BMW 3.0 CSL

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Multi vehicle - Reviews Article The sophisticated steal
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Publication Classic Cars April 2006
The sophisticated steal - These Seventies GTs were daring, exotic, surprising - and incredibly expensive for their time.  Today's prices are low enough that you can start plotting your heist now.  We'll help you choose. 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal, 1971 Fiat Dino 2.4, 1972 BMW 3.0CSL, 1971 Citroen SM.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Buying Guide - BMW CS (1965-1975)
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Publication Classic Cars February 2005
Buying Guide - BMW CS (1965-1975) - If you fancy a fast, stylish and practical coupé, the BMW CS could be the car for you.  Follow this guide to avoid the pitfalls its sexy but rust-prone bodywork can present.
Features Article Side by Side - Sport for all
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Publication Practical Classics October 2001
Side by Side - Sport for all - John Simister charts the rise of homologated cars.  BMW 3.0 CSL, Ford Capri RS3100, Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR, Rover Vitesse Twin-Plenum, Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Classic Cars February 2000 pg 48
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Publication Classic Cars February 2000
BMW Batmobile. Batmobile returns. BMW pulled out all the stops to win the European Touring Car Championship in the Seventies and created a car so outlandish it was nicknamed the Batmobile. We take it back to its spiritual home: the Nürburgring.
Features Article Classic Cars February 2000 pg 58
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Publication Classic Cars February 2000
Racing Batmobiles. Wing commander. Yes, it had wings and lorded over touring car racing for a decade.But it also dallied with turbos, seduced privateers and postured as art. We trace the incomparable career of the Batmobile.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article The saviour's express
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Publication Classic & Sports Car August 2007
The saviour's express - If it wasn't for one man, BMW would have been bought by arch-rival Daimler-Benz.  Martin Buckley drives the unique 3200CS cabriolet the board gave Dr Herbert Quandt to say thank you.
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Car classics - BMW 3.0 CSL
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Publication Car June 2007
Car classics - BMW 3.0 CSL
Single vehicle -Reviews Article Buying Power - BMW 3.0CS
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 29 March 2007
Buying Power - BMW 3.0CS - One of the truly great and individualistic BMWs, the CS was a major factor in making the world start paying attention to the marque in the Seventies.  RICHARD GUNN looks at buying these most stylish of German sports coupes.
Restoration Article Mean lightweight
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Publication Classics Monthly November 2006
Mean lightweight - There are so many fake BMW 3.0 CSLs around that it can be hard to spot the genuine article.  This one is the real deal.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Mad about the bat
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Publication Classic & Sports Car February 2006
Mad about the bat - Nothing came close to the epic Capri vs CSL battles.  Jeremy Walton worked for Ford then, now he exclusively tests Stuck and Amon's actual works BMW.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Sparring partners
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Publication Octane October 2005
Sparring partners - While BMW battled with Ford in the Touring Car Championship, Porsche prepared to take on the victor - the competition gave life to two fantastic homologation specials. BMW CSL v Porsche Carrera RS
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Munich Legends
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Publication Classic & Sports Car July 2004
Munich Legends - Richard Heseltine compares a low-fat, high-protein Bavarian diet from 30 years ago, BMW’s CSL, with its latest  M3 recipe.
Multi vehicle - Reviews Article Street lighting
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Publication Car October 2003
Street lighting - BMW has made the CSL version of the M3 not only lighter than the Porsche 911 but also more powerful.  You just know there has to be a catch. - M3 CSL v 911 C2

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