Highlights
- Alpina options package installed, including rear disc brakes and a five-speed manual gearbox
- Always stored indoors and never driven in winter, according to the vendor
- Imported from Germany to the Netherlands 26 years ago
- Exempt from APK technical inspection in the Netherlands
The Appeal
Hailing from the days when tuning firm Alpina was entirely independent from BMW, the celebrated specialist produced tuning kits and styling enhancements that could transform a relatively humble saloon into a serious performance machine.
Here we have a rather groovy 1973 BMW 2500 E3, which has been given the Alpina treatment. Modifications include desirable rear disc brakes and a 5-speed gearbox, which significantly enhance both performance and driving enjoyment.
Here we have a rather groovy 1973 BMW 2500 E3, which has been given the Alpina treatment. Modifications include desirable rear disc brakes and a 5-speed gearbox, which significantly enhance both performance and driving enjoyment.
Our car has enjoyed careful stewardship throughout its life. Imported from Germany to the Netherlands 26 years ago, it has been consistently stored indoors and never driven during winter months - the kind of considerate ownership that helps preserve a classic car's condition. The vendor informs us that it drives like almost new, with the reliable inline-six engine performing well.
For enthusiasts seeking an Alpina-specification BMW from the early 1970s with documented history and careful ownership, this represents an exceedingly appealing opportunity.
History and Paperwork
- Imported from Germany to the Netherlands 26 years ago by the last Dutch owner
- Very little service history available due to age, the vendor says
- Odometer has gone around the clock and now shows 3,550 kilometres
- APK exempt in the Netherlands (over fifty years old)
The Condition
- Always stored indoors and never driven in winter, we are told
- Alpina-badged vinyls, alloys, seats, and steering wheel installed
- The vendor reports the car presents well overall, with two minor rust stains visible in the photos
- All instruments and switchgear are reportedly functioning properly
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre inline-six engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Extensive Alpina options package, including rear disc brakes
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