1972 BMW 3.0CS 3.5L 5-Speed BAT Fjord Blue

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I love the Murray Fowler connection on this coupe. Those of us who knew him (me not nearly enough) know that this greatly enhances the value of the car. I trust his eye as far as the undercarriage and it appears this car has seen little or no rain. Having BluMaxx's engine in this car is a plus IMO, he took meticulous care of that beautiful car. I always loved talking to him, he was an E9 encyclopedia. I didn't get nearly enough time with him, one of the guys in our SoCal Vintage BMW community that was such a treasured asset. - he's very much missed.
 

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$65K, maybe 3 or 4 years ago. I'm guessing it will go much higher.


What are you predicting? $80k?

The engine compartment has not been restored; neither underneath detailing whatsoever.

Hopefully the seller will provide more pictures. This will always limit the amount of potential bidders. Don't know why sellers don't do that. I would think BAT would ask them for more.
 

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What are you predicting? $80k?

The engine compartment has not been restored; neither underneath detailing whatsoever.

Hopefully the seller will provide more pictures. This will always limit the amount of potential bidders. Don't know why sellers don't do that. I would think BAT would ask them for more.

It could go higher than 80K. It has all the right stuff; color combo, 3.5 with 5 speed, sunroof, AC, power front windows, etc... I'd like to see more pictures but from what I can see, it looks great!
 

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This car looks like a very solid and dry example and the Murry Fowler connection won't mean much to some but among the E9 community it does. I do question the claim of a ZF five speed. That's a unicorn close-ratio dogleg box as used in some of the CSL race cars. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
 

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This car looks like a very solid and dry example and the Murry Fowler connection won't mean much to some but among the E9 community it does. I do question the claim of a ZF five speed. That's a unicorn close-ratio dogleg box as used in some of the CSL race cars. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Good point. He just needs to post a pic. They aren’t unicorns but they are rare. I know four other members that have one on the shelf. The ZF box has a ton of support, way more than the G265.

Edit: That’s cleared up.
 
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I think John doesn’t know what is in his coupe, must be a Getrag and I think a b34 so no more hp than a b30.

Outside of the internet it doesn’t really matter. When I am not looking at coupes online I critique supermodels with pointy elbows. :D

I wouldn’t harp on anyone for not being an M30/Getrag/ZF expert, unless they have owned 50 coupes. ;)
 

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Sold $78,250. I think the CSi VIN issue cost the seller more than a few dollars on this one. Just my opinion of course. Personally I think its a good buy at this price.
 
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And not enough pictures of critical areas. Kind of cagey of the seller IMHO.

Also, not sure why, but that Fjord sure looks...off.


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Looks almost like Riviera.

THIS E9 looks like the Fjord I'm used to:

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Outside of the internet it doesn’t really matter. When I am not looking at coupes online I critique supermodels with pointy elbows. :D

I wouldn’t harp on anyone for not being an M30/Getrag/ZF expert, unless they have owned 50 coupes. ;)
Does that mean you have owned 50 supermodels???
 

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And not enough pictures of critical areas. Kind of cagey of the seller IMHO.

Also, not sure why, but that Fjord sure looks...off.


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Looks almost like Riviera.

THIS E9 looks like the Fjord I'm used to:

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I agree, paint looks flat, but it may be the lighting. Overall, the photos were pretty blah for a car at that price point.
 
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