1974 BMW E9 3.0 CSi

Registration No: VNJ 4H
Chassis No: 4350140
MOT: Exempt

• 1 of just 207 RHD 3.0 CSi manufactured between 1973/1975
• Finished in the stunning combination of Polaris Silver Metallic with Dark leather upholstery
• A design classic and among the most stylish 1970s Coupes produced by any manufacturer
• Displays a credible 88,400 miles
• Offered with an extensive history file

BMW’s so called ‘new class’ compact Saloons and Coupes manufactured between 1962 and 1975 quite simply saved the company from extinction. Introduced in 1965, the 2000C and 2000CS Coupes featured distinctive-looking Karmann-built bodies and luxurious interiors and, having set a trend, were superseded in 1968 by the first of the E9 Coupes – the 2800CS. The length and wheelbase of the newcomer were extended to accommodate the 2788cc straight-six engine from the E3 Saloon, and the nose of the Karmann monocoque body was restyled to echo that of its four-door sibling. The 170bhp of the new, silky smooth powerplant was sufficient to propel the handsome Coupe to 60mph in 8.5 seconds and on to a top speed of a whisker under 130mph. The fully independent suspension was by MacPherson struts up front and semi-trailing arms at the rear. Braking was still by disc/drums and the steering by a power-assisted ball and nut system. The 2800CS was supplanted by the 3.0CS and 3.0CSi in 1971, for which the engine was bored out to give a capacity of 2986cc. Credited with developing 200bhp and 200lbft of torque, the fuel-injected variant was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7.5 seconds and 139mph. Interestingly, the 3.0 CSi is rarer in right-hand drive, manual transmission configuration, than the 3.0 CSL.

First registered on 1^st April 1975, ‘VNJ’ is one of c.207 UK right-hand drive examples of the 3.0 CSi manufactured between 1973 and 1975, this one presented in the stunning combination of Polaris Silver Metallic with Dark leather upholstery. The E9 CSi has to be one of the most stylish design classics of the 1970s, even when judged against all the other iconic Coupes of the era. This example displays a credible 88,400 miles. The vendor has spent some £5,780 since 2022, with the suspension refreshed with Paul Baker springs (developed by the E9 specialist) on the front and Earle springs on the rear, which does lower the car slightly. Wheel arches now accommodate BBS wheels and a lower profile tyre than stock, with the original wheels also available with the car, having been changed due to the availability of the tyre size. Works also include new brake assemblies. There is a large selection of invoices relating to its previous and the current ownership. Offered with a V5C and an extensive history file that includes a BMW Heritage Certificate, there are MOTs on file from 2002 onwards, the handbook, service book and workshop manuals.

For more information, please contact:
Luke Hipkiss
luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk
07886398226