Alpina B3 Bi Turbo.

1 of 50 right hand drive
1 of 274 made
Rare non sunroof

This car is a true collectors item. If you are looking at this car, you will know the nostalgia.

Viewing Barton, Preston. Price is £20000

A very rare E92 Alpina B3 BiTurbo (#074) based on the BMW 335i, benefiting from a high specification and a substantial maintenance record. Supplied with the following equipment from new:

Heated Leather Seats with electric operation and memory function
Cruise control & Speed limiter
BMW sound system
Pro Navigation (wide screen) , Bluetooth
19” Alpina Classic wheels
Xenon lights
Alpina Switchtronic transmission
Park Distance Control
High gloss Shadowline trim
Alpina Roundels in seats and overmats

In addition to the above, a previous owner has retrofitted a awron digital turbo display. Finished in black sapphire metallic with contrasting black leather interior.

History & Documentation
Reg No: FJ08 FFT
Owners: 8
Mileage: 75135.
HPI: Clear
MOT: April 2023, no advisories

Mechanical Condition
The car starts without hesitation and settles to a lovely bassy exhaust note which then quietens as the exhaust flaps close. Moving off, the car feels like a lazy bruiser of a machine and it is a delight just to waft along in. The set-up is quite different from the contemporary M3, relying on lots of low-down torque and road tuned suspension rather than the more highly strung and focussed nature of the M3. However, flick to sport+manual mode and the B3 transforms into a highly capable machine, capable of dispatching the 0-60 yardstick in 4. 6 seconds and the Switchtronic gearbox locks up beautifully to further enhance the driving experience. The damping is sublime and is particularly well suited to the UKs bumpy roads, there are no knocks or nasty noises and there is a serious amount of grip available.

Exterior Condition
The paintwork is in excellent condition, all panel gaps are even with the original seam sealer in place, indicating an accident-free car. The only improvement would be a re-paint of the bonnet due to a previous paint job not being up to an excellent standard.
Due to the relatively wide ‘catchment area’, there are frontal stone chips and road mensurate with mileage but nothing out of the ordinary. The wheels are also in excellent condition and are adorned in a matching set of Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. This is a very subtle but smart looking car that draws the right kind of attention which can’t always be said of the ‘M’ counterparts.

Interior Condition
The interior of the car is in great condition showing no wear. The seats are fortable.
All dash lights go out as they should, and all electrics work as they should. This is an exceptionally nice environment to be in and is a pleasure to drive whether popping to the shops or going cross continental.

Summary
Alpinas are rare beasts and in the last 15 years, diesel variants have e mon than petrol, but it is the petrol cars that give the greatest rewards and will ultimately prove to be more valuable. The E92 is a particularly handsome which the Alpina upgrades land well upon. A low mileage of examples, #074 stands up well to parisons due to the extensive maintenance carried out in recent years and that it has been in regular use. I'm more than happy to provide additional information if required.
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