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I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a 1973 BMW Csl 3.0 Litre Straight- six. since winter is coming up i like to do car projects and was going to turn it into the old 1973 Le-mans car. And do you know where I can find parts and stuff for it. Repost or msg me on my account. Thanks alot
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naww, ebay for somereason i cant trust it? but have u ever got in automobiles from there? and are they good?
I bought my race car off of ebay. I went and checked out the car and talked with them. I wouldn't buy a car off ebay if you can't go see it first, other than that I don't think there is a problem with buying off ebay.
[QUOTE=johnnynumfiv]I bought my race car off of ebay. I went and checked out the car and talked with them. I wouldn't buy a car off ebay if you can't go see it first, other than that I don't think there is a problem with buying off ebay.[/QUOTE]
what kinda of race car do you have... sorry if you've allready said
[QUOTE=kylekosir]I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a 1973 BMW Csl 3.0 Litre Straight- six. since winter is coming up i like to do car projects and was going to turn it into the old 1973 Le-mans car. And do you know where I can find parts and stuff for it. Repost or msg me on my account. Thanks alot
Ciao[/QUOTE]
Honestly I dont think you will succeed in finding a CSL. Those are very rare and expensive. And if your idea is to make a race replica, therefore abandoning originality, you might prefer to use a normal CS or CSI as a base. The CSL is lighter, but if you're making a racer, you can lose weight in many other ways like plexiglass windows, fiberglass hood, etc..
Good luck for your project anyway. ;)
[QUOTE=ferrarifreak013]what kinda of race car do you have... sorry if you've allready said[/QUOTE]
MG Midget
the last time i saw a CSL for sale, it was selling for 27-28K. With a modified Eibach suspension.
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Might be a place to start...
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Parts and information.
[QUOTE=kylekosir]I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a 1973 BMW Csl 3.0 Litre Straight- six. since winter is coming up i like to do car projects and was going to turn it into the old 1973 Le-mans car. And do you know where I can find parts and stuff for it. Repost or msg me on my account. Thanks alot
Ciao[/QUOTE]
Good taste for a 17 year old. It's nice to have ambitions.:D
A good street version can cost from $25-60,000. Double that for a Gr.2 that's intact, double (plus) again for anything with significant history. :eek:
Check [url]http://www.e9coupe.com/[/url] Research thoroughly first.
Realistically, make a replica from a good '72 or 73 CS... you should be able to get a donor chassis with minimal rust for around $3-4,000. Mechanical parts are pricey to boost the M30 engine, so keep it simple if you intend to drive as either a track hound or useable street car. Suspension mods are simple and not difficult for a DYIer. But the fiberglas fenders/hoods/wings repros are stupid expensive, and a Scheel interior is very rare.
I have both a 1972 3.0 CSL (original and authentic) that has been my track car for about 15 years, and a recently purchased 3.0 CS. The coupes are wonderful drivers, beautiful and not expensive. Why not just buy a decent CS and use it? As to eBay purchases, with any transaction it's caveat emptor. I bought our Baikal blue 3.0 CS a few weeks ago for under $8K and by having a reputable mechanic inspect it first for a reasonable fee ($200) we got a decent buy. Minimal rust (thank the tin gods), good rubber and drivetrain, interior needed work. Will need a paint job in a year or so, but looks good from 20' now. A classic BMW driver for the price of a used Toyota. ;)
Since you're in Canada, check Marcus Glarner... he's got CSL stuff. Good guy.
Beware of certain US vendors, they think all things CS are made of gold.
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Beware of certain US vendors, they think all things CS are made of gold.[/QUOTE]
Polished rust may shine like gold:D
[QUOTE=henk4]Polished rust may shine like gold:D[/QUOTE]
Yes indeed, Henk... used car crooks exist everywhere! Wet look the cheap tires, fresh resale red paint job over insta-bondo bodywork (ignore the swirls, runs and orange peel) maybe add some bad sheepskins to cover the ugly seats and wait for a mark to open their checkbook.
Over here we call it "polishing a turd". :p There's always a buyer.