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Three owners from new

Auction 26.06.2006
26.06.2006
Schätzpreis
55.000 £ - 75.000 £
ca. 101.324 $ - 138.170 $
Zuschlagspreis:
84.600 £
ca. 155.856 $
Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 177

Three owners from new

Auction 26.06.2006
26.06.2006
Schätzpreis
55.000 £ - 75.000 £
ca. 101.324 $ - 138.170 $
Zuschlagspreis:
84.600 £
ca. 155.856 $
Beschreibung:

Three owners from new 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL "BATMOBILE" Chassis No. 2275512 Engine No. 2275512 Engine: six cylinder, in-line, two valves per cylinder, Bosch fuel injection, 3,153cc, 206bhp at 5,600rpm; Gearbox: currently close-ratio five speed manual (original four speed manual included); Suspension: independent with anti-roll bars, coil springs and telescopic dampers to the front, semi-trailing arms and coil springs to the rear; Brakes: discs all round. Left hand drive. It is amazing to think that one of today's most desirable and respected car manufacturers was on the brink of bankruptcy in the late 1950s, nearly leading to its consumption by Mercedes-Benz. Indeed, had it not have been for the intervention of financiers Herbert and Harald Quandt, BMW may not have been able to achieve the engineering prowess with which its fine reputation has become synonymous. Following this cash injection, BMW pitched themselves strongly at the middle-class sector of the market and unveiled the 1500 and the elegant 3200CS coupe models at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show. Both cars were very well received, and paved the way for the ultra-successful future of the company. In 1968 the 2500 saloon was launched, giving birth to the string of elegant coupes that peaked with the CSL "Batmobile". The first such model was the 2800CS which, with independent suspension, taught chassis and a 170bhp powerplant, made an attractive candidate for circuit racing. Whilst the factory did not take the CS to the track at first, renowned performance tuning company Alpina did (among others including Schnitzer), and the first major victory came in 1970 with a win at the prestigious Spa 24 hour race in Belgium. Ford's Capri was still dominating on the track, but in 1971 BMW decided to get seriously involved and introduced the CSL (coupe sports lightweight) derivative. In drastic efforts to homologate a more competitive racing car the monocoque was formed from thinner gauge steel and aluminum was employed to skin the bonnet and boot. An array of luxuries were deleted such as the front bumper (the rear bumper was now formed of polyester), power steering, electric windows, thick carpets, comfortable seats and sound deadening; in total 250kgs were shaved off the curb weight. Despite this Ford managed to keep the Capri ahead of the CSL on the track, thanks largely to the supreme efforts of engineers Jochen Neerspach and Martin Braungart. However, in 1972 BMW adopted the attitude that 'to beat them you have to buy them' and thus Neerspach and Braungart joined BMW, becoming catalysts for the formation of BMW Motorsport Gmbh. By the end of the year, thanks to exploiting various loopholes in the regulations, the CSL became a winner - at least in one round of the German Saloon Car Championship. BMW had not yet won a European Championship round though, and so one of the most outrageously brutal road-going homologation specials was conceived in order to do so. To improve downforce the front gained a deep air dam, the fenders grew pronounced air guides and a boot lid lip spoiler was added. Though not able to be supplied fitted by the dealers in Germany, the dynamic beast also came with a roof mounted deflector and a huge rear wing (so large and heavy that BMW had to revert back to a steel boot panel to support the weight of it under load!). Whilst still badged as a 3.0 CSL, the engine's stroke was increased, raising the engine capacity to 3,153cc. The menacingly staunch profile of the new CSL soon earned the nickname "Batmobile" in direct comparison to the Caped Crusader's own mode of transport. Only 110 such road-going examples were produced in this 3.2 litre form in 1973, with a mere 57 more cars leaving the factory until production ceased in December of 1975. The homologated improvements allowed BMW to beat Ford in style during the 1973 European Touring Car Championship, and made for some of the best racing battles of the era. At the end of the 1974 season, BMW and Ford both w

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 177
Auktion:
Datum:
26.06.2006
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
26 June 2006, London,The Jack Barclay Showroom
Beschreibung:

Three owners from new 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL "BATMOBILE" Chassis No. 2275512 Engine No. 2275512 Engine: six cylinder, in-line, two valves per cylinder, Bosch fuel injection, 3,153cc, 206bhp at 5,600rpm; Gearbox: currently close-ratio five speed manual (original four speed manual included); Suspension: independent with anti-roll bars, coil springs and telescopic dampers to the front, semi-trailing arms and coil springs to the rear; Brakes: discs all round. Left hand drive. It is amazing to think that one of today's most desirable and respected car manufacturers was on the brink of bankruptcy in the late 1950s, nearly leading to its consumption by Mercedes-Benz. Indeed, had it not have been for the intervention of financiers Herbert and Harald Quandt, BMW may not have been able to achieve the engineering prowess with which its fine reputation has become synonymous. Following this cash injection, BMW pitched themselves strongly at the middle-class sector of the market and unveiled the 1500 and the elegant 3200CS coupe models at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor Show. Both cars were very well received, and paved the way for the ultra-successful future of the company. In 1968 the 2500 saloon was launched, giving birth to the string of elegant coupes that peaked with the CSL "Batmobile". The first such model was the 2800CS which, with independent suspension, taught chassis and a 170bhp powerplant, made an attractive candidate for circuit racing. Whilst the factory did not take the CS to the track at first, renowned performance tuning company Alpina did (among others including Schnitzer), and the first major victory came in 1970 with a win at the prestigious Spa 24 hour race in Belgium. Ford's Capri was still dominating on the track, but in 1971 BMW decided to get seriously involved and introduced the CSL (coupe sports lightweight) derivative. In drastic efforts to homologate a more competitive racing car the monocoque was formed from thinner gauge steel and aluminum was employed to skin the bonnet and boot. An array of luxuries were deleted such as the front bumper (the rear bumper was now formed of polyester), power steering, electric windows, thick carpets, comfortable seats and sound deadening; in total 250kgs were shaved off the curb weight. Despite this Ford managed to keep the Capri ahead of the CSL on the track, thanks largely to the supreme efforts of engineers Jochen Neerspach and Martin Braungart. However, in 1972 BMW adopted the attitude that 'to beat them you have to buy them' and thus Neerspach and Braungart joined BMW, becoming catalysts for the formation of BMW Motorsport Gmbh. By the end of the year, thanks to exploiting various loopholes in the regulations, the CSL became a winner - at least in one round of the German Saloon Car Championship. BMW had not yet won a European Championship round though, and so one of the most outrageously brutal road-going homologation specials was conceived in order to do so. To improve downforce the front gained a deep air dam, the fenders grew pronounced air guides and a boot lid lip spoiler was added. Though not able to be supplied fitted by the dealers in Germany, the dynamic beast also came with a roof mounted deflector and a huge rear wing (so large and heavy that BMW had to revert back to a steel boot panel to support the weight of it under load!). Whilst still badged as a 3.0 CSL, the engine's stroke was increased, raising the engine capacity to 3,153cc. The menacingly staunch profile of the new CSL soon earned the nickname "Batmobile" in direct comparison to the Caped Crusader's own mode of transport. Only 110 such road-going examples were produced in this 3.2 litre form in 1973, with a mere 57 more cars leaving the factory until production ceased in December of 1975. The homologated improvements allowed BMW to beat Ford in style during the 1973 European Touring Car Championship, and made for some of the best racing battles of the era. At the end of the 1974 season, BMW and Ford both w

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 177
Auktion:
Datum:
26.06.2006
Auktionshaus:
Christie's
26 June 2006, London,The Jack Barclay Showroom
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