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BMW 2800 CS

1968–1971

BMW 2800 CS

Based on 4 verified auction results

No signal yet

Market value · recent verified sales

Price History

Sept 2023Today

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£0

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£0

+13%

Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The BMW 2800 CS remains thinly traded in the UK market, with only four sales tracked across our database and no active listings at present. This scarcity of transaction data limits our ability to establish a reliable current median price or track meaningful year-on-year movement.

The model carries a collectible classification with a score of 6, reflecting its status as an appreciating classic, though desirability remains low in the current market. Limited production numbers and period significance support its standing as a legitimate collectible, but buyer interest has not yet translated into strong demand.

Liquidity is constrained, which typically means longer holding periods for sellers and limited negotiating leverage. The illiquid nature of the market suggests that pricing is likely to vary considerably between individual transactions and that finding a ready buyer requires patience or strategic timing.

Over a three-year horizon, the base projection suggests appreciation of approximately 9.5 percent, with a five-year outlook pointing toward 12.8 percent growth. These modest gains reflect gradual recognition of the model's classic status rather than any near-term surge in collector enthusiasm.

The lack of current pricing data and recent transaction volume makes it difficult to assess whether the market is moving toward or away from these projections. Potential buyers or sellers should expect considerable gaps between asking prices and realized values given the sparse trading activity.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed2
  • SORN'd (off-road)4
  • Total in DVLA records6
  • All BMW 2800 CSs7
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through25%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£29,760
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£24,750 – £38,750
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £29,539

    the-market · 10 Sept 2025

  • £24,750

    Collecting Cars · 12 Oct 2023

  • £26,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Sept 2023

  • £38,750

    Collecting Cars · 12 Sept 2023

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