Original Alpina paint, made to order (“Sonderlackierung”)
One of the very few UK-registered (French) Alpina examples to retain its original French Alpina registration certificate
History file including invoices, service book and original options list
The appeal
The Alpina B3 2.7 sits among the most sought-after derivatives of the BMW 3 Series E30. Hand-assembled and transformed in Buchloe, Germany, it receives a 2,693 cc straight-six developing 210 hp (PS), representing a substantial gain over the original BMW 325i. With only 257 examples produced, its value has continued to climb—and it’s easy to see why. Already regarded as one of the benchmarks of its era, the BMW E30—specifically in Alpina B3 2.7 form—delivers an even higher level of performance and refinement.
This particular car, No. 224 of 257, has been kept by its current owner for around 24 years. Purchased in 2002 with 138,000 km showing, it retains its original Alpina “Sonderlackierung” paint in Black Blue Metallic, a made-to-order colour and one absent from the standard BMW colour chart. The cabin has kept all of its specific Alpina equipment. According to information provided by Alpina, the engine is entirely original and non-catalysed.
Stored in a garage since 2008 and used only occasionally, the car is accompanied by a substantial history file including service invoices, the service book, the purchase invoice and the original options list. This is one of the very rare vehicles registered in France that has retained its original French Alpina registration certificate. image.png1.73 MB
Key information
Mileage: 194,959 km (indicated)
Country of registration: France
Technical inspection status: valid until April 2028
Technical specifications: 2,693 cc straight-six petrol engine producing 210 hp (PS), 5-speed manual gearbox
Documentation: service book, service invoices, purchase invoice and original options list
Example No. 224 out of the 257 produced, with matching confirmed serial numbers
Original Alpina paint “Sonderlackierung” Black Blue Metallic, a made-to-order shade not listed on the standard BMW colour chart
Cabin including Alpina Recaro front and rear seats, Alpina door panels, Alpina wood-trim dashboard, Alpina dials, additional Alpina VDO instruments integrated into the central air-vent grille (reported as functioning normally), Alpina footrest and the numbered Alpina plate
According to Alpina, the engine is entirely original, non-catalysed and develops 210 hp (PS)
The seller states that the engine starts on the first turn of the key and that the car runs normally
The only modification is an stainless-steel exhaust system that respects the original dimensions (invoice available)
Timing belt replacement to be planned
Stored in a garage since 2008 and used occasionally
Service work carried out largely by the current owner since purchase
Cracked Alpina front spoiler in polyester
Light dent and scratch on the front right wing
Paint wear consistent with the car’s age
Cabin kept in its original configuration, with patina consistent with its age
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