Highlights
- Finished as an Alpine B11 3.5 tribute with full Alpina aesthetics
- Distinctive metallic mink exterior with coffee leather interior
- Comprehensive service history with recent £2,700 expenditure on genuine BMW parts
- Full complement of original handbooks, invoices and documented MOT history
- Complete with rare BMW accessories, including original tool kit and torch
- Recent MOT without advisories valid until August 2026
The Appeal
The E32 7 Series represented the pinnacle of German luxury engineering in the late 1980s, with the 735i SE offering an unrivalled blend of performance and opulence. This 1987 example has been finished as an Alpina B11 3.5 tribute, featuring the coveted Alpina aesthetic upgrades including those iconic alloys. Presented in an unusual and eye-catching metallic mink exterior with coffee leather interior, this 735i stands apart from standard 7 Series, with amazing presence on the road.
This cherished example comes with comprehensive documentation and has recently benefited from significant mechanical investment, including new Bosch fuel injectors, front suspension components, and a complete brake system overhaul using genuine BMW parts. With its combination of classic luxury, distinctive appearance, and documented history, this represents an increasingly collectable modern classic that remains entirely usable everyday.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1987 and has had five former registered keepers
- The vendor's father was the most recent owner who reluctantly parted with the car due to age
- Comprehensive service history with handbooks and invoices present
- Recent expenditure of £2,700 documented with invoices detailing new Bosch fuel injectors, front suspension, and brake system overhaul using genuine BMW parts
- Complete MOT history documented
- Offered with a recent advisory free MOT valid until 2026
- Original instrument cluster was replaced in 2022 due to a malfunction (noted as a common fault by the BMW club)
- Current mileage shows approximately 110,500 miles, but this is not believed to be accurate due to the instrument cluster replacement
The Condition
- Finished in fetching metallic mink paintwork with Alpina styling elements
- Coffee leather interior appears in smart condition
- Electric seats reportedly function as they should
- Electric tilt/slide sunroof and rear window blinds said to be in working order
- Air conditioning system installed
- Tinted windows throughout
- CD player fitted
- Front armrest and centre rear armrest present
- Complete with Alpina-style wheels and tyres
- Original BMW torch still present in the glove box
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre M30B35 straight-six
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- Recently fitted with new Bosch fuel injectors
- Front suspension components replaced with genuine BMW parts
- Complete brake system overhaul front and rear, with genuine BMW components
- The vendor states the car "drives 100%" and is totally reliable
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