Vehicle History & Overview

Research indicates this car was originally finished in Polaris Silver Metallic and later imported to California from Japan. Starting in 2017 this BMW underwent a $73,000-plus, multi-year refurbishment that was completed in 2019. Less than 1,000 of the 66,400 miles shown were added post-refurbishment. Receipts for the refurbishment, additional service records, owners manuals/books written in Japanese and displaying "BMW Tokyo Corp." are included.

BMW's E9-series coupe was launched in 1968, with this 3.0CS variant following in 1971. One of the last cars designed under Wilhelm Hofmeister, the sleek bodywork was fitted over a chassis shared with the E3-saloon variant and both cars were known as "driver's cars." The 3.0CS was powered by a carbureted version of BMW's 3.0-liter "M30" inline-six powered rated at 180 horsepower and could be paired with a three-speed automatic, as seen in this example. Racing versions of the 3.0CS were affectionately known as the "Batmobile" due to their widened bodywork and large wings. Production of the 3.0CS ended in late 1975.

Equipment

• Chrome front/rear bumpers and exterior trim

• Alloy wheels

• Wood interior trim

• Blaupunkt audio system

• Power windows

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Modifications

• V.A.V. Classics performed a repaint/color-change to blue; original-color was Polaris Silver Metallic

• Nardi 3-spoke steering wheel

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Servicing & Documentation

This 3.0CS underwent a multi-year refurbishment totaling more than $73k. Highlighted items are listed below and complete repair orders are shown the gallery below, as well as the main gallery.

• June 2019 - V.A.V. Classics, Southampton, New York - $10,005.54

  • Carburetor replacement/tuning

  • Repair and refinish trunk

  • Replace R/S rear window regulator

  • Replace various seals/gaskets

• June 2018 - V.A.V. Classics, Southampton, New York - $63,258.84

  • Glass-out respray/color-change

  • Align all body panels

  • Replace floor pans, fender splash pans, passenger door skin

  • Replace body seals/gaskets

  • Re-chrome parts

  • Refinish wheels

  • Replace carpet set

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Included Items

• Service records from V.A.V. Classics

• Owner's manuals