BMW 2800 CS
1968–1971
Lowest price
US$9,350
Since 2020
Median price
US$60,500
Since 2020 · n=4
Highest price
US$154,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
4
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 4 lots

Based on 4 verified auction results
US$60,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-25.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$31,683
-48%
5-Year Forecast
US$26,099
-57%
Estimates based on 4 verified United States sales.
Market scores
46
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The BMW 2800 CS has declined sharply to a median of US$60,500, down 25 percent year-over-year, with a sell signal now active. The downward trajectory appears structural rather than cyclical, reflecting broader softness in this segment of the early 1970s European coupe market.
Transaction volume remains extremely thin, with only four sales tracked over the past twelve months. This scarcity of market activity limits both discovery and pricing transparency, making each transaction harder to benchmark and creating friction for prospective sellers seeking orderly exits.
The model carries a collectible rating with moderate desirability, a designation that typically reflects its historical importance but limited competition from similarly aged rivals. No current listings are active in the US market, consistent with the thin liquidity environment.
Base projections point to further substantial declines ahead. The three-year outlook suggests a median near US$31,700, a drop of nearly 48 percent from current levels, while the five-year base case implies continued erosion to approximately US$26,100, or 57 percent below today's prices.
The combination of recent depreciation, sparse transaction flow, and extended downside projections suggests this is not a recovery window. Owners holding examples should evaluate their holding costs against the risk of further softening before the liquidity environment potentially tightens further.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$60,500
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked11
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared11 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through75%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$71,088
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$9,350 – US$154,000
- Total Sales Tracked4
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.