This 1974 BMW 3.0 CSi is one of just 207 right-hand-drive examples built on the upgraded 4350 chassis series, and one of only 22 Australian-delivered CSi RHD cars. It is finished in factory Metallic Brown over a tan interior and is powered by BMW’s 3.0-litre fuel-injected inline six-cylinder engine paired with a manual transmission driving the rear wheels. The odometer displays 4,326 kilometres indicated, with true mileage unknown.

Introduced in the early 1970s, the E9 3.0 CSi represented the pinnacle of BMW’s elegant pillarless coupe design. Combining Paul Bracq’s timeless styling with Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection and a smooth, torque-rich straight six, the CSi delivered refined grand touring performance while forming the foundation for BMW’s successful touring car program. By 1974, production was nearing its conclusion, making late-series cars among the most developed and desirable of the model run.

Chassis number 4350180 confirms July 1974 production. BMW produced only 207 right-hand-drive examples in the upgraded 4350 chassis series before production ceased, and this car is number 180 of that limited run. Factory plates confirm manufacture by BMW Werke A.G. München and compliance with Australian Design Rules, verifying it as a genuine Australian-delivered vehicle rather than a later import.

The vehicle has been in single ownership since 1998. During this period it has been well serviced and maintained, with a comprehensive file of invoices documenting expenditure and upkeep. In 1999 the clutch was replaced. In 2020 the cylinder head underwent overhaul. In 2021 the engine received significant internal work including replacement sleeves, new main bearings, new conrod bearings, new piston rings and a rear main seal. In 2022, $11,024 was invested in bodywork, including what appears to have been a full respray and attention to any areas of corrosion.

The Metallic Brown paintwork presents as a quintessential 1970s BMW colour, complemented by chrome brightwork and period-style alloy wheels. Inside, the tan interior features matching upholstery, door trims and carpeting, along with wood veneer trim across the dashboard and a manual gear selector reinforcing the car’s driver-focused character.

The vehicle is accompanied by its original tool kit and a substantial history file of invoices, including documented work carried out by Southern BM.

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