Alpina B12 5.0 V12 - 1 OF 5 RHD - Amazing example

Introduction

Here at Old Colonel Cars we are very lucky to have this stunning Alpina B12 5.0 V12. A very rare car indeed, believed to be 1 of only 5 RHD cars produced. This is a January 1990, UK supplied car, its covered 147,000 miles with and outstanding, fully documented service history. Mostly BMW main dealer history, with have every bill and receipt from new. The result of all this care is this car drives and performs perfectly.

Alpina took an already good 750 and made it special. They increased the performance of the 5.0 V12 from 300bhp to 350bhp, torque is up to 470Nm at 4000rpm. In total 305 B12’s were produced by Alpina. There were just 7 UK RHD versions produced, this is 1 of 5 SWB B12’s made in RHD.

This ready to show example is finished in Diamond Black, with full Alpina detailing, along with a superb, high quality, Dark Grey Buffalo extended leather interior.

Everybody who see this car, loves it, I cant remember the last time a car caused this much fuss, it has such a presence and looks just right.

Specification

This car comes with a fantastic specification. Notable options are Electric Sport seats, Air Conditioning, Electric Sunroof, Electric windows, Electric Mirrors, OBC Computer, Cruise control, Limited Slipp Diff, EDC Suspension (Comfort and Sport modes).

Bodywork / Interior / Wheels etc

Finished in Diamond Black. Hopefully you can see from the many pictures and video, this car looks stunning. Look down the sides, across all panels, a lovely deep shine with no notable dings or dents. All arches etc are rust free and original factory metal as they should be. With the full set of Alpina decals and bodywork, this car would stand out at any show, it looks amazing.

Inside the condition is excellent. Again look at all the pictures and video, this interior is amazing shape. The high quality extended leather all looks very fresh and original, everywhere you look its the same. I wonder if modern interiors will last this well, very high quality materials where used on this special car.

The iconic Alpina alloys are all in excellent shape, no curbing or corrosion. Fitted with a matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

Engine / Gearbox / Suspension

The 5.0 V12 engine fitted to the Alpina B12’s is a superb engine. Turning a quite sleepy BMW V12 into something that wants to rev and just keeps pulling was Alpina speciality. Unlike modern special edition cars, Alpina properly rebuilt and improved the V12 engine. Replacing pistons with light weight items, bigger valves, high lift cams, changes to the electronics and cooling etc. Much in the same way as BMW later produced the motorsport engine for the 850 CSI …

The 155mph speed limiter was disabled, allowing this Alpina B12 to top 170 MPH…

The gearbox was also improved internally to be stronger and produce quicker, more responsive gear changes. The gearbox suits the engine perfectly, always eager to change gear when asked for.

The suspension Alpina improved to use EDC dampers, offering Comfort and Sport mode at the flick of a switch.

Another big improvement was the addition of the Limited Slip differential. A must on any performance car from this period ..

History

This example benefits from a fully documented service history from new. We have a very thick folder containing all service receipts and invoices from new, along with letters from Alpina, Brochures, BMW car club etc. Along with the paperwork, with have all the original manuals, an original stamped service book. If paperwork is your thing, this car wont disappoint.

Summary

This is a rare chance to own a very special car. The B12 looks amazing and is the ideal weekend classic. 7 Series cars in general from this period are becoming very collectable, here at OCC we have noticed a large increase in demand for this model this year. The Alpina B12 would compliment any collection and should only appreciate going forward.

This car has just had an Oil Service at A1 BMW.

It will come with a YEARS MOT.

It comes with the private plate B12 MPH.

Major Service History

Mileage Garage Work Completed

0 Sytner BMW Pre Delivery Check

1520 Sytner BMW Running In Inspection

6054 Sytner BMW Oil Service

12,266 Sytner BMW Inspection I Service

19,556 Sytner BMW Oil Service

27,606 Sytner BMW Inspection II Service

35,242 Rydale BMW Oil Service

42,299 Rydale BMW Inspection I Service

50,158 Rydale BMW Oil Service

57,543 Sytner BMW Inspection II Service

64,537 Rydale BMW Oil Service

72,359 Rydale BMW Annual Check

72,599 Rydale BMW Brake Fluid

72,599 Rydale BMW Inspection I Service

85,230 Rydale BMW Oil Service

95,026 Altwood BMW Inspection II Service

102,166 Heathrow BMW Oil Service

106,899 CSA Motor Services Inspection I Service

114,283 Hallywell BMW Brake Fluid / Coolant

114,714 Cooper BMW Oil Service

121,172 Halliwell Jones BMW Inspection II Service

127,129 Halliwell Jones BMW Oil Service / Rear struts

130,424 Halliwell Jones BMW Coolant / Brake Fluid / Alignment

144,000 Auto BMW Full Service

147,000 Aston Workship Full checkover

147,040 Autohaus Oil Service

147,240 A1 BMW Oil Service

Price £29,995

See our website for 40+ pictures / videos, including bodywork, interior, engine, boot, chassis and wheels.

Old Colonel Cars Ltd - A Classic and Performance car specialist for over 15 years. We offer full dealer facilities including secure worldwide delivery, finance, credit card payments, part exchange taken etc. Here at Old Colonel Cars we make every effort to ensure each car goes out right. All cars are professionally detailed and prepared for sale. Each car is subject to a comprehensive Pre Purchase Inspection along with a comprehensive test drive. We are very happy to show and discuss this inspection report with potential customers. Old Colonel Cars go out of their way to give customers clear and expert condition reports on each car. Its very common to have customers buy cars from is on this report alone, delivered to their door. See how our customers rate us for customer satisfaction.