Highlights In current ownership for seven years Low owners Cabrio chassis 178 No modifications from factory spec Very good overall condition Overview Introduced at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show, the Alpina B3 3.3 built upon the then-fledgling E46-era 3-Series chassis, with extensive (but wonderfully subtle) upgrades that boosted the power and performance of the B3 compared to its BMW cousin, without sacrificing reliability or sticking on too many outlandish modifications.

This less-is-more approach is exactly the ethos of Alpina’s target market - those that like a little extra rarity or ‘spice’ in their vehicles, without attracting the wrong sort of attention.

For those that like the wind in their hair, Alpina introduced the B3 3.3 convertible in 2000, meaning you can make the most of that wonderful soundtrack that accompanies the Alpina-modified S52B32 engine.

This particular example is the B3S and is finished in the classic shade of Silvergrau metallic, meaning it is even more subtle...