RE: Sensational Alpina B12 (E38) for sale
Discussion
Having worked on this car and driven it (being the aforementioned marque specialist), this particular E38 is one of the nicest condition examples I have seen since they were a few years old, not 25 years old. The underside of the car is completely free of corrosion but thats down to the life it has lead.
Interestingly its a UK spec car sold new by Sytner Nottingham before being exported straight away to Brunei.
The seller offered it to me and I would love to own this having owned a pair of E38 750iL's in the past but alas, other projects are taking up funds.
Interestingly its a UK spec car sold new by Sytner Nottingham before being exported straight away to Brunei.
The seller offered it to me and I would love to own this having owned a pair of E38 750iL's in the past but alas, other projects are taking up funds.
Edited by BSSBMW on Sunday 22 January 22:46
BSSBMW said:
Having worked on this car and driven it (being the aforementioned marque specialist), this particular E38 is one of the nicest condition examples I have seen since they were a few years old, not 25 years old. The underside of the car is completely free of corrosion but thats down to the life it has lead.
Interestingly its UK spec car sold new by Sytner Nottingham before being exported straight away to Brunei.
The seller offered it to me and I would love to own this having owned a pair of E38 750iL's in the past but alas, other projects are taking up funds.
That's a lovely bit of history and detail to share. Thanks Interestingly its UK spec car sold new by Sytner Nottingham before being exported straight away to Brunei.
The seller offered it to me and I would love to own this having owned a pair of E38 750iL's in the past but alas, other projects are taking up funds.
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That's a stunning looking Alpina, 70grand seems hell of a lot, wonder what the same Alpina in LHD can be sourced for in Europe or here if any have been imported , surely 1 can be found for a lot less.
Will somebody want 1 enough to pay £70,000 , will some dealers get stuck with cars they want too much for if prices ever return to nearer precovid prices.
Will somebody want 1 enough to pay £70,000 , will some dealers get stuck with cars they want too much for if prices ever return to nearer precovid prices.
RedChimaeraTom said:
I had a 728i M-Sport, 2000, in Cosmos Black with cream leather interior. Still probably the most solidly engineered car I’ve ever owned. X382 DBL, where are you now?….
Still has a valid ticket (till April) so it’s still going strong at 180K plus miles. Not a single mention of corrosion in its MOT history either. ![thumbup](/inc/images/thumbup.gif)
RedChimaeraTom said:
I had a 728i M-Sport, 2000, in Cosmos Black with cream leather interior. Still probably the most solidly engineered car I’ve ever owned. X382 DBL, where are you now?….
No way.....I believe it was you who sold it to me! Would have been around 2011 I think? I sold it to another PHer and I believe it is still going. I'm pretty sure the seller of mine was Tom, lived near Bristol sort of way I think...?Bladedancer said:
Over a decade ago I've seen B12 6.0 in lovely green for sale, I think somewhere in Windsor.
I didn't have the balls (or budget) to buy (and run) something like that at the time but it went straight to no 1 spot on best BMWs ever list.
It was in a sorry state then, hasn't run for years and hasn't been restored. Another car that will eventually be a 'barn find' and listed for more a silly price that doesn't take into account the restoration costs.I didn't have the balls (or budget) to buy (and run) something like that at the time but it went straight to no 1 spot on best BMWs ever list.
And those in the know would prefer the 5.7 engine over the 6.0 anyway.
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
RedChimaeraTom said:
I had a 728i M-Sport, 2000, in Cosmos Black with cream leather interior. Still probably the most solidly engineered car I’ve ever owned. X382 DBL, where are you now?….
No way.....I believe it was you who sold it to me! Would have been around 2011 I think? I sold it to another PHer and I believe it is still going. I'm pretty sure the seller of mine was Tom, lived near Bristol sort of way I think...?TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
No way.....I believe it was you who sold it to me! Would have been around 2011 I think? I sold it to another PHer and I believe it is still going. I'm pretty sure the seller of mine was Tom, lived near Bristol sort of way I think...?
That was me mate! I remember you turning up with your old man in an M3! Ha ha! I’m glad you enjoyed it, that it subsequently went to a good home, and that it’s still going strong! Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff