1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed on BaT, NMNA

[boonies]

There is a lot to like with this one. Floors look good, engine compartment well sorted.

1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a 1973 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #64,129.

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[uter]

#2240500 is in the E9 registry:

2240500

1973 3.0 CS

ESCONDIDO, CA

JUDD GOLDFEDER

 

[teahead]

She looks pretty dry, but man, what would have caused that underrider to rust so badly? And not the rest of the car!

 

[Erik]

Good example of how the '73 bumpers allowed for lowering the license plate so that the top of the plate rides below the top of the chrome/aluminum heckblende trim piece.

 

[Stevehose]

She looks pretty dry, but man, what would have caused that underrider to rust so badly? And not the rest of the car!

Looks like the drain hole is clogged so it is probably full of wet debris

 

[HB Chris]

Good example of how the '73 bumpers allowed for lowering the license plate so that the top of the plate rides below the top of the chrome/aluminum heckblende trim piece.

His plate is mounted way too low though.

 

[Thomas76]

This area of the US.... This car..... Reminds me of someone here on the forum I've purchased parts from.

 

[autokunst]

I was just looking at this auction, and see that a comment from @Dick Steinkamp was flagged as non-constructive. From what I've read of Dick's words, his comments are always thoughtful and supportive - I can't imagine what was written that was flagged.

Writing something non-constructive is more of a trap I fall into.

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

I was just looking at this auction, and see that a comment from @Dick Steinkamp was flagged as non-constructive. From what I've read of Dick's words, his comments are always thoughtful and supportive - I can't imagine what was written that was flagged.

Writing something non-constructive is more of a trap I fall into.

I wrote that if he paid a pro to take those dark pictures he should probably ask for his money back. Certainly snarky and not very constructive. I could have said the same thing differently.

 

[boonies]

I wrote that if he paid a pro to take those dark pictures he should probably ask for his money back. Certainly snarky and not very constructive. I could have said the same thing differently.

Sometimes the truth hurts ..

 

[Krzysztof]

I wrote that if he paid a pro to take those dark pictures he should probably ask for his money back. Certainly snarky and not very constructive. I could have said the same thing differently.

You could ask him to adjust his LCD/monitor brightness setting down to save his eyes as he can passed potential buyer accidentally.

 

[bmw2800cs]

75k - some money left on the table I think

 

[Strato102]

Like, a lot!

 

[ablank135]

Like, a lot!

Man, you only get one shot at BaT (ask me how I know). So you better at least get the pictures right.

 

[Strato102]

Makes you wonder about the market. By the limited appearances, this looked like a sensational car. How solid is the market if you take half of what this car is, goob up the underhood sheet metal originality with God knows what, put 16" wheels on it and photograph it under a disco ball and get twice as much $ as this car? Buyers who got a big PPP check and actually saw their business flourish and who discovered these cars on Knives Out are the foundation? Yikes!!

 

[Fritzie]

She looks pretty dry, but man, what would have caused that underrider to rust so badly? And not the rest of the car!

I drilled a larger drain hole - 6 mm. Little bit paint at edge and ready for a flawless drain function. No rust inside and at the sheet metal