A 1969 BMW 2800CS with European-market roots and more than four decades of family history is drawing attention as its online auction nears its final days.
Finished in white over a black interior, the pillarless coupe is titled in Virginia and equipped with a metric instrument cluster. Bidding has reached $20,000 with one bid placed ahead of the auction’s scheduled June 5 closing. The seller reports that the car was purchased by their father while he was stationed in Germany in 1983, exported to the United States the following year and kept within the family ever since.
The 2800CS is part of BMW’s E9 coupe range, a model line introduced in 1968 as a six-cylinder evolution of the earlier 2000CS. Built with elegant Karmann bodywork, the E9 combined grand touring comfort with proportions that helped shape BMW’s modern performance identity. The early 2800CS established the formula with a 2.8-liter inline-six engine, a cleaner and lower front-end design than its predecessor, and the long-hood, airy-cabin profile that became central to the model’s appeal.
The E9 platform later developed into the 3.0CS and the homologation-focused 3.0CSL, a model whose touring-car achievements added motorsports credibility to the series and strengthened BMW’s performance image.
Power in this 2800CS comes from a 2.8-liter straight-six engine rated at approximately 170 horsepower and 173 pound-feet of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
The seller reports that the car is currently equipped with 14-inch wheels, a CSL Batmobile-style front valence, chrome over-fenders, exterior stripes, a trunk lid spoiler and driving lights. Inside, the coupe features leather upholstery and wood trim, reflecting the model’s grand touring character.
The BMW has been repainted in the past, according to the seller. Known flaws include chips and scratches around the exterior, weathered trim, wheel wear and older tires with 2008 date codes on some of them. The cabin shows wear on the seats, wood trim and other interior surfaces. Corrosion is also noted beneath the driver-side fender, in the trunk and on some underbody components.
Included with the sale are two keys, a spare tire, historical documents and a PDF copy of the owner’s manual. The seller reports acquiring the BMW in 2024.
With its European-market background, long family ownership history and connection to one of BMW’s most important coupe lines, the 1969 2800CS presents a distinctive example of the brand’s early grand touring era.
Source: Cars & Bids