2212314 CSL at Gooding Pebble Beach

[craterface]

1972 BMW 3.0

The early 1970s were a golden era for BMW, as the German manufacturer made its mark in both single-seater and touring car competition. Developed as a lightweight homologation special to meet FIA Group 2 racing requirements, the 3.0 CSL (Coupe Sport Leicht) was a masterclass in engineering...

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Who knows about this one? I couldn’t find it in the registry. The VIN is on the Gooding site.

 

[craterface]

1972 BMW 3.0 CSL

View the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL at Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach Auctions. Contact us for more information.

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Bummed to miss Car Week this year, but I’ll be back again in 2026.

 

[E911]

Is that a 74 and up kidney grill?

 

[E911]

And incorrect chin and some wobbly body lines… would like to see some detail shots on this one. Rare bird.

 

[Jon C]

appears to be a 4 slat kidney.

per vin posted, this might be it?

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[E911]

That’s it- some serious paint runs on that vin shot! She needs some love but it’s a carb lightweight in a great color.

 

[HB Chris]

Owned by Steve Adler, he owns the Auto Kennel compound in Costa Mesa. Has a pretty big collection. I worked on it as well as Terry Conners, don’t know why he switched out the kidney. Formerly owned by Lorenzo and Peter Gleeson, it should be in Scott’s listing. Don’t look at the profile and offset character lines!

 

[E911]

Aha… now it makes sense.

 

[rsporsche]

this is what i know / have in the ancestry project

8/18/2017	Bonham Quail Lodge
	2014	Victor Preisler
	2011 - 2013	Peter Gleeson (Seattle, WA)
	2011	Bonham's auction (Munich Germany)
	2008-2010	Lorenzo Matteucci - Lorenzo (Bologna, Italy)
		Italian owner(s)
		Verona, Italy delivery
	Mar-72	Production

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[JMinPDX]

Colorado, Rocky Mountain high…

 

[BMW Pete]

Owned by Steve Adler, he owns the Auto Kennel compound in Costa Mesa. Has a pretty big collection. I worked on it as well as Terry Conners, don’t know why he switched out the kidney. Formerly owned by Lorenzo and Peter Gleeson, it should be in Scott’s listing. Don’t look at the profile and offset character lines!

Yep - I bought from the Bonhams Munich auction in 2011 (also bought the 507 boat in the same auction) where Lorenzo had put it for sale, with all intentions to do a restoration, but keeping as much original as possible. It was a great car and I was mixed about how much to restore it and how much to leave alone.

I was driven crazy by a friend to sell before I restored, including offering me an above-market price in those days. I had already acquired a much better early Carb car, which needed nothing - still have that car.

So I sold it without doing anything to it, a guy called Victor owned it for a while and then Steve acquired it and Chris and Terry have done much of the sympathetic stuff required, without a full resto.

Like you Chris, I don't know where that Kidney grill has come from.

 

[HB Chris]

He has the original and correct kidney.

 

[vince]

So excited to be going to speed week this year! My buddies and I have rented camping spots near the water by Carmel. One of my buddies has a Scout camper in the back of his truck, my other friend has a tent camper, and I'm renting an 18 foot camper that I'm pulling with our Jeep Wangler.

 

[Jon C]

photos from 2017 auction

Bonhams Cars : 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Chassis no. 2212314 Engine no. 2212314

2,985cc SOHC Inline 6-Cylinder Engine 2 Twin-Choke Zenith Carburetors 185bhp at 6,000rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *A great example of BMW's legendary homologation special *Matching-numbers CSL in striking and rare Colorado Orange...

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[HB Chris]

It was RNM in 2017. After that I found the five hole Alpinas and cleaned up all of the overspray in the engine bay, corrected the stickers and a few other things.

 

[Drew Gregg]

They just don't want to put the correct grill on these 6-figure restorations.

1972 BMW 3.0 CSL

View the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL at Gooding & Company's Pebble Beach Auctions. Contact us for more information.

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[rsporsche]

Drew, i have merged the 2 threads on the same car. the discussion about the grille is above

 

[Drew Gregg]

Final price at the auction was $265K. I'm not sure if it includes the buyer's premium.

1972 BMW 3.0 CSL | Gooding Christie's

Coachwork by Karmann Chassis: 2212314 Engine: 2212314 Outstanding Example of BMW’s Legendary Homologation Special Desirable First-Series Carbureted 3.0 CSL; One of Only 169 Built Delivered New to Italy Finished in Rare Colorado Orange Livery Participated in the 2010 Coppa d’Oro delle...

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[Bmachine]

 

[Jon C]

$297k for the buyer. Net $233k for the seller. 12% on both sides.