Lot details
Registration No: N/A
Chassis No: 2231716

- Beautiful LHD evocation based on CSA shell in white with M Sport decals

- Genuine M30 Alpina B10 engine (3.5-litres)

- Getrag 5-speed (dog leg) gearbox

- Aluminium bonnet, boot and doors

- Sideloader LSD, Brembo front brakes, ducted side exhaust

BMW versus Ford in the European Touring Car Championship was a titanic battle that lasted throughout the '70s. BMW's weapon of choice was its big E9 Coupe, while Ford parried first with the Capri and then the Escort. BMW was victorious in 1973 and then from 1975 to 1979 inclusive, with 1974 the only year the Blue Oval prevailed.

Munich initially campaigned the 2800CS, switching to the 3.0CSi in 1971. In August 1972 the company created the 3.0CSL homologation special, to allow the Coupe to compete in the over 3-litre class the following year. In its final form the model could be had with a comprehensive aero package of large air dam, fins for the front wings, a spoiler that fixed above and behind the trailing edge of the roof, and a monster rear wing that gave rise to the car's nickname of 'Batmobile'.

This stunning-looking LHD evocation has been painstakingly created over the past five years by the vendor around a fully restored 1973 BMW CS shell with careful attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.

The current specification includes; media blasted bodyshell resplendent in white with highly evocative M colours decals, genuine M30 Alpina B10 engine overhauled by Fritz's Bits of Wellington, Somerset, displacing 3.5-litres driving through a Getrag 265 (dog leg) 5-speed gearbox, aero package spoilers and fins, sideloader LSD, polybushed KW suspension, Brembo front brakes, new Image alloy wheels, aluminium bonnet, boot and doors, side exhaust ducted for ground clearance (a work of art in itself!), new screen and rubbers, new plumbed in fire extinguisher, ATL fuel cell to FIA standard FT3-1999 (with certificate of conformance stating valid until 2022), OMP race seat (in compliance with FIA standard 8859-1999), racing harness and Custom Cages roll cage with certificate confirming conformance with FIA specifications dated November 2015. The front spoiler is easily removeable to aid transportation and a Swansea V5 document relating to the donor shell is also included.

The vendor informs us the car has been built to Group 2 FIA requirements and advises an application for FIA papers is ongoing. We would encourage interested parties to satisfy themselves as to its current eligibility prior to bidding should the application not have been finalised in time for the sale. BMW's 'Batmobile' has become the stuff of racing legend and with values of original cars with period race history rising rapidly a quality evocation such as the striking example offered here provides an exciting and extremely enticing alternative.

PLEASE NOTE: This Lot is not offered with FIA papers.