Model code 7071

Exterior code (paint code): Black (086) . One of only two black 3.2l

Mileage: 201X: 46,000 original miles.

Condition: 201X: unrestored with original paint, no rust as it was imported from Italy to California early in its life,

Original equipment: The rear wing and roof spoiler are still packed in the trunk, just as they were delivered new in Italy. Original 4-speed transmission, LSD, and original 3.2 liter engine. factory power mirrors

Modifications: all original except for driving lights, red side markers (required by DOT when imported) and stereo. Upgrades limited to Alpina 16" wheels

History: the car was exported to California early in its life, where it has remained since. It has had only three owners, all of whom lived in dry climates, kept the car garaged, rarely drove it, and carefully maintained it.

David Baker of Oroville, California was a mechanic who worked on CSI Inc's CSL and other cars  and he bought this car from an elderly couple who lived in Malibu, California, and who visited his shop for repairs on the car while on a road trip to his area, probably around 2007. They had owned the car for a very long time--possibly even importing it from Italy themselves. Dave bought it from them for a reported $35,000, because they were too old to drive it and just wanted to get rid of it. Anyway, CSI Inc tried to resell it for David for a year or more, and Dave kept raising his price. CSI Inc had several offers, but he rejected them all. During that time, Mike Goertz heard about the car and went to David's mom's house with $65,000 in cash, and persuaded her to sell it to him (she was the legal owner of the car) for that amount. This was probably late 2009. Then in August 2010 Mike showed the car at Monterey, and a friend of his saw it there and bought it from him for $225,000.

Transactions:

• August 2010: $225,000
• For sale in 2009: $150,000. Actual transaction at $65,000
• Dave: $35,000

Owner:

1. Michael Goertz (United States of America)
2. David Baker of Oroville, California
3. Italy
4. Delivered on March 6th 1975 to the BMW dealership in Niederlassung Stuttgart.
5. Production: March 4th 1975