RM - The Bavarian Legends Collection 72 CSi

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1972 BMW 3.0 CSi | Munich | RM Sotheby's

1972 BMW 3.0 CSi for sale at RM Sotheby's Munich
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HB Chris said:
I just can’t get past those horrid wheels.
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Wheels are an easy fix. Why such a low estimate? 60-80K Euros, with where the Euro is at right now seems like extremely low valuation. Yes it's missing the red screw drivers.../sarc. What am I missing here? '72 is best year to me, CSI, nice color combo...I don't get it. RM usually has high valuations...
 
GolfBavaria said:
Why such a low estimate? 60-80K Euros, with where the Euro is at right now seems like extremely low valuation. Yes it's missing the red screw drivers.../sarc. What am I missing here? '72 is best year to me, CSI, nice color combo...I don't get it. RM usually has high valuations...
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Auction estimates are interesting. I think that auction houses take two approaches,
  • Low estimates to encourage bidding with the thought that auction fever will set in once you place a low bid.
  • High estimates to encourage bidders to offer a higher bid earlier, thus increasing total yield
in this case I think it is the green handled screwdrivers that are keeping the estimate low:cool:
 
It has other issues as well, check out the front seat shoulders, sewn and not folded, no underside photos, four slat grille, etc. tells me someone may have done a quick but not careful restoration.
 
and don’t forget, the car was just sitting in a museum since 2015. So expect some mechanical work.
 
NFK said:
and don’t forget, the car was just sitting in a museum since 2015. So expect some mechanical work.
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Agreed...but maybe somebody will be pleasantly surprised to the upside. Without much digging it looks like a nice car. 7 years of sitting is a while, I hate having them sit for the Winter.
 
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