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

This 1975 BMW 3.0CSi was built on November 28, 1975, and was initially delivered to Bavaria Societá Importazioni e Vendite S.p.A. of Verona, Italy. It was registered in Rome from 1976 to 2008 and Naples from 2008 to 2019 before it underwent a service by Oldenzaal Classics of the Netherlands in 2019. Work performed reportedly included the installation of new front floor panels, 16″ Alpina wheels, blue leather upholstery, and wool carpets as well as a lowering of the suspension and a mechanical service. The car was imported to the US later that year and is finished in Polaris Metallic. Power comes from a numbers-matching 3.0L M30B30 inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Features include air conditioning, power windows, a Pioneer AM/FM/cassette stereo, and a heated rear window. This final-year E9 coupe was acquired by the selling dealer in late 2020 and is now offered as part of DriverSource’s Spring Motoring Collection with Italian-language factory books, tools, Italian registration documents, a BMW Classic certificate, and a clean Texas title.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

The car was delivered new in Polaris Metallic and is said to have received paintwork under previous ownership. New front floor pans were installed by Oldenzaal Classics in 2019. European-market details include slim chrome bumpers with overriders, an aluminum taillight-filler panel, and the absence of rear side markers. An Italian number plate is fitted out back. Photos of glass etchings can be seen in the gallery below.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

The 16×7″ and 16×8″ Alpina wheels were refinished in 2019, and are mounted with 205/55 front and 225/50 rear Goodride Sport SA-37 tires. A 14″ Alpina spare wheel with a 195/70 Goodride tire is mounted beneath the trunk floor. New rubber suspension components are said to have been installed in 2019, and the ride height was lowered.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

The cabin was reupholstered in 2019 and features front bucket seats trimmed in blue leather with a matching rear bench, door panels, and wool carpeting. Equipment includes wood trim on the dashboard and door panels, air conditioning, power windows, a Pioneer AM/FM/cassette radio, and a heated rear window.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

The four-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a 240-km/h speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and gauges for fuel level and temperature. Just over 10k kilometers (~6,200 miles) are shown on the five-digit odometer. Total mileage is unknown.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

The 3.0-liter M30B30 inline-six features an aluminum cylinder head, a single overhead camshaft, and Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection. It was factory rated at 197 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine bay was reportedly refreshed by Oldenzaal Classics with new decals. Results from a recent compression test can be seen in the gallery.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

Engine stamping +4341419+ matches the chassis tag and BMW Classic certificate.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.

Euro 1975 BMW 3.0CSi

The BMW Classic certificate shows a date of manufacture of November 28, 1975, and is included in the sale along with Italian-language factory books, Italian registration documents, and a tool kit.

Filed under: 3.0 csi, csi, e9

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $203,000 by Bidder3028
Auction Ended May 10, 2021 at 11:15AM PT
Bids 45
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BaT Essentials

Seller: DSFM2005
Location: Houston, Texas 77079
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 4341419
  • 10k Kilometers (~6,200 Miles) Shown, TMU
  • Numbers-Matching 3.0L M30B30 Inline-Six
  • Four-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Polaris Metallic Paint
  • Blue Leather Upholstery
  • 16" Alpina Wheels
  • Sold New in Verona, Italy
  • Imported to the US, 2019
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power Windows
  • Pioneer AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
  • Heated Rear Window
  • Tool Kit
  • Italian Registration Documents
  • BMW Classic Certificate
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: 6.25% Sales Tax for Texas Residents
Lot #47657