Timeless lines married with just the right amount of utility. Thin pillars allowing a commanding view in nearly all directions. And that dominating motorsports pedigree.
We’re talking about the Porsche 911, right? Nope, the E9-chassis BMW coupe. In most cases, this means the 2800 CS (1968–’71) or the slightly more powerful 3.0 CS (1972–’75).
A neighbour had the now quite rare 2000 CS which predated the E9, and didn't look too bad.
Of all that sort of styling, though, my favourite wasn't the 3.0 CS but the later first generation E24 with the 635 CSI coupes.
The best resource for the BMW e9 is the forum at e9 coupe.com
Buyer beware, there is no rust-free e9 coupe. Period.
Beautiful car, to look at and to drive.
Dirk de Groen, BMW Classic Car Club of America
www.bmwccca.com (three c's)
I had 23 2002's over a 35 year period with a few that were my favorite drivers. I always like the 3.0 CS as it looked like an adult version of the 2002 with similar lines but much more refined. I remember 45 years ago, I was living on the Jersey shore and saw a 74 red 3.0 CS in an ad on a dealer lot. The ad said excellent condition and a solid driver, dealer price $2995. I was so excited, I got in my 2002 at the time and drove to the North Jersey dealership to take a look. I had the money and knew I could get it cheaper because I knew the tactics of the new car dealers that had used vehicles on their lots. The $2995 price indicated that they probably got it for $1500 so I knew I could haggle them down. It wasn't a BMW dealer ( better for me). I pulled into the lot and saw the car. It was gorgeous. Paint and body were great. I got out of my car and looked inside....Automatic transmission!!! Yuk!!! That turned me off so much, I got right back in my car and drove home. When I saw the ad, I never even thought about the trans. Back then and even today, I am revolted at the sight of an automatic transmission in a beautiful performance car. I don't regret not getting it as it would never be my driver. That was as close as I got to ever getting one of the big coupes. The next car that I sought after that looked like and performed somewhat like those old BMW coupes was the 1987 Acura Legend Coupe. Similar lines, top pillars and nice performance. Alas, it was out of my price range new and never found one used that I could afford. Oh well..........
Hi Dirk,
Bad steel in those old BMW's. I remember that well from those days of driving my 2002's as daily drivers. Always like the big coupes but just never acquired the right one.
(Note the avatar...)
Had one. 1972 in Malaga (burgundy) with tan leather interior. Best day of my life: picking her up at Manheim BMW in Lebanon PA.
Long story short: Shoulda kept her and ditched the girlfriend.
There's a CS sitting in a field behind a house I ride by, I keep thinking of stopping in to talk to the owner.
Maybe this will give me the impetus to finaly stop by...
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