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£19,800

1986 BMW E30 C1 Alpina

United Kingdom • 20 Aug 2016 • Lot 324

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This is a rare, collectable Alpina C1, one of only 35 ever made. It's based on the E30 323i, imported from Japan, and has been part of a private collection for two years, during which it has received a number of maintenance updates and a full service. It's in remarkably original condition and is expected to increase in value.

Condition

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The car is described as being in remarkably original condition throughout, and is thought to be still in its original paintwork underneath the pin-stripe Alpina decals. It has been part of a private collection for the last two years and has received some maintenance, including a new fuel tank, pump, and filter, as well as new lower wishbones, general hoses, belts, and a full service. It also has a full one-year MoT test certificate.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WBAAA810507543248

Odometer:

54,734 km

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Alpina was established in 1965, pre-dated by its founder, Burkard Bovensiepen, using his skills to produce tuning kits for a range of car brands, including BMW.

Today Alpina, a vehicle manufacturer in its own right - and still a family firm, guided by Bovensiepen and his sons, Andreas and Florian - continues to enjoy close co-operation with BMW.

Indeed it is the basis of its continuing success, with manufacturing processes integrated into BMW's production facilities.

In the late '60s, Alpina spread its wings into touring car racing and such was its authority that in 1971, a year after winning the European Touring Car Championship, Alpina was handed the project leadership of the lightweight BMW 3.0CSL Coupe, which in competition guise, was to stamp such an indelible impression on touring car racing.

Today, Alpina produces some 1,700 BMW-based high-end vehicles a year, designed - as was always the case - to appeal to enthusiasts, with performance and individuality at their heart.

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