1973 3.0 CSA in Hemmings

Looks nice. Automatic though, so take off $2k right there for a conversion.

No sunroof though (I gotta have one). That looks like Atlantik blue, my original color.
 
Chris,
If you do end up checking it out at Crevier, can you check out the Sienna Brown one too and let us know about the pricing of that one ?
 
I've been there before. Crevier is a huge BMW dealer in SoCal and this is an out take of sorts for Classic cars they sell. I forget the exact story. Anyhow, they have a very nice Coupe King 1972 BMW 2002 in Golf pictured in link and another 3.0 coupe in other link. Overall they usually have a very nice inventory and if affiliated with Crevier I would assume very legitimate. But I have zero affiliation nor do I know much more about them. Just stopped by years ago when they first opened. Close to Orange County airport if memory serves.

http://www.crevierclassiccars.com/inventory/1972-bmw-2002-tii-stock-number-271488t

It says, 73' in ad and 74'. Looks like a 74' right? Says 4,500 ORIGINAL MILES from little old lady in Laguna Beach. Hmmmmmmmm that would be interesting.

http://www.crevierclassiccars.com/inventory/1973-bmw-3.0-cs-stock-number-811933
 
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Donny Crevier no longer owns Crevier BMW, they sold to Penske several years ago. He has his own collection of cars and rents out storage and the facility for events.
 
Must experience an automatic to decide

3.0seeker said:
Don't think I've seen this one mentioned on here. Does anyone know anything about this car or dealer?

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/bmw/3.0cs/1781208.html
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The older BMW slushboxes are pretty weak. I would advise driving one before you buy. They are pretty primitive. On the plus side, my buddy had his rebuilt by AAMCO for 1600 bucks, and after three revisits, it works close to factory spec. If you only want to cruise, it is fine, but don't expect anything sporty with the auto.

Auto to manual conversions are becoming harder, because the proper (used) parts are getting rarer by the day. Pedal box, console, etc. Budget 5-10k for a professional conversion, including parts.

Scott
 
craterface said:
Auto to manual conversions are becoming harder, because the proper (used) parts are getting rarer by the day. Pedal box, console, etc. Budget 5-10k for a professional conversion, including parts.

Scott
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Doing the conversion is worth every penny and you are unlikely to lose on the deal if you get the slush box equipped car at a proper discount.

The problem is those pesky trunk lid holes... although the emblem itself is very old school BMW.

I enjoyed a 1100 mile trip in my old Granatrot AT but the 5 speed would have been more fun and economical.
 
Don't hate on the slushbox. yes good cruiser. as the proud owner of one, I say keep it as is, and enjoy it. A few things on this car... Would that steering wheel be original? What about seat bottoms?
Finally, I know that the odometer broke frequently, so is the mileage verified?

Scott
 
Since I'm in Palm Springs I may go check this out just for this E9 - usually McCormicks is a lot of vintage American iron, although I did see a nice 700 up for auction a couple of years back. I can only make it Saturday or Sunday, but it looks like it will go up late Sunday....
 
would have thought that this would have gone higher ... okay, i'm not a fan of either sienabraun or slushbox ... but it does look to be in very nice original shape
 
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