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 is trading at a median of $60,500 in the US market, having fallen 25 percent over the past year—a sharp reversal from its prior appreciation trajectory. The current technical signal is SELL, reflecting both recent weakness and forward-looking pressure on valuation.
Transaction activity remains sparse, with only four sales tracked over the past twelve months. This thin liquidity means that price discovery is limited and any individual sale can move the market meaningfully in either direction, creating risk for both buyers and sellers seeking efficient exits.
The 2800 CS carries a collectible rating with moderate desirability, positioning it as a secondary-tier classic rather than a first-rank blue chip. Production figures are unavailable, but the model's relative rarity and European heritage support its standing within the appreciating-classic segment, though that classification appears increasingly strained by recent price action.
The base projection for the next three years suggests a decline to approximately $31,700, representing a cumulative 48 percent loss from current levels. Over five years, the median is forecast to settle near $26,100, or 57 percent below today's price, signaling sustained downward pressure on values.
This deterioration reflects a broader retreat in the market for 1970s European coupes and aging luxury touring cars, categories that have struggled as collector interest has shifted toward higher-performance and more iconic nameplates. Unless significant new demand emerges or supply tightens unexpectedly, the 2800 CS appears caught in a secular decline rather than a cyclical dip.
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.