The BMW E9 is a classically beautiful car and arguably one of the best-proportioned coupes built in the last 50 years. This model was a kind of update/extension of the previous 2000CS
Neue Klasse coupe and evolved from an original Bertone design, but with an extended wheelbase and nose to fit inline 6-cylinder engines. The problem with the E9, at least in later 3.0CS guise is that prices are now far, far out of the DT range. So how about a reasonably priced alternative to the Übercoupe?
The 2800CS was an earlier 2.8 liter version that shared the body and most mechanical bits but can be found for a fraction of the price today. It will give the owner the same striking lines to admire and a much happier bank account. Find this 1970 BMW E9 2800CS here for sale in Berkeley, CA for $19995 via craigslist.
The BMW E9 platform (known internally at BMW as the New Six CS) was a stunningly executed redesign of the BMW 2000CS platform to accommodate BMWs new range of big inline-6 engines. While the 2000CS has been accused of being a bit homely, the 2800CS/3.0CS/3.0CSi/3.0CSL that replaced it featured a comely shark nose that set the tone of BMW's styling for decades. Find this 1973 BMW 3.0CS
currently bidding for $13,000 in Howard Beach, NY on ebay with 1 day to go.
Time for another edition of DT's Reader Ride feature, which -- like an episode of toenail fungus -- comes free with purchase of your latest pair of used shoes. This next feature comes from reader Ken whose E9 generation BMW 3.0CS is an absolute gem.
