$17,200
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Drive Type:
RWD
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
VIN:
14001
Description
The CSL was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971 as a homologation model built to qualify the E9 for European touring car competition. Differences between the “L” (liecht) model and a standard CS included aluminum trunk and door panels as well as a plastic rear bumper, fixed Perspex rear side windows, and lightweight glass. This example is said to have been painted blue under previous ownership and then refinished in its factory Golf Yellow (070) under…
The CSL was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1971 as a homologation model built to qualify the E9 for European touring car competition. Differences between the “L” (liecht) model and a standard CS included aluminum trunk and door panels as well as a plastic rear bumper, fixed Perspex rear side windows, and lightweight glass. This example is said to have been painted blue under previous ownership and then refinished in its factory Golf Yellow (070) under current ownership. The seller reports that rust repairs have been performed on the floor pans, rocker panels, and lower doors, and that a steel hood is installed.
Glass side windows have been installed in place of the Perspex items, and later CSL-sourced equipment includes trunk- and roof-mounted wings as well as the front air dam and fender fins. The rubber edge of the rear wing displays cracks and wear, and dents are noted in the left-rear quarter panel in addition to paint cracks and scratches around the car.
Alpina 16” wheels are wrapped in 245/45 Toyo Proxes T1R tires. The CSL’s suspension incorporated Bilstein gas-pressurized shock absorbers, which are said to have been replaced in the front with updated Bilstein shocks. Work noted by the seller includes the addition of front and rear sway bars and braided stainless steel brake lines as well as the recent replacement of the front brake calipers.
Scheel sport seats are upholstered in black cloth with vinyl bolsters and are said to have been reupholstered under current ownership. Weight-saving measures inside the CSL model included omitted sound-deadening material and thinner carpeting. The seller notes that the right sun visor is missing, and wood filler panels are installed in the dashboard.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a 240-km/h speedometer, a tachometer, auxiliary gauges, and an analog clock. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 11k kilometers, and the seller notes that the odometer and the speedometer are inoperative. Total mileage is unknown.
The replacement M90 inline-six is said to have been rebuilt to a displacement of 3.6 liters using a longer-stroke US-spec crankshaft and forged pistons. Stahl exhaust headers and Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection are installed, and the battery has been relocated to the trunk. The thermostat was recently replaced, and the seller notes occasional rough idling.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission that is said to have been sourced from a later BMW. The seller notes that a limited-slip differential has been installed along with a stainless steel exhaust system and a MagnaFlow muffler. Recent repairs are said to have included replacement of the clutch as well as the center driveshaft-support bearing. Rust is visible on underside components, and additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.
$17,200
Make:
BMW
Model:
3.0CSL
Drive Type:
RWD
Transmission:
Manual
Condition:
Used
Year:
1972
Mileage:
17,000 miles
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Country:
United States
State:
Texas
Contact Person:
Sherill Batchellor
Offer ID #129469
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