BMW 3.0 CS, CSL 2211376

 

All photos below from fall 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visual identifier: two-colored, typical and exclusive direction indicators for the Italian market

Equipment: optional lightweight Vertex Plexiglas windows.

Outside color: Colorado (002)

Original equipment: 2018: Its 4-Speed transmission appears to be original to the car.

Modifications:

• In or around 1974, its original 2,985cc engine was replaced by the more potent, then-current 3.3-liter E3 engine with triple Weber carburetion.
• Danny claims it is Alpina b2-s engine Alpina headers
• Around 2018: 16” Alpina split rims and a series 2 Alpina spoiler.
• From Danny: When I bought the car it had An e3 engine, incorrect steering wheel, stereo system, some interior air System supposedly commonly done in Italy. It had the ugly green battery the front nose was painted orange. I had purchased many parts from my friend Yannick Bernat in France when he exited the hobby including Alpina air box setup with correct carbs, Alpina built headers, correct steering wheel. I also purchased a documented Alpina b2-s engine from another contact in Germany. So now the car is pretty cool setup to Alpina specs but with 16” split rims and series 2 front lip spoiler.

History:

• While its earliest Italian owner history is unknown, the car was apparently raced in Italy for a number of years early on.
•  In 1986 it was imported by its second owner, Robert Mandraccia, from Italy to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and then on to Fort Myers, Florida. To meet U.S. standards the car was fitted with safety glass and an American-spec steel front bumper. It was then repainted from its original Colorado Orange to Polaris Silver Metallic with tri-tone M stripes. An active member of the CSL club network, Mr. Mandraccia kept extensive records of his ownership, all of which are included in the documentation.
• In 1998 Ormond Beach, Florida, resident James Arocho took ownership of the car, which by that time was known as a Prototype due to its many early production details. He used it sparingly over the course of his ownership, but nonetheless was highly impressed by the power and agility it displayed during rare track sessions.
• The car then made its way into the Craig Brody Collection, where it was completely dismantled and stripped to bare metal for a ground-up restoration. It was refinished in its original code 2 Colorado Orange with Black CSL stripes and chrome fender trim, and refitted with the original Green-tinted Vertex Plexiglas windows for maximum authenticity. Its mechanical restoration included a new custom-built factory-style exhaust system to extract full power from the 3.3L inline-6 cylinder engine. In addition to its excellent original velour competition seats, the interior retains its original wood trim, steering wheel and carpeting, as well as the unique rear passenger compartment fresh air ducting exclusive to early-production models. The car was completed with restored original 14x7-inch wheels and Michelin XWX radial tires to complete its return to stock factory Lightweight specification.

Transactions:

• Sold
• Fall 2014: for sale at $199,500
• 2014: Did not sell for $180,000 at Mecum Auctions in Monterey

Did not

Owners:

1. Sold to Danny Minkin, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
2. Craig Brody
3. 1988: James Arocho
4. 1986:  Robert Mandraccia, USA
5. September 7, 1972:  delivery to BMW Italia S.p.A., in Palazzo, Verona, Italy 
6. December 1, 1971: production