Spotted special: an Alpina extravaganza
Discussion
E24man said:
Gorgeous - you're a lucky man.
Thanks, I never really use it, and I sometimes think of selling it as it needs work, but....I'm also considering getting an Alpina 3.4 S roadster if I could get one at the right price... 10k?
Edited by Legacywr on Saturday 18th February 14:43
E24man said:
Not a great fan of red cars but I do like that. A V8 with nav would be more appealing though!
Gridl0k said:
Looked at a 98 Alpina 540i
Do you mean a B10 V8? If it was a 540i (i.e. 4.4 V8) with Alpina badging then it was a fake. Either way though it wouldn't have helped with the interior much to be fair, it's pretty much boggo E39 although the details like the blue faced clocks help and if the original buyer was willing to splash the cash there can be some very nice leather options on them.
vcat if you're still watching this thread I'm glad to hear you still have the B10, hope you're still enjoying it.
Cactussed said:
I have to say, I machine polished the B10 on the weekend and gave the interior a decent clean. Its really floating my boat, that car.
Not quite the same league of pace as other things I've owned, but pretty much perfect all rounder.
Isn't the B10 V8 340bhp? I'd imagine it's pretty quick!Not quite the same league of pace as other things I've owned, but pretty much perfect all rounder.
St John Smythe said:
I think the 2.5 was modified by Sytner instead of being built at the factory?
It's a cosmetic job - a Sytner special.Sytner did build PROPER RHD Alpinas under authority from Alpina but they also punted out these UK-only cosmetic jobs which do nothing to dispel the myth that Sytner-built cars aren't 'proper' Alpinas.
This (admittedly gorgeous-looking car) was half the current asking price when sold from the PH classifieds immediately before appearing at Avantegarde...
I remember it becasue it would have perfectly complemented my Henna Red B9 Coupe:
griffter said:
It's a cosmetic job - a Sytner special.
Sytner did build PROPER RHD Alpinas under authority from Alpina but they also punted out these UK-only cosmetic jobs which do nothing to dispel the myth that Sytner-built cars aren't 'proper' Alpinas.
This (admittedly gorgeous-looking car) was half the current asking price when sold from the PH classifieds immediately before appearing at Avantegarde...
I remember it becasue it would have perfectly complemented my Henna Red B9 Coupe:
Nice car! I used to own the black E24 Alpina, do you know the car I mean or it's whereabouts? I would still like to find an E21 Alpina if anybody knows of one?Sytner did build PROPER RHD Alpinas under authority from Alpina but they also punted out these UK-only cosmetic jobs which do nothing to dispel the myth that Sytner-built cars aren't 'proper' Alpinas.
This (admittedly gorgeous-looking car) was half the current asking price when sold from the PH classifieds immediately before appearing at Avantegarde...
I remember it becasue it would have perfectly complemented my Henna Red B9 Coupe:
The E36 B2.5 wasn't a cosmetic upgrade.
It was an engine upgrade of cams, ecu and exhaust plus wheels, tyres, front spoiler, mats, gearknob (for manual cars) plaque and keyfob/keyring. The engine lifted the 325i output (the car it is based on) to 212bhp and increased torque by 10nm.
The Alpina suspension upgrade was available and recommended but not included, as were an Alpina auto gearknob and Alpina rear spoiler.
The upgrade was done at Sytner just like E24 and E28 non-turbo Alpina's, E32 Alpina's, and the few E31 B12 5.0 and E34 B10 4.0 cars. Unfortunately myth and mis-information has led people to believe the B2.5 was cosmetic.
HTH
It was an engine upgrade of cams, ecu and exhaust plus wheels, tyres, front spoiler, mats, gearknob (for manual cars) plaque and keyfob/keyring. The engine lifted the 325i output (the car it is based on) to 212bhp and increased torque by 10nm.
The Alpina suspension upgrade was available and recommended but not included, as were an Alpina auto gearknob and Alpina rear spoiler.
The upgrade was done at Sytner just like E24 and E28 non-turbo Alpina's, E32 Alpina's, and the few E31 B12 5.0 and E34 B10 4.0 cars. Unfortunately myth and mis-information has led people to believe the B2.5 was cosmetic.
HTH
Edited by E24man on Wednesday 4th September 07:53
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