3.0 CSL manufacture date?

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   Hello
I've just bought a RHD 3.0 CSL in chamonix white with Batmobile kit, chassis number 2285308, registered in 1973. 
Am I right in thinking that this car will have been manufactured in 1972?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Rob

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robbeddington Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19-October-2005 Location: Robin Hood Country Status: Offline Points: 6	Topic: 3.0 CSL manufacture date? Posted: 19-October-2005 at 14:26
	Hello I've just bought a RHD 3.0 CSL in chamonix white with Batmobile kit, chassis number 2285308, registered in 1973. Am I right in thinking that this car will have been manufactured in 1972? Any help greatly appreciated. Rob

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3.0csl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 21-June-2004 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 139	Posted: 19-October-2005 at 16:02
	That is a nice car. Should go very well with the set up it has. All rhd csls were built in the last quarter of 72 and so are tax exempt. Where will you and the car be based? Regards, Rohan
	Rohan Murphy 3.0 csl 2285146 3.0 csl 2275522

robbeddington Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19-October-2005 Location: Robin Hood Country Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 19-October-2005 at 16:49
	Many thanks Rohan. Much appreciated. I live just off the A1 in Nottinghamshire. I'm very much looking forward to many miles with the car - I've been a long time looking for one ... Thanks again. Rob

3.0csl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 21-June-2004 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 139	Posted: 19-October-2005 at 18:02
	Rob, good to have another csl owner out in the open! I was thinking of taking my bat to martek for a resto as they looked like they knew the cars well but the guy who had it sold the business recently so I didnt bother. As for the manufacture of the car, if it is for tax exemption you will need proof of this which can be obtained from BMW. Regards, Rohan
	Rohan Murphy 3.0 csl 2285146 3.0 csl 2275522

Daxklynsmith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 15-October-2003 Location: Galway Status: Offline Points: 232	Posted: 20-October-2005 at 17:29
	Congratulations Rob,enjoy, www.e9coupe.com will give you a fast answer as to what year the bat was actually made regards
	Dax Klynsmith

marc.lovell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 16-June-2004 Status: Offline Points: 47	Posted: 21-October-2005 at 07:28
	I live just off the A1 in Nottinghamshire Just up the road from me...my csl is quite often parked at City Ground on a Saturday afternoon...come on Forest. Welcome to the forum. My Csl is tax exempt and reged in `73, dvlc tok some perwading it was made in `72 and in the end would only excpt a letter from BMW to say it was manufactured in `72. Is it the car with the triple carbs ? regards marc

Drew540i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Available from all good newsagents! Joined: 15-August-2005 Location: The Mansfield Massive Status: Offline Points: 632	Posted: 21-October-2005 at 13:14
	Retford? or Newark?? Mine was 2285240, registered in Dec 1972. Inka Orange, rest in peace

robbeddington Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19-October-2005 Location: Robin Hood Country Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 22-October-2005 at 18:53
	Hi Drew and Marc Tuxford, on the A1 between Retford and Newark. Marc, sounds like you're close by. We will have to meet up some time soon and talk Coupes. We could talk football, but I'm a West Ham man myself. Saw Forest play a blinder against the Hammers last year, just after Brian Clough passed away. Yes it's got triple Webers, and a Schrick high lift camshaft, but is still fairly civilised. Thanks for your advice on the manufacture date. I have written to BMW and we will see what gives. Regards.

Drew540i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Available from all good newsagents! Joined: 15-August-2005 Location: The Mansfield Massive Status: Offline Points: 632	Posted: 23-October-2005 at 12:52
	I know Tuxford well. Bought a car there once and used to live in Church Warsop. There's a good Car Club meet, first Monday of every month - next one is November 7th, Winsick Arms, Clay Cross. It's just off the A617 going towards Chesterfield from the M1.

robbeddington Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19-October-2005 Location: Robin Hood Country Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 24-October-2005 at 13:54
	Thanks again for your help. I emailed Customer Service at BMW UK on Friday. BMW in Munich replied today (Monday) with the manufacture date (19 December 1972) and the delivery date to BMW Concessionaires in London. Now that's service. Rob Edited by robbeddington