1973 BMW 3.0 CSi (E9) Classic Car Review

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3 жыл бұрын

Everybody talks about the BMW 3.0 CSL when they talk about the E9 model, but do they know that the CSL was largely based on the 3.0 CSi? Yes, the multiple European Touring Car Championship title winning CSL street car is 210KG lighter than the CSi, but the engine it uses is largely based on the 3.0 CSi with only has a slight engine capacity and horsepower increase (3.0 to 3.1 litre and only a handful more horsepower). So the 3.0 CSi is a special car with racing pedigree in its own right! Very rare in Hong Kong and especially in rust-free form like the one we are reviewing today - enjoy!
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@davidevans4089 3 жыл бұрын

The best looking BMW , much better than anything they make today.

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Can't disagree with that!

@RicherPickle Жыл бұрын

I have a 1973 Bavaria nearly restored.

@satoshinakamoto3342 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a sexy car. The design, the engine sound. Wish I was wealthy enough to own this, along with E28 M5

@stevey-nwas1230 2 жыл бұрын

Best looking car in the world 👊👊👊👊👊 That why my mates family have 5 of them , .... yes ...I said 5 great investment also , prices only going up and up on the csl model specially with the csi model following behind Better to own this model than having money in the bank earning you pennies While these cars are going up in their thousands every year And my mates family drive them all in the summer only Great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@swisscottage1070 2 жыл бұрын

That beauty will turn more heads than anything that is made today.

@juniorrobinson4678 Жыл бұрын

Yip so agree this and the E30 and E36 only BMs that do it for me

@allanlai_ 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car. Love the pillar-less look.

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Allan!

@kentvonseverin1257 Жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful example. The LHD cars are exceptionally beautiful to North Americans like myself, with solid wood dash spar that was only used in the LHD vehicles. When I looked through the service records of my 1973 CS there is a history of the ledge of the inner front fender being vacuumed ($250.00 maintenance). The E9 comes alive at 60mph.

@P--O 9 ай бұрын

From the time when they still made beautiful cars and specially this model!

@paulvon2378 Ай бұрын

work of art you can drive

@tedd7028 8 ай бұрын

Amazing editing and footage. Just what I needed to see to learn more about my dream car.

@instacarhk5963 8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@germantecahd3416 3 жыл бұрын

My dream car...

@lexburen5932 2 жыл бұрын

i dont know but with prices for a well sorted clean examples low kilometers these E9's go for wel over 80.000 €. I think these are well regarded as a classic car, but go under the radar you dont see them a lot they are rare sight

@gnaegi444 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car! My dad had one in Taiga Green.. best ever..

@alvene1 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice shots!!! Very cinematic!!!! I like the car too but your video is very nicely made!! Well done!!

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Alvene!

@RecoveringGenius 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen your channel before, this is the first time. Great English and car knowledge my friend. Cheers to doing a great job.

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Stay tuned for more videos in the future!

@peterchan6567 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really well put together video, congratulations! Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff!!

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-en9zo2ol4z Жыл бұрын

A special favourite of mine, the distinctive rakish front end along with the wonderful sweep of the C pillar is very distinctive, without peer as far as I am aware.

@vinceyungHK 3 жыл бұрын

Love the drone footage! And a great review ! Very enjoyable 😊

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@emixmim 3 жыл бұрын

Great review as usual! Looking forward to the next video!

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

@Gavin-oq5tt 3 жыл бұрын

Really good and informative video. Thank you. PS. Just got sight of the 550 in the last shot, so thinking that this was a very good day for reviewing cars!

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Good catch! Different days though, HK is a very small place after all haha

@DT-of5qq 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Art on wheels.

@moinhaider1496 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely scenery, car and commentary!

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

@resQ-av8r Ай бұрын

I had the same color CSL back in the late 80s and his impression and my memory don't line up. I lived on top of a mountain outside Frankfurt (Feldberg) and my neighbor had a 74 RSR ... although we worked in the same place we'd often race to work and the CSL would often win. This car with updated bilstein suspension & front airdam was better than the Porsche of the day. The RUST issue was true back then with my CSL only being 15 years old (it had a full body rotiserie resto back then .. trunk, floor & front firewall/fender area). The metal was sourced in France back then (as I recall) and it was just not up to BMW standard.

@songgreaty3338 2 жыл бұрын

I first saw this beautiful car in Mongkok when I was a school kid in 1970's. Love at first sight. many Tks for your marvellous video! Bring back many good old memories. l got a 1972 Benz 280C 4 speed manual anyway, a memorable car as well.

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video sparks back good memories for you, thanks for your support!

@songgreaty3338 2 жыл бұрын

@@instacarhk5963 Many Tks indeed!

@kzfp 3 жыл бұрын

The camera panning is so good in this video!

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching PK!!

@grxiii 4 ай бұрын

I want one of these so bad.

