Not a CS but a pretty cool time capsule e12 on BAT!

[coupeboy]

Not my car, but I was asked by the seller to have a look at it before it went up for sale. A 1975 European spec e12 520i with only 8k miles on it from new. The 520i is a model we didn't get in North America but it has an engine set up that is familiar to BMW enthusiasts with the 4-cylinder Kugelfischer manual injection system that was used in the 2002Tii. I was nervous to sit in and drive it but what a blast once I got past the first shift! It was like stepping back in time and taking a dealer demo car out for a spin in 1975. It makes me wonder if there any time capsule e9's out there?

No Reserve: 8k-Mile Euro 1975 BMW 520i 4-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 8k-Mile Euro 1975 BMW 520i 4-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #31,511.

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[dave v. in nc]

$30K+....wow. Lots of interesting things at that money...Cool car though.

 

[Bmachine]

It’s odd that someone would go through the time, trouble and expense of bringing a euro car here if it’s a model towards the bottom of the line.

 

[Gary Knox]

Intellesting!!, quoting again from Laugh In. Getting Euro parts might be a challenge.

Lots of money for a car that in my opinion will depreciate very rapidly if driven very much.

 

[CSteve]

Intellesting!!, quoting again from Laugh In. Getting Euro parts might be a challenge.

Lots of money for a car that in my opinion will depreciate very rapidly if driven very much.

Or not driven at all.

 

[Michael Kaye]

Lovely car. I adore its originality.