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1973 BMW 3.0 CS

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Listed byronwake
San Diego, California130,000 milesManual
SoldNov 18, 2016
Sold for$53,500
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Summary
This 1973 BMW 3.0 CS, showing 130k miles, was owned for 34 years by former Road & Track Editor Ron Wakefield and comes with extensive records. Repainted Baikal blue, it features an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission, a limited slip differential, and redone leather upholstery, though it has some rust bubbling, moderate oil leaks, and non-functional A/C and clock.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
185 (35%)
Oct 16, 2026
Color
Correct Baikal Blue
1 (<1%)
Nov 18, 2016
Transmission
439 (84%)
Oct 30, 2026
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Listing history

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  • Nov 18, 2016
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $54k
Bid History
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#2 of 3.0 CS & CSis in 2016
Top 30% of all listings in 2016
Bids
38
#2 of 3.0 CS & CSis in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Comments
164
#1 of 3.0 CS & CSis in 2016
Top 10% of all listings in 2016
Top Comments
McG Dear Mr. Ron Wakefield… I hate you. You’ve been such an excellent caretaker of this car and you’ve provided such intriguing ... View more
unclewill An a/c "recharge" is less than $100, why don't sellers just get it done so they don't have the "a/c needs to be ... View more
Eiremon "Originally silver, the car was repainted in correct Baikal blue about twenty years ago." - If it's not original then ... View more
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