Highlights

One of only 6 known to be on the road, according to How Many Left?
Rare right-hand drive example
Stored for 30 years and recently recommissioned
Higher horsepower variant with the most desirable manual gearbox

The Appeal

The 2000CS is a car that acted as a springboard for the future of the Bavarian marque. Part of the company's Neue Class, this is a sophisticated-looking executive number with a willing straight-four under the bonnet and timeless lines - quickly becoming one of the most celebrated sporting saloons of its era. Numbers have dwindled sharply since the heady days of the 1960s, and in the UK they've become particularly scarce.

Having been stored for three decades, this handsome car has recently been recommissioned and returned to active duty. During that process, minor underside issues were addressed with proper cut-and-weld repairs, and the brakes were fully redone.

It drives as beautifully as it looks, we're told - starting easily and pulling smoothly through the gears. A very attractive prospect, and one that's bound to attract plenty of attention at auction.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1969
Previously based in the UK, now based and registered in Ireland
Exempt from vehicle safety inspection requirements
The previous owner is said to have used the car sparingly and kept it garaged when not in use
Indicates 88,564 miles on a five-figure odometer

The Condition

Handsome Granada red livery with no obvious chips or marks
Bodywork is straight and well-presented
Brightwork is contrasting very nicely
Wheels in good order
New tyres fitted
Underside has had problem areas properly cut out and welded during recommissioning
Interior condition described by the vendor as consistent with the 88,500 miles recorded
Seats in good order with only gentle patina
Instruments are clean and legible
Dashboard carries patina and wear
Modern JVC sound unit fitted
Electric window behind the driver opens but is very slow to close; all other electric windows are reported to work as they should

The Mechanics

2,000cc 4-cylinder engine in the higher horsepower variant
Rare and desirable 4-speed manual gearbox
Believed to be mechanically standard
Engine bay is in good order
Brakes have been redone and are reported to work as they should
The vendor reports that the car starts easily and drives smoothly

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