BMW E9 3.0 CS (1972)

Highlights and general information

A fully restored 1972 BMW E9 3.0 CS is for sale in Fjord Blue Metallic with beige-caramel leather interior.

Highlights

• Completely restored from the ground up (nut and bolt) over a period of 5 years, including repainting in original color - just under €50,000 invested
• Appraisal from 2024 with a grade of 1
• Unmodified condition, from a collection
• Cavity sealing and preservation of the underbody
• Overhaul of engine, axles, transmission, etc. - all technical components have been revised
• Includes the original BMW rims and a set of 16-inch BBS RS aluminum rims, three-piece (see last photo)
• Both sets of rims with new tires
• Extensive equipment, including: power steering, electric windows, Becker cassette radio with pinstripe and electric Hirschmann antenna
• First registration in Germany
• The service was recently redone and the transmission overhauled
• Note: The speedometer was recently revised. Since then, the mileage has been 125,000; previously it was 105,000—the discrepancy is due to extensive functional tests

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1972
• First registration: Germany, 1972
• Location: 4560 Kirchdorf an der Krems, Austria
• Number of previous owners: 4 (owned by the seller since 2017)
• Restored
• Accident-free
• Registered
• German H certificate
• Austrian historical individual approval
• Austrian TÜV until 08/2026
• Ready to drive

Model history

The BMW E9 was produced from 1968 to 1975 as a sporty luxury coupé. The series was based on the BMW 2000 C / 2000 CS, with the body manufactured by Karmann. Initially introduced as the 2800 CS, the model was replaced in 1971 by the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSi variants. The 3.0 CS had an enlarged 2,986 cc inline six-cylinder engine with twin carburetors and produced 180 hp. Approximately 4,455 units of the 3.0 CS were produced between 1971 and 1975.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Fjord Blue Metallic
• Interior: beige-caramel leather upholstery
• No repainting: No, completely restored and repainted in the original color

Engine and transmission:

• 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine with 180 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last maintenance service: 05/2025

Mileage:

• Mileage: 125,000 km (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: partially
• No service history

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Appraisal (2024, grade 1-)
• Extensive photo documentation of the restoration is available

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: like new
• Brakes: like new
• Body: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition – cavity sealed and preserved
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• There are no known defects.
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

A fully restored 1972 BMW E9 3.0 CS in Fjord Blue Metallic with beige leather interior is for sale. The vehicle is accident-free, has been recently serviced, has an H license plate, and a valid Austrian general inspection until August 2026. Thanks to the extremely extensive restoration work, which cost around €50,000, the BMW is in immaculate condition, as confirmed by an expert report with a grade of 1-. A BMW E9 3.0 CS in such immaculate condition is now rare to find – the combination of its original appearance and new-like technology makes this BMW a real highlight for collectors and enthusiasts.