Highlights

Only two previous registered owners
Recent major service worth €5,000, with invoices to support it
Been part of the vendor’s private collection for several years
Fitted with Alpina wheels and Bilstein dampers with short springs
All original parts have been retained and are included in the sale

Buyer’s favourite

Designed by Wilhelm Hofmeister, the BMW E9 coupe draws you in with its long, flowing silhouette and elegant, pillarless design (“pillarless”). Paired with the famous M30 straight-six—known for its smoothness and reliability—it set the template for BMW’s future great sporting coupes, including the mythical 3.0 CSL. More than fifty years after its launch, it remains one of the most sought-after models from this era.

This example was delivered new in France on 3 June 1970 and has been part of the current owner’s private collection for several years. It benefits from a handful of carefully chosen upgrades, including 16-inch Alpina wheels and Bilstein dampers matched with short springs. According to the seller, these changes significantly improve road manners while preserving the model’s original character. All original components have been kept and will be handed to the buyer, allowing a return to factory specification if desired.

A major service, totalling €5,000, was recently carried out and is documented with invoices. The vendor states the car is in excellent working order and ready to hit the road.

History & paperwork

First registration: 3 June 1970; delivered new in France
Two previous registered owners; current owner has kept it in his private collection for several years
Matching serial numbers verified
French registration certificate in normal registration format
109,352 miles shown on the odometer
Maintenance invoices available
Recent €5,000 service documented
Valid French technical inspection (CT)
Two sets of keys included
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Condition

16-inch Alpina alloy wheels fitted with new tyres; original wheels also supplied
Aluminium spare wheel, original jack, wheel brace and tool roll present
Very well-preserved original interior
Installed Moto-Lita wooden and polished aluminium steering wheel; original BMW steering wheel included
BMW wooden gear knob
Power-operated rear windows
Two chrome exterior mirrors
Central console fitted
Period BEVOX Super 8 radio

Overall, it’s highly authentic and still carries all the charm of the great 1970s grand tourers. The bodywork appears healthy and well preserved for its age. Only a few stone chips are reported on the silver paint. The 16-inch Alpina wheels add subtle presence, while the original wheels are also supplied for anyone wanting to return to a fully factory-correct configuration.

The cabin is just as appealing. It shows lovely patina, with a few normal signs of wear on the seats—mainly slight dulling and some scuffing on the side bolsters. The wood inserts in the dashboard appear complete and in excellent condition, while the Moto-Lita steering wheel adds a sporty touch without spoiling the period feel.

Mechanical

2,800cc straight-six engine producing 170 hp
Four-speed manual gearbox
Power steering and disc brakes
Bilstein dampers with short springs installed; original suspension also provided

Under the bonnet, the well-known M30 straight-six has a clean, well-maintained engine bay. Most original components appear to have been retained, with the main changes limited to the Bilstein suspension, which lowers the car slightly and improves road handling.

The seller states this BMW is in excellent condition, requires no work and is ready to drive straight away. Elegant, quick and easy to use, it’s a fantastic opportunity to own one of the best-looking BMW coupes from its era.

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