@davidcrouch3226 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel. Great presentation and super high production values. Nice work

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words! Please remember to like, share and subscribe :D

@teddylor1 2 жыл бұрын

This is always one of my favorite oldies, the body design is very stylish and classy

@Irishbrazilian 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous, thanks for the posting!!

@tekis0 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car and nice video!!

@Fc-cb3tn 3 жыл бұрын

It’s been a bit busy for me recently so I haven’t had the chance to watch many Instacar videos, but I’m glad I spent time on this. Production values have gone up a lot, with the music being there but not overly loud and covering up everything else, many more different shots to keep us entertained, and a very interesting choice of car to review. I’m certain you can continue making good reviews even with some of BMW’s recent disgusting releases.

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and support!

@tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766 3 жыл бұрын

Agree..... appears BMW has forgotten their roots and what would continue to work.... as far as the classic cars it would do them well to support that area of business. What an excellent job on his you did!

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766 Agree, cars these days just aren't what they were before! (fake exhaust noise, artificial backfiring etc.) Thanks for your support!

@tomwilbmwe3bavariamodified766 3 жыл бұрын

@@instacarhk5963 and too funny as I have the exact same steering wheel in my 72 e3 Bavaria!

@thomasjorame7835 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted one. love the shape

@stephenboulton1347 Жыл бұрын

A work of art

@bobcoats2708 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car and great paint color! Personally I prefer the stock alloys to the Alpinas, and I’d ditch the pinstriping and chrome wheel spats. To each his own. Sadly, it’s not a problem I’ll have, as I doubt I will ever be able to park an E9 in my garage.

@michaeltan3752 Жыл бұрын

Yes. No wheel splats. They tend to inhibit rust as water and mud are always present there. Overall, a marvelous and timeless design. Great colour. Great video!

@apatsalis Жыл бұрын

Very Special indeed

@davidbee9563 Жыл бұрын

Great review of a lovely e9 coupe. As you mentioned the CSL is quite similar to the CSi and many added the optional comforts back into the cars when new. Many confuse the CSL with the 3.2 "Batmobile" model which are quite rare and the values reflect that. When I was a young lad there was a 2800CS along my paper route that I admired. I think the chrome trim goes well with that metallic blue. Does anyone there have an 1800ti sedan? I had one briefly. It was the basis for the TiSA that was raced in the 2 litre touring car series before the smaller 02 two door model. It came with a 5 speed manual and rear disc brakes. That was pre-1970!

@locsman Жыл бұрын

I owned a white csa model back in the early 80's. I Paid £1400 for it.

@moraymedia2009 3 жыл бұрын

Waahh what an amazingly sexy car!!!

@waynert3548 Жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful

@Vincentsb1 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous BMW, breathtaking scenery! Which reservoir is it?

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Tai Tam!

@sanjeevsinghbrar7406 2 жыл бұрын

The car undoubtedly is fantastic. You presentation is impeccable🥇what I'd like to know how are things with the new mainland rules over the territory. Will you all be able to hold on to these lovely cars and bikes.

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Of course we can still enjoy our cars and bikes, no problem!

@raphaelfernandes5921 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 жыл бұрын

Nice scenery, car is awesome, this car the E-9 BMW 3.0 CSI,would serve as a basis for the 635 CSI model, if you make a comparison, you would see some of the 3.0 roots in it.

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Noted!

@njnj785 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching the video and interesting to see in asian country if I have more of these I would drive it in the islands of the Philippines.

@Re-InCarNation 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know of any big car meets in Hong Kong?

@instacarhk5963 3 жыл бұрын

Can't say i do!

@metaphysichien 2 жыл бұрын

nice !

@SergiuSalcau00 2 жыл бұрын

I want this car

@fillusrahim-xy9ib 4 ай бұрын

Iso rivolta equivalent 👍😍😍😍

@karlosism 2 жыл бұрын

what color is that? name of rims?

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Ford Blue. Wheels are Alpina, that's all i know.

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry it’s actually FJORD blue, not Ford

@seangelarden8753 2 жыл бұрын

Shock Towers were a problem area in all 70s BMW s

@rakaroots 2 жыл бұрын

What's the color name of this car?

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Ford Blue

@instacarhk5963 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry not Ford blue, FJORD blue

@rakaroots 2 жыл бұрын

@@instacarhk5963 Tysm for the answer, beautiful car 😍

@dougdarby3564 9 ай бұрын

Fjord blue metallic

@amanuelkindie5161 3 жыл бұрын

Classic cars don’t belong in big cities and countries like US. They are made to be driven in a greener town with vintage small buildings built in the medieval age , and where there are less people, countries like Italy and France, specially the country side towns in these countries . You just don’t get as much satisfaction driving a classic in an urban center with big flashy electric towers around you. It feels proper to drive a vintage car in a vintage town. Period don’t argue with me.