Description
UTAC | Millbrook, Bedford
Viewing: Tues 24th June from 12pm
Auction: Wed 25th June from 9am
Location: Millbrook Proving Ground, Station Lane, Bedford MK45 2JQ
2000 BMW Alpina B10 V8
Believed one of only 14 UK RHD cars in Velvet Blue
Estimate
£22, 000 - £26, 000
Registration No: W187 VAU
Chassis No: WAPBA46L10HF40736
MOT: February 2026
Warranted 81, 560 miles from new
Stored in a heated garage as part of a private collection
Number #736 of the B10 V8 Alpinas, and believed to be one of just 14 RHD UK-supplied examples in Velvet Blue
Offered with a comprehensive history file, bookpack, keys, manuals
Introduced in March 1997, the Alpina B10 V8 was based on BMW’s highly regarded E39-generation 5-Series. Utilising a bespoke block, crankshaft, ‘hotter’ camshafts, higher compression Mahle pistons and ported cylinder heads etc, the newcomer’s 4. 6 lite engine was rated at 340bhp / 470Nm (improved to 347bhp / 480Nm from 1999 onwards). Utilising twin tube shock absorbers all-round, thicker ant-roll bars and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with floating callipers, the model could be had in Saloon or Touring guises. A 1999 road test conducted by Auto Motor und Sport magazine found a B10 V8 Saloon equipped with Alpina’s preferred five-speed ‘Switch-Tronic’ transmission capable of 0-100km/ h (62. 5 mph) in 5. 4 seconds and 279km/ h (174mph). A strong seller, some 1, 300 B10 V8 and B10 V8 S cars are thought to have been made with a mere 263 B10 V8 saloons coming to the UK.
Supplied new by Sytner Alpina Nottingham, ‘W187 VAU’ is rumoured to be one of just fourteen B10 V8 cars finished in Velvet Blue to reach these shores. Thought to have cost the best part of £75, 000 with extras, its specification included an electric sunroof, Champagne Nappa leather upholstery, electric / heated front seats, Anthracite headlining, Park Distance control, Sat-Nav, Xenon headlights, GSM car phone, 6-disc CD player, air-conditioning and a Tracker. Returning to Sytner Nottingham for its important ‘running in’ service, the Alpina is said to have only ever been main dealer or specialist maintained. Forming part of the vendor’s collection for the past six years, the super saloon has reportedly benefited from a G-Techniq paintwork treatment, refurbished alloys shod with correct-type Dunlop tyres, fresh suspension bushes, a transmission service, replacement MAF sensor, new spark plugs and other fettling. Warranted to have covered a modest 81, 600 or so miles, ‘W187 VAU’ is described by the vendor as being in ‘very good’ condition with regards to its engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. Offered for sale with original Alpina book pack, history file, tool kit, jack and glovebox torch.
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