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BMW 2800 CS

1968–1971

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  • Lowest price

    $11,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $34,800

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    $58,100

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

BMW 2800 CS

Based on 3 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

$55,444

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

$29,035

-48%

5-Year Forecast

$23,918

-57%

Estimates pool 10 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The BMW 2800 CS has fallen sharply in the Australian market, with the median price now standing at $55,444 AUD—down 25 percent over the past twelve months and signaling a shift away from its earlier appreciating-classic status. The downward momentum is pronounced, with no active listings currently tracking, suggesting both constrained supply and subdued buyer interest.

Transaction volume remains thin, with only two recorded sales in the past year and three total in the tracked dataset, making reliable price discovery difficult. This illiquid market means buyers and sellers face extended holding periods and wider bid-ask spreads when deals do occur.

The BMW 2800 CS sits in the collectible tier with moderate desirability, though without production figures on hand, the supply story remains incomplete. The car's appeal appears to have narrowed in recent years, reflecting broader softening in demand for early 1970s German grand tourers in the region.

Forward projections paint a sobering picture: the base case suggests a median price of $29,035 AUD within three years—a decline of 48 percent from current levels—and $23,918 AUD by year five, representing a total erosion of 57 percent. These forecasts assume continued weakening without catalyst events or regional market reversal.

The medium-confidence rating reflects genuine data scarcity rather than signal noise. Prospective buyers should approach any purchase as a use car rather than a store of value, while holders with no emotional attachment may find the current window preferable to waiting for stabilization lower down.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$55,444
  • 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%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$34,800
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$11,500 – $58,100
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • $11,500

    Collecting Cars · 11 Aug 2025

  • $58,100

    Collecting Cars · 6 Sept 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.