This BMW E9 Coupe got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1973 BMW 3.0CS is finished in Baikal Blue over tan leather and powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a later BMW five-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes power windows, air conditioning, 16″ Alpina-style wheels, and a CD stereo. The car was first delivered to Global Imports of Atlanta, Georgia, and remained in the state until 2017, when it was acquired by the seller and relocated to North Carolina. Work performed under current ownership has included a respray of the exterior and refurbishment of the interior, as well as a service and recharge of the air-conditioning system. This E9 coupe now shows 88k miles and is offered with a window sticker, service records dating back to 1973, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

The car was delivered from the factory in Baikal Blue and was refinished twice under prior ownership and again under current ownership in 2018. Hella headlights were installed in 2019, side reflectors were removed, and a section of the right-rear quarter panel was patched prior to the most recent repaint along with repairs to the bottom of each front fender. A portion of the front bumper was replaced following a collision in a parking lot in 1990. The paintwork and exterior trim are shown up close in the photo gallery below, along with photos of rust repairs that were performed.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

Coupeking 16″ Alpina-style wheels wear Continental ExtremeContact tires measuring 205/55 up front and 225/50 out back. The car is equipped with Bilstein shocks, and the front and rear springs were replaced under current ownership.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

The cabin was refurbished in 2018 and features a reupholstered dashboard, rebuilt and reupholstered seats in tan leather, Dynaliner sound insulation under the carpets and inside the doors, replacement carpets, a Nardi steering wheel and shift knob, and matching wood trim. Additional equipment includes Coco mats, and a Continental CD stereo paired with a JL Audio amplifier and speakers. The air-conditioning system was updated with dual Spal condenser fans and converted to R134a refrigerant under current ownership, and photos documenting the interior refurbishment are shown in the gallery below.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

The Nardi steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, ancillary gauges, and a clock. The five-digit odometer shows 88k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

The 3.0-liter M30 inline-six is mated to a later M3-specification five-speed manual transmission that was installed in 1993. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

The window sticker lists colors and equipment along with a total suggested price of $10,554.80. Manufacturer’s literature, a stamped service book, and service records dating back to 1973 are also included in the sale.

Filed under: e9

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $162,000 by fignewton
Auction Ended July 21, 2021 at 1:23PM PT
Bids 53
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BaT Essentials

Seller: CESBMW
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina 28210
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 2240414
  • 88k Miles Shown
  • 3.0-Liter Inline-Six
  • Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Baikal Blue Paint
  • Tan Leather Upholstery
  • 16" Alpina-Style Wheels
  • Exterior Resprayed in 2018
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power Windows
  • Continental CD Stereo & JL Audio Speakers
  • Window Sticker
  • Records Dating to 1973
  • Manufacturer's Literature
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #51640