Description
A world-unique ALPINA B5:
The first ever built press car of the model range.
This rare one-off specimen comes from a total edition of only 428 units and occupies a special position within the model history. For collectors, this offers a unique opportunity: a historically significant vehicle with direct reference to ALPINA’s brand history – and currently worldwide in this form, there is not a second one on the market.
Officially registered as the first registration with ALPINA (registration number OAL-BB 155), it symbolises incomparable exclusivity and the pioneering spirit of a legendary marque, which will end its standalone era in 2026. While the new Bov Vors z Zagato shapes ALPINA’s future, this very car tells the story of the beginning – a rare jewel reserved only for true enthusiasts.
The number 009 was created specifically for international press, TV productions and advertising photography and served as the face of the brand for media worldwide.
The history is fully documented:
– Original press photos
– TV features
– Officially listed press car in alpina-archive. com
– Image on the official ALPINA website under “Milestones”, where this vehicle has a permanent place in the B5 brand history.
Such an official anchoring in the ALPINA brand archive is an absolute rarity and underscores the extraordinary significance of this vehicle. Furthermore it is prominently represented on the homepage of the renowned enthusiast portal thealpinaregister. com – another testament to its role as the media representative of the brand.
Note: This press car is not yet officially registered on the thealpinaregister. com. The buyer has the option to register it as a special collector’s bonus.
To illustrate #009 with the former registration OAL-BB 155 – publicly accessible video on YouTube (not created by me)
YouTube channel: BMW ALPINA
Title: BMW M5 V10 (E60) vs ALPINA B5 4. 4L V8 Supercharged
In September 2024 the vehicle was given a comprehensive service check directly at ALPINA in Buchloe. Among other things the B5 received a new radial compressor. During the workshop stay the TÜV was renewed until September 2026 without defects.
ALPINA recommended renewing the valve cover gaskets and tie rods for the future. These items were not TÜV-relevant and were therefore not initially implemented.
The documented factory maintenance underlines the well-kept and traceable overall condition of the vehicle. 3 previous owners.
The complete ownership chain for export is guaranteed, as I am entered as the current owner in the vehicle title.
This B5 was originally delivered without side decoration strips. A subsequently fitted decodring set has been removed to restore the authentic factory condition.
The vehicle has been continuously maintained, technically and visually in good condition. The focus here is clearly on substance, originality and history – not on cosmetic perfection.
As a result of age there are minor signs of use such as fine scratches and stone chips. To my knowledge the vehicle is accident-free and in its original paint.
To preserve originality, smaller paint defects were treated and preserved only with a paint marker – a full repaint was consciously avoided.
Here is a unique opportunity to own a piece of ALPINA history – authentic, unique, in its original condition.
Note on rarity:
In total only five vehicles of the B5 and B5 S range were built specifically for press purposes – four of them in the highly sought-after left-hand drive and one as a right-hand drive.
The vehicle offered here is the first press car built. Whether the other four exist today is not certain – what is guaranteed is that all except this specimen have not appeared on the market or in known archives or registers for around ten years.
A clear testament to the extraordinary rarity and historical value of this B5.
The ALPINA is regularly driven in good weather, mileage may vary slightly. Factory equipment:
0216 Power steering
0435 Exotic wood finish
0534 Climate control
0540 Cruise control
0548 Kilometerometer
0563 Light package
0785 White indicator lamps
0851 German language option
Special equipment:
0205 Automatic transmission
0302 Alarm system
0320 Omission of model inscription
0403 Glass roof electric
0423 Velour floor mats
0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
0430 Interior/ exterior with auto-dimming
0431 Auto-dimming interior mirror
0441 Smoking package
0456 Comfort seat with memory
0465 Through-loading system
0494 Driver/ Passenger seat heating
0502 Headlamp cleaning system
0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0522 Xenon lighting
0605 Telematics preparation
0607 Telematics service preparation
0609 Navigation system Professional
0616 BMW Online
0602 Voice input
0633 Preparation for Business hands-free
0672 CD changer 6-disc
0676 HiFi loudspeaker system
0698 Area-code 2 for DVD
0801 Country variant Germany
0863 European dealer directory
0879 On-board literature German
0920 Alpina without letter
0940 Special order equipment
09AA Exterior protection
Individual data:
- Air conditioning - on-board equipment
- Vehicle electrics - instrument cluster
- Trim on front bumper (for E61 up to 03/ 2007)
- Rear bumper with cutout for tailpipes
- ZB trim entry - extent of side skirts
- Body - body equipment
- Brakes - wheels/ tires (no spare wheel)
- Alpina steering wheel - rear axle
- Front axle - steering
- Transmission - driveshaft
- Radiator - exhaust system
- Fuel conditioning - fuel supply
- Engine - engine electronics
Deviation from standard equipment includes: E60/ E61 Alpina B5 in a decor strip analogue finish.
Decor strips in Alpina Burlwood “Myrtle”
0940 Special order equipment
0490 Special paint finish "Alpina blue-metallic II", FE 60-51G6 BASF
LCBA Leather “Dakota”/ beige
1AAD ALPINA metal emblem on seatbacks and diamond appliqué green/ blue on door armrests
111 ALPINA Velour floor mats
116 ALPINA sill plates
162A Light alloy wheels ALPINA CLASSIC 19"
167 ALPINA rear spoiler
170 ALPINA front spoiler decoration set silver
175 ALPINA and model designation
194 Switch-Tronic sport leather steering wheel with multifunction, in ALPINA design: hand-stitched with blue/ green seams and Switch-Tronic symbols
2TB Sport automatic transmission (6-speed) with ALPINA Switch-Tronic
