1972 BMW

BMW 3.0 CSL | 1972 | Fjord Blue | RHD | Project with Superb Originality

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NO canvassers, dealers, or sales teams.

Private sale. Serious interest only.

This is a genuine CSL needing recommissioning/restoration – not a polished showroom car.

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✅ Overview

• BMW 3.0 CSL – E9 Coupe

• 1972 | Right-Hand Drive

• Fjord Blue over original interior

• Matching aluminium panels: bonnet, doors, boot lid

• Factory Scheel cloth seats with rare headrests

• Petri 38cm steering wheel with correct boss, hardware & column plastic

• D-Jetronic injection – highly reliable, parts easily available

• Engine replaced under warranty by BMW in the late 1970s/early 80s (documented)

• Good overall originality retained

• Refurbished alloy rims

• Supplied with full tool kit

• Lots of new OEM and quality reproduction parts from Walloth & Nesch (Germany), Netherlands, etc.

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🧰 Recent Parts & Inclusions

Fitted or included:

• 123Ignition distributor

• New battery

• New front & rear lamps, indicators, brake components

• New wiper arms/blades

• Some new seals and cosmetic trim items

Not yet fitted:

• New brake calipers (included)

• Additional new parts (detailed list available)

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⚠️ Known Issues (Full Transparency)

• Needs full respray

• Non-runner: suspected fuel pump relay fault – fuel pump is confirmed working

• Tyres are old and will need replacing

• Interior: sagging seat covers, dash veneer peeling

• Bonnet: part of rear inner panel cut out (likely for historic alarm or mod)

• BMW roundels and badges need replacing

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📸 Additional Notes

• Photos shown are from previous owner (current ones available on request)

• Great base for a light or full restoration, depending on your goals

• Ideal for an enthusiast looking for a solid, largely original CSL with documented RHD provenance, aluminium bodywork, and desirable factory spec

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🏁 In Summary

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine RHD 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL in classic Fjord Blue – not yet another overly restored car, but one that retains the right bones for someone who knows what they’re looking at.

All the important bits are here: aluminium panels, Scheel seats, Petri wheel, correct injection, and lots of new parts included.

Serious enquiries only.

Priced fairly. Not interested in offers or traders.