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M30B35-Powered 1972 BMW 3.0CS 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 2, 2025.

$39,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
BMW E9 coupe (2800 CS, 3.0 CS, 3.0 CSL)
Generation
E9
Version
3.0 CS
Chassis
2240036
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

Below the middle half of 31 comparable sales, 17% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$46,125 to $81,250
Median$60,000
Sales behind it31Likely

From 31 sales of the BMW E9 coupe (2800 CS, 3.0 CS, 3.0 CSL) 3.0 CS (E9) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $46,125 and $81,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
30-Years-Owned Euro 1972 BMW 3.0CS 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2026$91,000
1972 BMW 3.0 CSBroad Arrow, Aug. 14, 2026Broad ArrowAug. 14, 2026$135,000
Euro 1972 BMW 3.0CS 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 21, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2026$125,000
23-Years-Family-Owned 1972 BMW 3.0CS 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 2, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 2, 2026$67,500
37-Years-Owned 1972 BMW 3.0CS 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 11, 2026$44,000
1972 BMW 3.0 CS CoupeMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$67,000
1972 BMW 3.0CS 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 4, 2025$60,000
26-Years-Owned 1972 BMW 3.0CSBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2025$29,250