This 1971 BMW E9 has been built into an interesting re-creation of the legendary 3.5CSL Batmobile racer. A real race version will be auctioned this weekend in Monterey, and we suspect for multiple times the asking price of this car, so for someone looking for a track toy this could be a hot ticket. Many of the details seem really well done, if not exactly the same as the factory cars. Find it here on eBay in Laredo, Texas.

The original 3.0 CSL was BMW’s homologation special, built as a lighter, wider, meaner version of the 3.0 CS to race the European Touring Car championship. The car dominated the series for many years, becoming an iconic car for BMW enthusiasts. This car has been built from a standard (and less-expensive) CS chassis, having body panels and paint job added to mimic the factory race cars.

Certainly safety in a track/race car is paramount, and we don’t begrudge the modern Sparco race seat, but the carbon fiber molded dashboard and console are a little distracting. The roll cage seems stout, though if the goal is racing, some sanctioning bodies may require an additional bar across the door openings.

The 3.6 liter twin-cam M88 engine is likely sourced from the first generation M5, and has been thoroughly modified to produce a claimed 345 horsepower. Interestingly, a trio of Weber sidedraft carbs has been fitted, rather than the individual throttle fuel injection that would have been stock on the M5, or the Kugelfischer mechanical units on the CSL. The carbs give the engine a more period look.

This car should make an excellent track day companion that will turn heads every time.