Is this an E28 Alpina?

[SambaS]

I think not... but how would I tell?

[SambaS]

[SambaS]

[mikeyr]

Good starting point perhaps?
http://thealpinaregister.com/

[tbc]

shall we call it £250 and i'll take it off your hands

[E30M3SE]

No. Looks to me like it's got the BMW Mtech bobykit and factory option Sports Recaro seats and an Alpina s/wheel.

If you want an definitive answer phone Styners Nottingham with the VIN.

Edited by E30M3SE on Tuesday 9th October 15:02

[B3ALP]

I have asked on the ALPINA register BUT i think not

[4key]

Some parts look mspec, fairly certain that chin spoiler isnt alpina.

[bigandclever]

Send the VIN to [e-mail]

[scorcher]

Bernie and Mario might be interested in that although it might just be too tidy.

[SambaS]

[SambaS]

Type

Value
VIN WBADA720607594019
Type code 4172
Type 528 I (EUR)
E series E28 ()
Series 5
Type LIM
Steering RL
Doors 4
Engine M30
Displacement 2.80
Power 0
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour DELPHIN METALLIC (184)
Upholstery (0129)
Prod.date 1985-03-01


Code

Description (interface)

Description (EPC)
S206 FUENF-GANG-SPORTGETRIEBE
S209A SPERRDIFFERENTIAL 25% Differential lock 25%
S210A ANTI-BLOCKIER-SYSTEM ( ABS ) Dynamic stability control
S219A SPORT-LEDERLENKRAD Sport leather steering wheel, 380 mm
S225A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Standard suspension
S295A LM RAEDER/STERNSPEICHE 96 BMW LA wheel, Exclusive styling
S300A ZENTRALVERRIEGELUNG ELEKTRISCH Central locking with antitheft system
S314A FRONTSCHEIBENWASCHDUESEN BEHEIZT Door mirror / driver's lock, heated
S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S411A FENSTERHEBER,ELEKTRISCH VORN/HINTEN Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S485 RECARO-SITZE FUER FAHRER+BEIFA
S498A KOPFSTUETZEN IM FOND Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable
S500A SCHEINW.WASCHANL./INTENSIVREINIGUNG Headlight wipe/wash/Intensive cleaning
S551A BORDCOMPUTER II MIT FERNBEDIENUNG On-board computer II with remote control
L812A ENGLAND/IRLAND AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
Code

Description (interface)

Description (EPC)
S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling
S860A SEITLICHE BLINKLEUCHTEN VORN Additional turn indicator lamp

[SambaS]

Can't make up mind whether to repair or not. It needs a pair of sills, a front crossmember a pair of wings, looked into getting the parts. Not too much of a problem, the jacking points are a bit ropey but noting too bad. It has an expensive diff, and rare recaros and steering wheel, but short of it being a genuine Alpina I dont see much hope for the car. We did get it running fired straight up with some Start ya bd down its throat.

[StottyZr]

SambaS said:

Can't make up mind whether to repair or not.

If not you could offer it out on here. That is something I would love to restore, unfortunately I don't have the premises to do the work required.

[Frances The Mute]

It's just a 528 with a miture of M-Tec bits and an Alpina steering wheel.

I'd shudder to think how bad the tin worm is when you probe deep on the car. It has some nice bits so certainly worth stripping and parting out at the least.

E28's are very thin on the ground so it would be a decent example to restore if you were so inclined - even though the demand isn't that strong for the 28 variant.

[SambaS]

What does the "A" relate to on the sticker on B pillar?

I was sure this was a BMW 528i with added bits but some people at work wont take that for an answer.

Still unsure what to do, we were going to fix the car, but my boss who does all the welding and painting has been ordered to take it easy. Which doesn't go hand in hand with running your own business, although this was more a bit of fun on the side than a money spinner.

[joebongo]

A means auto although that looks like a manual.

[Rickyy]

Why can I never find projects like this! I'd love to take this on!

[SambaS]

If you make a good enough offer you are welcome to it. We have already had an offer for it for parts. We are a breakers but would much prefer to see it fixed.

I have been told the LSD/ rear axle, Recaros and steering wheel alone would fetch a grand.

[SambaS]

And it is a BMW 528i 1985 - that has been confirmed by Alpina themselves. Thanks for the help and suggestions everyone.