1971 BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile'

Hugely significant and unique BMW racing prototype. Developed for Group 2 competition on behalf of the factory by Broadspeed. Podium result for John Fitzpatrick in the 1972 European Touring Car Championship; tested at Silverstone by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Niki Lauda. Competed in the United States; updated in period with ‘Batmobile’ body kit. Reportedly the first car finished in the now-iconic BMW Motorsport stripes livery. Featured in the 22 June 1972 issue of Autosport, the July 1972 issue of Motor Sport Magazine, and Unbeatable BMW by Jeremy Walton.

Estimate:£319,010

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