New London, CT | USA
Description
1972 BMW CSL nice older model track car track driven in NY Watkins Glen and CA track prepared has RA-1 tires and many other extras inquire within this listing for more details. SERIOUS buyers and Inquiry’s only please! Registered inspected and special auto insured the car is freshly painted added a new updated paint photos. ...
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Our Take:
- Rarity and Motorsport Pedigree: The 1972 BMW CSL, especially when prepared as a track car, is a gem in the automotive world. Known as the "Batmobile" due to its aerodynamic design, this model was built by BMW to dominate touring car races—it's a blend of rarity and pure racing heritage. If you're into cars with a story, this one's got pages!
- Weight Reduction and Performance: The "L" in CSL stands for "leicht" (light), traditional German efficiency, as BMW undertook serious measures to cut weight: thinner steel, aluminum parts, and even plastic windows. It's like the automotive version of shedding the winter pounds for summer—this lightweight design significantly improved its track performance.
- Historical Significance: The CSL was pivotal in establishing BMW's performance image, with its success in the European Touring Car Championship. If you're standing next to this car, you're essentially brushing shoulders with a piece of motorsport history! It's cars like these that laid the foundation for the BMW M series.
- Current Condition and Usage: Featuring recent track use at Watkins Glen and California, along with a fresh coat of paint, this particular CSL is not just a museum piece but a living, breathing track machine. With RA-1 tires and a suite of improvements, it's ready to hit the road or track—just as it's meant to.
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