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BMW E9 Broadspeed prototype chassis 2211343

BMW supplied this prototype to Broadspeed for Group 2 development. RM records a period podium, testing by Niki Lauda, and a Batmobile kit fitted before the June 1973 US sale.

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Documented auction results

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Selected source records in the original currency. Fees, specification, and condition can differ between sales.
ChassisDate and auctionOutcome and priceEvidence
221134320 Nov 2026RM Sotheby’s · The Munich Auction 20261971 BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile'Outcome unconfirmedEstimate EUR 380,000 to EUR 480,000Auction evidenceScheduled offering on 20 November 2026. The estimate is published and the outcome is unconfirmed.
22113435 Feb 2025RM Sotheby’s · Paris 20251971 BMW 3.0 CSL 'Batmobile'UnsoldEstimate EUR 500,000 to EUR 650,000Auction evidenceFactory development prototype with later Batmobile kit. Exclude from production Batmobile comparables.

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Chassis and provenance

BMW supplied this prototype to Broadspeed for Group 2 development. RM records a period podium, testing by Niki Lauda, and a Batmobile kit fitted before the June 1973 US sale.

Explore the BMW 3.0 CSL (E9) guide
  1. 1971 · Broadspeed Group 2 development

    BMW supplied the prototype E9 to Broadspeed for Group 2 development.

    Event evidence
  2. 1972 · European Touring Car Championship

    RM records a podium with John Fitzpatrick and testing at Silverstone by Niki Lauda.

    Event evidence
  3. Jun 1973 · Transferred to the Vasek Polak team

    RM describes the Batmobile body kit as already fitted before the June 1973 US sale. The fitment day is unconfirmed.

    Event evidence

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