1972 BMW 3.0 S
Chassis No. 3152453
BMW returned to six-cylinder power at the top of its sedan range in 1968 with the 2500 and 2800, expanding the lineup in 1971 with the larger-engined 3.0 S and 3.0 Si. Powered by the M30 straight-six—a chain-driven single-overhead-camshaft unit producing 180 PS—the 3.0 S combined genuine executive refinement with a top speed approaching 210 km/h. All-independent suspension, servo-assisted all-disc brakes, and available automatic transmission made it among the most successful grand touring saloons of its era.
This particular example, chassis 3152453, must rank among the finest unrestored survivors of its kind anywhere in the world. Registered on 26 July 1972 through automag Buchner + Linse, BMW's main Munich dealer on Landsberger Straße, it was supplied new to Alzmetall Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik u. Gießerei—the machine tool company of Harald Friedrich, whose factory was located in Traunreut in Upper Bavaria. Finished in Blau Metallic and specified with automatic transmission, the car was placed in long-term private storage essentially from the point of delivery. The odometer today shows just 32 kilometers from new.
The Fahrzeugbrief, stamped by the Munich registration authority on 26 July 1972, carries no subsequent ownership entries whatsoever. Accompanying the car are its original service booklet, European service station directory, owner's handbook, and a letter from Buchner + Linse dated 18 August 1972 formally delivering the title to Harald Friedrich. For the collector of time-capsule-like specimens, chassis 3152453 would be an exceptional candidate for Preservation Class judging at BMW gatherings, where originality and documented history of this caliber are without peer.
PREVIEW DETAILS:
This lot will be available for viewing in person at Museo Alfa Romeo from Thursday, 14th May 2026 to Monday, 18th May 2026.
SALE LOCATION:
Italy
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
10% + VAT on the Hammer Price
TITLE/REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS:
German Fahrzeugbrief
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
New Means of Transport: This Lot was first entered into service no more than 6 months ago or has been driven for no more than 6,000 kilometers and therefore is considered a New Means of Transport for movements within the European Union (EU). Acquisition VAT is payable by the Buyer upon arrival of the Lot in the EU destination country. Broad Arrow reserves the right to collect a deposit of 22% of the sale price from the Buyer which will be refunded after receiving satisfactory evidence of removal from Italy and registration in another EU country.
POST-AUCTION REMOVAL AND STORAGE:
Following the auction, this lot will be removed from site and transferred to a nearby third-party storage facility pending receipt of payment. The removal fee of €450 + VAT will be charged to the buyer. Storage charges of €50 + VAT per lot per day will also be charged from Thursday, 21st May 2026.
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Chassis No. 3152453
BMW returned to six-cylinder power at the top of its sedan range in 1968 with the 2500 and 2800, expanding the lineup in 1971 with the larger-engined 3.0 S and 3.0 Si. Powered by the M30 straight-six—a chain-driven single-overhead-camshaft unit producing 180 PS—the 3.0 S combined genuine executive refinement with a top speed approaching 210 km/h. All-independent suspension, servo-assisted all-disc brakes, and available automatic transmission made it among the most successful grand touring saloons of its era.
This particular example, chassis 3152453, must rank among the finest unrestored survivors of its kind anywhere in the world. Registered on 26 July 1972 through automag Buchner + Linse, BMW's main Munich dealer on Landsberger Straße, it was supplied new to Alzmetall Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik u. Gießerei—the machine tool company of Harald Friedrich, whose factory was located in Traunreut in Upper Bavaria. Finished in Blau Metallic and specified with automatic transmission, the car was placed in long-term private storage essentially from the point of delivery. The odometer today shows just 32 kilometers from new.
The Fahrzeugbrief, stamped by the Munich registration authority on 26 July 1972, carries no subsequent ownership entries whatsoever. Accompanying the car are its original service booklet, European service station directory, owner's handbook, and a letter from Buchner + Linse dated 18 August 1972 formally delivering the title to Harald Friedrich. For the collector of time-capsule-like specimens, chassis 3152453 would be an exceptional candidate for Preservation Class judging at BMW gatherings, where originality and documented history of this caliber are without peer.
PREVIEW DETAILS:
This lot will be available for viewing in person at Museo Alfa Romeo from Thursday, 14th May 2026 to Monday, 18th May 2026.
SALE LOCATION:
Italy
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
10% + VAT on the Hammer Price
TITLE/REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS:
German Fahrzeugbrief
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
New Means of Transport: This Lot was first entered into service no more than 6 months ago or has been driven for no more than 6,000 kilometers and therefore is considered a New Means of Transport for movements within the European Union (EU). Acquisition VAT is payable by the Buyer upon arrival of the Lot in the EU destination country. Broad Arrow reserves the right to collect a deposit of 22% of the sale price from the Buyer which will be refunded after receiving satisfactory evidence of removal from Italy and registration in another EU country.
POST-AUCTION REMOVAL AND STORAGE:
Following the auction, this lot will be removed from site and transferred to a nearby third-party storage facility pending receipt of payment. The removal fee of €450 + VAT will be charged to the buyer. Storage charges of €50 + VAT per lot per day will also be charged from Thursday, 21st May 2026.
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