Sorry if repost, but CSi $110k sold?!?!?

[teahead]

http://www.rmsothebys.com/dd13/the-don-davis-collection/lots/1974-bmw-30-cs/1057833


if there was already a discussion on it, please respond w/the thread link, thanks.


If not, anyone gather why this would garner such a high price given how modified it is?

Retrofitted sunroof?
3.5 L?
5-speed?


I think the mods improves the car so much, these cars are actually worth MORE w/the right mods.

 

[HB Chris]

Many mods like b35 and 5 speed can add value and this coupe had a serious restoration, it's stunning. This is what a top coupe goes for nowadays, I know several at this price point.

 

[Peter Coomaraswamy]

Is this correct?

In all, 4,455 were built from 1971 to 1974. I'm thinking not, if that were the case then I could see the price tag.

 

[bert35csi]

It's the same coupe that sold at Bruce Canepa a few years back. Don't know how much it sold for back then, but there are no "bargain" cars at this high end car place.

 

[HB Chris]

Peter,

Around 3500 coupes were imported to North America out of 30,000 produced. As I said, I know of several coupes that have sold for $100K or more. I think Carl N did the motor/trans on this one. Auction fever drives up prices too.

 

[dbower]

Anybody know what that 5th toggle switch on the console is for? Never seen that.

Don

 

[jmackro]

Anybody know what that 5th toggle switch on the console is for? Never seen that.

Yes, I wondered about that too. Power radio antenna perhaps?

I was impressed to read in the write-up that this car has "four-wheel power hydraulic disc brakes". I hate it when 6 figure cars have two-wheel mechanical brakes.

 

[Stevehose]

If so what happened to the wiper switch? On mine Hoffman installed the power antenna switch on the steering column.

Yes, I wondered about that too. Power radio antenna perhaps?

 

[Markos]

electric sunroof perhaps.

 

[WALTER]

I saw this car at Carl's a long time ago. I remember that everything on the car was absolutely flawless; paint, interior, chrome, etc. The color wasn't stock, but the depth of perfection in all the details was amazing.

 

[Stefan]

Nice looking car!
I will file these nice pics into disc consuming category "Frankensteiners"

 

[teahead]

" including the installation of a rebuilt 3.5-liter engine"

M30B35? With the old style E9/E12 intake? So wondering if still using the old L-Jet EFI or somehow got the newer Motronic work w/the old intake?

 

[jmackro]

..... wasn't stock, but the depth of perfection in all the details was amazing.

Which is why it sold for $110K

I'm not getting why people don't accept this price for a car of this quality. Sure it isn't stock, but the improvements are well thought-out and well executed. I suspect whoever had this car built spent far in excess of $110K. Now, if it had a small block Chevy and 19" wheels I could understand the objections.

 

[HB Chris]

teahead, many of use the e12 plenum and runners with Motronic 1.3, gives a more period correct look.

 

[teahead]

teahead, many of use the e12 plenum and runners with Motronic 1.3, gives a more period correct look.

Good to know! Will have to look into that seriously when someday I do a 3.5 transplant.

 

[Stan]

Good to know! Will have to look into that seriously when someday I do a 3.5 transplant.

Or you could stay with carburetors for an original look!