This 1972 BMW 3.0CS was sold new in Quebec City and remained with the original owner until it was sold to his neighbor, a professional automotive restorer. The second owner initiated a rotisserie restoration in its original color combination, and the seller purchased the car in 2015 before the work was completed. New paint was applied after some bodywork was performed, and a new interior was also fitted. The 3.0-liter M30 inline-six was rebuilt, and a BMW 5-speed manual transmission was also rebuilt and installed along with new suspension and brake components. This 3.0CS has been driven approximately 300 miles since the work was completed in early 2017, and it is now being sold with a clean Quebec title in the seller’s name.

The car was repainted in its original Baikal Blue Metallic (042) after the body was stripped and repaired by the previous owner. The chrome trim, bumpers, and emblems were either re-plated or replaced as required, and new lighting, windows, and rubber seals were installed.

The suspension and brake systems were also refreshed utilizing OEM parts when possible. The stock 14″ wheels are shod in Toyo Spectrum Touring tires.

New red leather upholstery was fitted to the seats and door panels and has seen little use since installed. New carpets and a new headliner were also installed, and the chrome interior trim pieces were either refinished or replaced depending on condition.

All of the wood trim was replaced, including the shift knob, and the center console around the shifter was restored. Originally equipped with air conditioning, the car’s A/C system was not restored although the wiring and channels remain in place. The VDO gauges and a cassette head unit are said to function properly. 99,544 miles are shown on the odometer, though true mileage is unknown.

The 3.0-liter M30 inline-six produced 180 hp when new and was rebuilt by the previous owner. The car was originally equipped with an automatic transmission, and a 5-speed manual gearbox from another BMW was rebuilt and installed during the restoration. New wiring, fuel lines, hoses, belts, and filters are present, and a new stainless steel exhaust system was added.

Several photos showing the condition of the undercarriage and suspension can be seen in the image gallery below.

A large collection of included photos detail the restoration project, including the bodywork performed on a rotisserie as shown above. The seller notes that no paper records exist for the restoration, as he purchased the vehicle contingent on it being restored by the previous owner, who performed the work himself.