Highlights

Rare 250bhp 3L B3 with innovative Switchtronic gearbox
Tidy and well-kept car in smart Morea Green
Large history file with regular servicing
Extensive mechanical renewal carried out over the last three years
Smart original cloth Alpina sports interior
MOT valid to June 2026

The Appeal

For those who found the E36 M3 a little too raw, there was Alpina’s excellent B3. Equally quick, it offered a more balanced blend of performance, handling and comfort. It’s extremely rare too - this 1994 coupe is number 87 of less than 800 believed built and only 55 were RHD.

It is a really lovely, well-kept example in Morea Green with an original Alpina charcoal fabric interior. Alongside the Alpina-tweaked 3L 250bhp engine there is the firm’s innovative Switchtronic semi-automatic 5spd gearbox that presaged the contemporary units that are the default option for modern sports cars.

The history file shows regular servicing by the handful of keepers. There is a long list of recent work including a full service, alloy wheels refurbished with new tyres fitted, new headlining, suspension and brake overhaul including discs and calipers. The engine has received new head gasket plus water pump, thermostat, and radiator. The current MOT runs to June 2026.

Rare and certainly rewarding, this car will appeal to the many Alpina enthusiasts we know are out there.

The vendor says:

“Original collectors rare item now full History only 3 owners in last 20 years very good condition.”

Key Information

Mileage: 132,800 miles (supported by history from new, not warranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 13th June 2026 with advisories
Technical specs: 250bhp, 2,997cc inline-six, 5spd Switchtronic automatic
55 RHD vehicles sold in the UK and 28 of those were coupes so this is a super rare car
Paperwork: Service book, handbooks, extensive servicing records

The Detail

Attractive Morea Green paintwork in good order with few signs of age
Retains Alpina body kit and gold decals as shown
Recently refurbished Alpina alloys with new tyres fitted
Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
Bodywork reported to be in good condition with no marks
Cloth Alpina sports interior described by the vendor as being in very good condition
Small hole noted on the driver's side lower bolster
The vendor states the car is in excellent overall condition

Recent maintenance within last three years:

Service recently completed
Alloy wheels refurbished
New tyres fitted
New headlining fitted
Suspension renewed
Brake renewal, including discs and callipers
Head gasket replaced
Water pump, thermostat, and radiator replaced

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