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1997 BMW Alpina B10 V8 Warranted 65,000 miles from new

United Kingdom • 9 Apr 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Alpina B10 V8 saloon, number 164, boasts a unique Alpina Blue finish with black Nappa leather and burr walnut trim. With only two previous owners and a comprehensive service history, this rare model offers a blend of performance and exclusivity, appealing to discerning collectors seeking a well-maintained classic.

Condition

7

The car has been well-maintained with regular services from main agents and specialists. It retains original features like the tool kit, wheels, and keys. The car has been enjoyed on various events and tours. There are no mentions of significant cosmetic or mechanical issues, and it comes with a comprehensive history file and a recent MOT.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WAPBA46L17AF30164

Odometer:

64,522 miles

Reg Number:

B10 HCC

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Alpina B10 3.2, 3.3, V8 and V8S petrol-engined models were built in saloon and estate body styles based on the E39 from January 1997 to May 2004.

Alpina is understood to have only made 49 UK-supplied B10 V8 saloons, from a total E39 B10 production run of 472, split across six-cylinder and V8s, saloon and touring models.

Alpina really threw everything at this model! The B10 E39 was designed and built for the customer for whom an M5 was a bit too common, a bit too mainstream; Alpina customers have always preferred to plough their own furrow, and the sort of person that would have chosen one of these over the (admittedly very, very good) production M5 is one of us.

The changes wrought were extensive: the V8 M62 engine was bored and stroked out to 4.6-litres; the valve seats were changed and the cylinder head flowed; the camshafts were given a sportier profile; the crankshaft was balanced and lightweight Mahle aluminium pistons were fitted.

The maximum revs rose to 6,700rpm – and p...