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1972 BMW 3.0 CSL

Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 16, 2025.

$296,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $265,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
BMW E9 coupe (2800 CS, 3.0 CS, 3.0 CSL)
Generation
E9
Version
3.0 CSL
Chassis
2212314
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 6 comparable sales, 70% over its top.

Middle half of sales$95,028 to $156,250
Median$127,556
Sales behind it6Likely

From 6 sales of the BMW E9 coupe (2800 CS, 3.0 CS, 3.0 CSL) 3.0 CSL (E9) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $95,028 and $156,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
3.2L-Powered 1972 BMW 3.0 CSLBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$87,000
1972 BMW 3.0 CSLBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$85,000
39-Years-Owned 1972 BMW 3.0 CSLBring a Trailer, April 17, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 17, 2025$119,111
1973 BMW 3.0 CSL 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 15, 2026$136,000
1973 BMW 3.0 CSL "Batmobile"Cars & Bids, July 7, 2025Cars & BidsJuly 7, 2025$381,000
Euro 1971 BMW 3.0 CSLBring a Trailer, April 30, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2025$163,000