Highlights

Car kept in the same family since it was bought new in 1970, with only one previous registered owner
Extensive restoration completed in 2025, for a total of €13,830, invoices available
Matching numbers confirmed
All registration certificates available since new
Always kept in a locked garage

The charm

The BMW 2800 CS is the elegant coupe with no centre pillar designed by Karmann that launched the famous E9 line. This grand tourer combines refined handling with the smoothness of the BMW six-cylinder. Well-kept examples with a solid history are becoming increasingly rare. This one, dating from 1970 and kept in the same family since it was bought new, is therefore of particular interest.

Bought new by the seller's grandfather from BMW Fourel in Valence, this blue 2800 CS with blue interior had only one previous registered owner before its current owner, across more than 56 years of history.

The car underwent a first restoration in 2002, including a full strip back to bare shell and an engine rebuild. A further extensive restoration was completed in 2025, covering the mechanicals, gearbox, bodywork and interior refurbishment.

The seller now describes the car as being in very good condition, both mechanically and cosmetically. According to them, it needs no further work and is ready to drive.

Key information

Mileage: 90,293 km on the odometer
Country of registration: France
Roadworthy inspection: valid until May 2027
Engine: BMW M30 2.8-litre inline six-cylinder, producing 170 hp
Gearbox: four-speed manual
Documents: owner's manuals, copies of registration certificates since new, invoices for the 2025 restoration work and photographs of the 2002 restoration

The detail

2002 restoration: shell fully stripped back, corroded parts replaced, shell sandblasted and repainted, engine rebuilt; photographs available, but no invoices
2025 mechanical work — €7,200: complete engine overhaul, gearbox overhaul and replacement of various faulty components
2025 bodywork — €830: minor cosmetic touch-ups across the entire shell and full polish
2025 interior refurbishment — €5,800: refurbishment of the cabin, including upholstery, headliner, carpets and boot trim
A suspension geometry issue was identified and corrected, according to the seller
The seller says the car drives very well: the engine pulls cleanly through the rev range, the gearbox shifts smoothly without crunching and braking is described as very effective
All equipment is stated to be working, including all four electric windows
BMW parts were prioritised wherever possible to preserve authenticity and the original specification

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