Genuine Alpina B3 3.0 Coupe — a rare E36-based model
Finished in Morea Green metallic with Alpina textile seats and Switchtronic transmission
Stamped service book and folder of receipts
£7,400 invested this year in engine and cooling system reconditioning
Advisory-free MOT valid until May 2027
The Appeal
The BMW Alpina B3 3.0 Coupe is one of the rarest derivatives of the E36 platform. Hand-finished by Alpina in Buchloe, Bavaria, these cars received bespoke engine tuning, recalibrated suspension, and distinctive interior appointments that set them apart from the standard BMW lineup. The Switchtronic five-speed automatic, with its steering wheel-mounted shift controls, was a notably forward-thinking feature for the mid-1990s.
This 1994 example features the rare Alpina textile seat trim, Alpina auxiliary gauges, green and blue Alpina stitching on the steering wheel and gear selector, and a host of optional extras. It's been well cared for, too, with a service history largely carried out by BMW main dealerships.
This handsome car has benefited from recent investment in the engine, cooling system, and suspension. The seller proudly notes that the car presents well for its mileage and reports that the engine runs smoothly, idles well, and starts instantly from cold. It is being sold reluctantly to fund the restoration of the seller's other Alpina project.image.png3.94 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 136,000 miles
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: Advisory-free MOT valid until May 10th, 2027
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