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BMW Alpina B10 3.3 Saloon – Manual – Nachtblau

This is my Alpina B10 3.3 manual saloon, finished in Nachtblau (Midnight Blue) with grey leather interior and blue piping.

I’ve grown up around Alpinas — my dad owned several when I was young, which is where my enthusiasm for these cars comes from. I bought this one because it represents everything I love about Alpina: understated looks, effortless performance, and honestly, it has everything I would ever need from a car, even though it is 25 years old!

I’m a private enthusiast seller, not a trader.

Mechanically, the car is very sound and drives exactly as a B10 should: smooth, composed, deceptively quick and hugely capable on long journeys. A lot of time and money has gone into keeping it reliable and usable rather than chasing cosmetics. I have spent about £7000 on suspension, servicing, electrics, wheels, lights etc in my three-year ownership.

MOT until November 2026.

Cosmetically, the bodywork does need work. The paint is original and there is rust on the arches, boot lid and other typical E39 areas. It’s perfectly usable as it is, but anyone looking for a top-level example will need to get some work done. It looks fantastic from afar and still turns heads, I was just focusing on the mechanical.

Specification & Highlights

Manual gearbox

Factory xenon headlights – excellent output, fully restored to correct pre-facelift specification

Air conditioning system refreshed recently – ice cold and working perfectly

Electric rear blind – fully working

Manual rear window blinds – all present and working

Heated front seats – fully working

Heated mirrors – fully working

Genuine Alpina floor mats:

Black Alpina mat set in very good condition

Full grey Alpina mat set also included (more used)

Original 18” Alpina Softline wheels:

All five refurbished (including the spare)

Light cosmetic marks on both rear wheels only

Cup holders – yes, they actually work

Interior

The interior is in very good condition for age. Alpina details, trim and overall presentation are all intact, and it still feels like a proper Alpina inside — a genuinely nice place to be.

Final Thoughts

This is a proper Alpina B10 with the right gearbox, great factory options and strong mechanical health. It’s an excellent base for someone who wants to enjoy it immediately and improve the bodywork over time, or restore it properly as a long-term keeper.

Happy to speak with genuine buyers who know these cars.