1973 BMW 3.0 CS E9 Coupe NO RESERVE

1973 BMW 3.0CS

Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this 1973 BMW 3.0 CS coupe. Amazon Green over tan leather, four-speed manual transmission, air conditioning. The car presents in "barn find" condition inside and out, but is remarkably straight, solid and complete. Owner moved from New York to South Carolina in the late 1980s; this BMW has been off the road and stored indoors since the early 1990s. Indicated mileage is just over 52,000 (we believe the actual mileage is 152k).

Evidence of prior repairs in the front floor pans, and some crustiness in the left rear floor drain plug, but the shock towers, rockers and trunk bottom are quite solid. The body itself is also very straight and solid (including fenders and doors), with good panel gaps. Bumpers and trim are dent-free but showing some patina and light pitting. The car comes with both the Alpina-style wheels currently fitted and a complete set of five alloy coupe wheels. Both sets need refinishing.

Interior is original -- a proper cleaning and leather conditioning would bring it back to a driver-quality standard. Although some patina would remain, the carpet, door panels and headliner should clean up fairly well as there are no tears or obvious stains. Dash is nice. Owner's manual and mostly complete tool kit included.

The engine turns freely by hand and with the starter when connected to a battery, but every mechanical system on this car will need service and/or restoration as it has been sitting for more than 20 years. Zenith carbs. Note the torsion bar for the hood is not currently installed, but loose in the trunk.

Since this E9 is so original and unmolested, it's a great platform to take in any direction you like -- turn it into a driver for minimal cost, embark on a full restoration, or build a hot-rod CSL tribute.

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For more information about this 1973 BMW 3.0 CS for sale at Motorcar Studio in Atlanta, please visit motorcarstudio.com or call 404-692-5250.

• Make: BMW
• Model: 3.0CS
• Type: Coupe
• Year: 1973
• Mileage: 52,147
• VIN: 2240898
• Color: Amazon Green
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: 4-speed manual
• Interior color: Tan
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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