E9’s are selling like Hotcakes on BAT 73 with 5 speed

[Tony.dreamer]

anyone knows whom this one belonged to? Is he/ she a forum member ?

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 #50,379.

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['69 2800cs]

The rattle can is strong with this one...

 

[JFENG]

Hate it when someone uses a rattle can to make the undercarriage components look better. are people really fooled by the silver painted tie rod boots?

 

[Stevehose]

The rattle can is strong with this one...

As well as the cartoonish photo contrast effects

 

[eriknetherlands]

in the 5 pics of the tool tray, i see different configurations in each picture; some pics with a lot of incorrect tools, some pics with more correct tools. What would the buyer get? A surprise at least....

 

[eriknetherlands]

Funky opening mechanism of the hood...

does anyone know if this is original glass?
it reads "Duro Glass -F" and some other small letters. ( Just interested to know what is original or not to get it correct for my own car. )

Door:

Vent window:

 

[Markos]

pretty sure duri-glas is original….

 

[tferrer]

The word "Scruffy" comes to mind. At least the seller took detailed pictures. Also, a Fla car w Virginia plates?

 

[bmw2800cs]

I like the Nixon sticker on the rear window

 

[HB Chris]

The seats were painted with a brush? Replaced in 2005? Wow, after looking at all the pics this coupe is a mess. The VIN is two before mine.

 

[teahead]

Can't go wrong w/black.

Man, lots of seam sealer on this:

 

[Markos]

Can't go wrong w/black.

Man, lots of seam sealer on this:

 

[vince]

I do like the Epsilon (Southern Ways) wheels. Always have been one of my favorite wheels for vintage BMWs.

 

[JMinPDX]

The seller is on the e9 lover’s Facebook page. Also owns a nice chomonix e3.
This e9 appears to be well sorted mechanically. Triple Weber’s, rebuilt motor, five speed, looks like a great driver.

 

[Markos]

The seller is on the e9 lover’s Facebook page. Also owns a nice chomonix e3.
This e9 looks appears to be well sorted mechanically. Triple Weber’s, rebuilt motor, five speed, looks like a great driver.

Yes he said he was going to list it. Hope he does well. If I got the car I would just drive it. Don’t tear it apart.

 

[2002turbo]

Can't say I'm a fan of black coupes when there are so many interesting and unusual color options, and black is sooo hot; the steering wheel, what were they thinking? See lots of perished rubber. And who runs one of these without air filters? The Nigerian carpets are not to my taste either. But if it's got no rust as he says, then the rest is small potatoes. What % of coupes have NO rust? 5%?

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

Also on BMW E3 New Six Bavaria Enthusiasts Facebook page...

...with this...

• VIN: 2250607
• 6k Miles Shown on 2016 Engine Rebuild for $11,750 – 118k on the chassis
• Rebuilt 3.0-Liter Inline-Six
• Five-Speed Manual Transmission Conversion
• Front and Rear Bumpers rechromed for $1,400 in 2014
• New gas tank, tool kit
• New starter and battery
• Taken Down to Bare Metal in 2014 - $14.4k
• Small bubble rust removed to front lower fenders in 2019 and replaced with steel - $3k
• Hood removed, chemically dipped, sanded, primed, reinstalled in May 2021 - $6.5k
• Replacement Tan Leather Upholstery
• Refurbished 15" Epsilon Wheels
• New Performance Head w/ Schrick Camshaft from Bimmerheads for $2k
• Triple Side Draft Weber Carburetors
• Replacement Tires Mounted in 2020 with new hi-end Rotors and Pads
• Italian-Market Front Turn Signals
• Artic Air Conditioning
• Power Windows recently serviced.
• Pioneer CD Stereo with Blue Tooth and phone connection
• Alpina Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel
• All Service History dating back to 1985
• Includes huge binder of BMW CS Register Newsletters
• Numerous Awards
• Removed Factory 14" Wheels Included

 

[Erik]

Scary wood. Reminds me of the Johnny Carson "soap opera"- The Edge of Wetness...

Not to be overly critical of the seller's sale, but the dash and cluster shots are a fright wig. (Pot to kettle confidential) The photo filters just make it more lurid and the spilled stain droplets don't help. Clearly he spent good money on the required rust items noted etc. and some other things took a back seat. If the rust really is at bay, the interior is a buyer's opportunity.

 

[Dick Steinkamp]

This from the seller on the BaT listing...

"...Then I purchased my e9 in 2004, followed by an 1980 633 CSi, an 85 635CSi, a 1973 3.0 S 3.3 liter five-speed (keeping), a 2016 X1 and my daily driver, a 1986 Mercedes 380 SE."

Smart man...he's keeping the E3

 

[bmw2800cs]

Scary wood. Reminds me of the Johnny Carson "soap opera"- The Edge of Wetness...

Not to be overly critical of the seller's sale, but the dash and cluster shots are a fright wig. (Pot to kettle confidential) The photo filters just make it more lurid and the spilled stain droplets don't help. Clearly he spent good money on the required rust items noted etc. and some other things took a back seat. If the rust really is at bay, the interior is a buyer's opportunity.

Hey Erik, I agree. Are you pretty confident that the rust is at bay?