Still more of a vulture than a falcon....
Might as well be describing a batmobile. Another purpose built 70’s car with misunderstood aerodynamics.
Still more of a vulture than a falcon....
Has this been verified by BMW? I read a lot of conflicting info on the CSL sunroofs but I was wondering has any of it been verified by BMW?
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When contacting BMW Classic some years ago, they could not verify sunroof on CSL. However, all building sheets, with the details for the CSLs, were unfortunately thrown away long time ago.
BMW Classic could neither exclude that some CSLs were special order with sunroof nor other non official options.
Furthermore, BMW Classic can also not verify that some CSLs were ordered from factory with CSi seats or special sized front wings, special wheels and stripes.
Today we know that some CSLs were leaving the factory with the above mention special orders - non official options - (verified by first owners).
To be continued.
Cheers
Henric
Unfortunately BMW classic can’t tell us many things which is quite poor on their behalf. They want us to buy their cars but their record keeping is disgraceful.
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I have worked on and have had dealings with this car for over 20 years 2275157. I believe the story with the roof was that the car was damaged on the roof and a used replacement sunroof clip was used for the repairs. It was not a factory ordered job. I confirmed that with Carl at La Jolla at the time and he relayed that info to me.
To my knowledge the only CSL with factory sunroof was a custom built factory job for Bob Lutz when he was head honcho at BMW.
FWIW...
Peter
coupeking
Malcolm, LHD cars don' sell well in Aus. Shannons also have realistic (read lower) price guides to entice bidders. A lot of their cars sell for much higher than the price guide.Thanks, that anawers the question about the mystery sunroof.
What I still don’t get is why the auction price guide is so low on this CSL- just US$60-80k? I have seen RHD rust bucket project cars in UK go for more than this.
Sure engine not origional but that shouldnt reduce price so much...
For compariaon a non matching CSL (Polaris) sold late last year in Aus went for about double this price albeit RHD.
This Golf CSL could be a bargain for someone.
Now that was a steal..............well done to the buyer....unless you're the buyer, read it and weep ...about USD $56 k inc premium ...even with the "issues" it was a good buy.
Thanks Peter for the clarifications about -157. By chance do you remember if this car has a genuine black CSL roof headliner and a roof mounted interior light?I have worked on and have had dealings with this car for over 20 years 2275157. I believe the story with the roof was that the car was damaged on the roof and a used replacement sunroof clip was used for the repairs. It was not a factory ordered job. I confirmed that with Carl at La Jolla at the time and he relayed that info to me.
To my knowledge the only CSL with factory sunroof was a custom built factory job for Bob Lutz when he was head honcho at BMW.
FWIW...
Peter
coupeking