1975 BMW (E9) 3.0 CSI Coupe - Manual

KEY FACTS

• A rare pillarless coupe, and one of only around 207 right-hand drive CSIs produced.
• It is powered by a 3.0-litre ‘M30’ inline-six, delivering around 200bhp to the rear wheels via an engaging four-speed manual transmission.
• A genuine UK-delivered example, it was first registered in October 1975, and was with the most recent private keeper since 2018.
• This example underwent an extensive restoration between 1989 and 1990 at a cost of around £19,000. It also benefits from a recent replacement clutch.
• The odometer reading is understood to be the distance covered since this refurbishment.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Previously noted as being black on the HPI check, and changing to red in 1987; this car is finished in Garnet Red Metallic over a black leather-trimmed cabin with wooden inlays.
• It rides on a set of 14-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, shod with Triangle Protract tyres.
• The specification includes a Momo steering wheel, electric front and rear windows, heating and ventilation controls, and a Kenwood stereo.
• Accompanying the sale is the owner’s manual, a file of paperwork, the toolkit, and spare wheel.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess exterior and interior condition.
• The car was resprayed by a Cotswold BMW Cheltenham approved bodyshop in 2019.
• Specific notes from the seller include: general wear and tear within the cabin commensurate with the age of the vehicle.
• The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults.
• Due to the age of the vehicle, it is exempt from mandatory MOT testing.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Within the last four years, this 3.0 CSI has been fitted with a replacement clutch and a new battery by Cotswold BMW Cheltenham.
• The selling dealer reports that the car was treated to an extensive restoration between 1989 and 1990, during which the engine was rebuilt, a bare-metal respray was carried out, and numerous components were replaced. The cost of the work is believed to be around £19,000 (or circa £56,000 in today’s money), and the car has covered 42,527 miles since.

SUMMARY

This E9-era BMW 3.0 CSI is a handsome 1970s coupe, believed to be one of only around 207 right-hand-drive examples produced, and treated to a comprehensive overhaul between 1989 and 1990 – as well as a more recent respray in 2019. It would make a smart addition to any enthusiast’s stable, and is ready to be enjoyed as a refined and stylish weekend cruising companion.

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All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and has no finance owing.