolled off the production line in 1975.
The introduction of the coupé in 1968 signalled BMWs intention to return to the luxury car market sector, an area it had been forced to ignore for years while it struggled to turn around its fortunes during the early 60s.
Early cars were all carburetted until the adoption of Bosch fuel injection in the 3.0 litre CSi.
Hugely important in BMW motorsport history was the homologation special CSL (coupé sport leicht) which offered an aluminium bonnet, boot and doors with little in the way of luxury equipment, weight saving was also achieved by using thinner gauge steel in the construction of the body.
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Points of note
£37,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£105,975
Median Price (Since 2020)
£234,082
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Mar 01 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
1,257 miles
Registration Date
1974-03-08
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 02 2026 with 1,257 miles
Passed
On Dec 05 2023 with 215 miles
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