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BMW E9 3.0CS value
What a 1968–1975 BMW 3.0CS (E9) sells for, from 121 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E9 3.0CS value by mileage
The median sale price in each 25,000-mile band, over the last 24 months. A band is shown where at least two cars sold in it.
| Mileage | Median sale price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $82,000 | 3 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $51,500 | 4 | see the sales |
E9 3.0CS prices over time
Every E9 3.0CS sale on record, May 2016 to Oct 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $64,750 across 10 sales, against $46,125 across 12 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +40.4%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,250 | 8 |
| 2025 | $48,988 | 11 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $57,999 | 17 |
| 2022 | $70,575 | 16 |
| 2021 | $64,500 | 13 |
| 2020 | $76,250 | 12 |
| 2019 | $74,501 | 16 |
| 2016 | $35,000 | 5 |
What color is worth on the E9 3.0CS
Too few E9 3.0CS sales share a color to measure what each is worth. The colors sold most often:
| Color | Sales |
|---|---|
| Polaris Silver | 18 |
| Fjord Blue | 10 |
| Blue | 8 |
| Baikal Blue | 7 |
| Silver | 7 |
| Brown | 3 |
| Chamonix White | 2 |
| Riviera Blue | 2 |
| Verona Red | 2 |
| Agave Green | 1 |
| Beige | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
Recent E9 3.0CS sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1973 | — | $87,500 | Baikal Blue | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1971 | — | $37,500 | Polaris Silver | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 1974 | 60,000 | $52,000 | Polaris Silver | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2026 | 1973 | — | $57,500 | Gray | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2026 | 1973 | 61,000 | $95,000 | Verona Red | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2026 | 1972 | — | $125,000 | Malaga | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 2026 | 1972 | 17,000 | $44,000 | Dark Blue | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 2026 | 1974 | 99,000 | $57,000 | Sienna | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 2025 | 1973 | — | $80,500 | Baikal Blue | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2025 | 1973 | 86,000 | $72,000 | Anthracite | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2025 | 1972 | — | $29,250 | Tundra | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2025 | 1972 | — | $48,988 | Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
Every E9 3.0CS sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E9 3.0CS?
Check its history before you buy. An AutoCheck report for any VIN is $5, emailed to you as a PDF: title brands, reported accidents, odometer readings, owners and auction history.
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If your E9 3.0CS was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E9 3.0CS there is often nothing comparable for sale nearby. The Total Loss Market Valuation Report puts the sales above in front of your adjuster: the comparable sales at your mileage with links, every adjustment itemized in dollars, what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, your state's rule, and a letter to the adjuster in your name. The preview is free; the report is $199.
Questions
What is a BMW E9 3.0CS worth?
The median 1968–1975 BMW 3.0CS (E9) sold for $54,000 over the last 24 months, across 22 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $42,250 and $72,000, and the full range ran from $26,750 to $133,000. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 50,000 to 75,000 miles sold for a median of $82,000, and cars with 75,000 to 100,000 miles for $51,500.
Are E9 3.0CS prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $64,750 across 10 sales, against $46,125 across 12 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +40.4%. That compares every sale in each period, so a change in the mileage or condition of the cars offered moves it as well as the market does.
Where do these E9 3.0CS prices come from?
From 121 completed auction sales of the E9 3.0CS on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids, each a public record with photographs, mileage and a final price. Asking prices are not used. Special variants, race and project cars, branded titles, parts and museum-mileage examples are left out so they cannot skew a median.
My E9 3.0CS was totaled. How do I show the insurer what it was worth?
Look up your car in the valuation tool with its year and mileage, then start the Total Loss Market Valuation Report from there. It lists the comparable sales with links, itemizes every adjustment in dollars, states what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, and opens with a letter to your adjuster. The preview is free and the report is $199.
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