Very rare and desirable.

One of only 64 UK-built, right-hand drive cars and one of only 18 with the Getrag 5-speed manual box Classic Alpina bodywork with deep front splitter, boot lid spoiler, 16" Alpina wheels and ‘Deco Set’ graphics Single family ownership for 22 years; comprehensive history file including an impressive number of invoices back to the late 1980s and a COA by Sytner, Alpina GB Fully serviced and overhauled in recent times by Alpina Specialists BMR Performance Just 80,000 miles; E28 six-cylinder engines are known for their longevity Sounds and looks superb and at this guide price, this is a rare opportunity This is one of 500 B9 3.5s (E28) built between 1981 and 1985 of which just 64 are understood to have been right-hand drive examples.

Of those 64, 46 were supplied with ZF automatic transmission, with only 18 (including this car) being optioned with the far more desirable Getrag 265 5-speed manual gearbox.

Costing almost twice that of the BMW 528i SE (E28) on whi...