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1972 BMW 3.0 CSI
Driver Source Fine Motorcars

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Engine No. 2261996

Coveted European-market example, Sold new by Garage De L'Aviation of Geneva, Switzerland Equipped with Desirable European Features Sold new in Switzerland where it remained the most of its life before it was exported to the EU, where it remained under the care of collectors. Swiss cars are often compared to California cars as they are generally highly cared for and well preserved. Tectyl rust protection applied from the factory, and remains remarkably solid Finished in Ceylon Gold over beige fabric and black vinyl upholstery The cabin houses seats trimmed in black vinyl and beige fabric with black door panels and color-coordinated carpets. Amenities include a Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo, electric windows, and wood trim on the dashboard and tops of the door panels. A Petri sports steering wheel sits ahead of VDO instrumentation that includes a 240-km/h speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, a combination gauge, and an analog clock. The exterior was refinished in correct Ceylon Gold (8) paint in years past Equipped with Matching Numbers, 3.0-liter M30B30 inline-six-cylinder engine with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection. Paired with a five-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential The five-speed dogleg manual transmission and limited-slip differential were added under prior ownership. The rear axle was overhauled, clutch replaced by BMW Group Classic in Germany, and the underbody was dry ice blasted, coated, and refinished at that time. Major Refreshed in 2022 by BMW Group Classic in Munich, Germany before it was subsequently imported to the US Work during the refresh included a full machinal inspection, stripping and powder coating suspension components as well as replacing the tie rods, shocks, and brake hoses. The engine bay was refinished, at which time the water pump was refurbished and the spark plugs, fan clutch, fuel hoses, and an exhaust pipe were replaced. A 13-Page Invoice from the service is filed New OEM 16” Alpina wheels were mounted in Germany with Hankook Ventus Prime 3 tires sized 205/55 up front and 225/50 out back, and a full-size spare is found in the trunk. Braking is via discs at all four corners. Displayed at the 2024 Legends of the Autbahn show in Monterey and Bring a Trailer Alumni Gathering at Laguna Seca – with Memorabilia and Photos of each Complete with Supported by Original (VIN-matched) Owner's Manuals in Garage De L'Aviation Folio, Key Sets, German Registration, Tool Kit, Jack, Tire Iron, Emergency Triangle and Spare Tire
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