1972 CS at LA dealer $57k

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NMNA. Not in registry: vin 2240290
Looks very similar to mine - vin is close, too.

http://www.chequeredflag.com/detail-1972-bmw-3_0_cs-_-used-13572315.html
Text from dealer's site:
Chequered Flag International is pleased to offer this 1972 BMW 3.0 CS in Silver with Blue interior. 49,890 miles on odometer.
Equipped with 4 speed manual, Sunroof & A/C. Owned for the last 5+ years by a Santa Barbara collector who rebuilt the engine, repainted the car, put new carpets & roof liner in etc. An astute car guy who picked a very straight, rust free example with the right options in the best color.
Runs & drives very well indeed. All windows work.
Could use a few final fixes: Battery tie down, straighten steering wheel, both rear side widows are pitted, etc - the last 5% of a good restoration which we will get to it if we have time but lots of cars inbound and we are a small outfit. Call me for a more complete description if you like - Neil.
Inspections encouraged, all sales AS-IS. Sales tax & license fees due if delivered in California.
 
I will enter it in the Registry, assuming Z240290 is really 2240290. Would a July 72 build date coupe have icons on the vent panel as opposed to writing?
 
Strange, mine is 2240284 and it does not have the icons. I thought that was euro?


HB Chris said:
I will enter it in the Registry, assuming Z240290 is really 2240290. Would a July 72 build date coupe have icons on the vent panel as opposed to writing?
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wow, nothing gets past you guys!
does the behr tag mean that it has an aftermarket ac installed? maybe that forced them to use the panel? just a guess. or maybe that's all the po could find when restoring the interior?
btw, they don't mention if there is paperwork to confirm the low miles.
 
This car is available again for $60k. Did not sell first time on eBay. I contacted the seller and here is the response I got:

"this is widely recognized as the second most collectible car BMW ever made ... the m1 is #1 and they are 3 million now . BMW only put their badge on the side of two cars the 3.0 and the M1.. this car was bilt as a race car it makes 300 hp and weighs 2800 lbs it will go 150 MPH and its very quick.
its not much slower than my Porsche Targa 4 s and the suspension is every bit as good.

this car will be worth over $100kin the next few years ..."

As nice as the car may be, how do you take someone seriously with nonsense like that? Every single statement is wrong!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-BMW-Ot...b657f555:g:WS0AAOSwiDFYOa-N&item=192037778773
 
THE 507 IS THE ULTIMATE
maybe go to 70K
too many "exact" units out there
we know how to pick apart every exact detail
 
HB Chris said:
The coupes all got Behr A/C components in the US.
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A couple of random observations from my cars, I don't know how they apply. My '71 Euro has icons on the vent panel. It also has a MPH speedo and other US bits though. My '73 Euro with AC has a Gerrman wording, as I assume one would expecet. Regarding the comment from Chris, I did find a BEHR plate inside the car.

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