1972 BMW 3.0 CSL Market Value & Price History
The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL has a current market value of $161,280 as of Nov 5, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2014 between $119,111 and $201,600. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL (9 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Value as of Nov 5, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $95,200 | 12,719 mi | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $296,500 | — | Manual |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $119,111 | 6,835 mi | — |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 100,625 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $201,600 | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $225,000 | 37,904 mi | Manual |
| Feb 3, 2022 | $98,500 | 73,000 mi | — |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $131,600 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2019 | $160,000 | 47,000 mi | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | $148,500 | — | Manual |
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1972 BMW 3.0 CSL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL worth?
A 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL is worth approximately $161,280 as of Nov 5, 2026, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 13, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $119,111 and $201,600; the full verified range is $95,200 to $296,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 10 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL sales in total.
Are 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSL. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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