Highlights

Recent £33,000 restoration by Munich Legends
Exceptionally rare 240bhp TWR-built Alpina 3.5
Factory standard car with some superb details
Recent service, wheel refurbishment, full detail and WaxOil
Beautifully presented in Sapphire Blue with Alpina interior

The Appeal

To the uninitiated, it is a wonder Alpina exists. After all, BMW has made some great factory saloons, And yet, drive an Alpina and you realise why - these cars blend performance and comfort in a way a M-car never quite delivers.

In the 1980s TWR had the Alpina franchise and converted a handful of customer cars, including this one. It is a factory 528i Automatic that has received the Alpina 3.5L makeover including 240bhp straight six and, more recently, a 5spd manual gearbox. The work did not stop there, as the photos show: beautifully finished in Sapphire Blue this car also has Alpina wheels, spoilers and magnificent brown striped interior. As one of the rare TWR conversions it also sports that renowned firm’s badging too.

The car was comprehensive restored by Munich Legends four years ago, the work totalling £33,000. As you would expect from such a well regarded firm, the work is top notch and carefully replicates the original features. Inside and out you are greeted with lovely Alpina touches - the interior is a particular delight.

The car has covered few miles since that work yet the vendor has taken the time to check it over and titivate minor areas ready for sale. This includes a full professional bodywork, interior and underside with protective WaxOiling and a full BMW service with valve clearances checked and adjusted.

For enthusiasts of classic saloons, they really don’t get much better or rarer than the E28 Alpina 3.5. This has to be one of the very best available.

The History and Paperwork

Registered 7th December 1982
Converted by TWR in 1984 according to seller
Six registered keepers from new
Current keeper since 2017
Restored by Munich Legends at cost of £32,475
Work completed September 2021
Documented restoration work as shown in photos
Additional maintenance and servicing by seller prior to sale detailed below
Factory handbook, tool kit and spare wheel
Magazine featured
Sparing use since last advisory-free MOT test in 2018

Recent work:

Dry ice engine bay detail and bodywork detail
Wheels refurbished
New centre exhaust section
Underside detailed and WaxOiled
BMW Inspection II service
Valve clearances checked and adjusted

The Condition

Very well kept Sapphire Blue paintwork with recent renovation work
Paintwork shows few indications of age or use as can be checked in photos
Bodywork is highly presented with good arches, sills and underside
Recent professional high end detail to paintwork, interior and underside
Underside recently detailed with WaxOil protective treatment
Factory correct exterior with Alpina badges and decals plus TWR badging
Alpina 16in alloy wheels which have been recently refurbished
Matching Nexen tyres recently fitted
Lights and glass present well with clear, undamaged and unmisted finish
Fabulous alpina brown velour interior with signature stripes and colours
Factory standard interior in complete condition but with radio missing
Electric windows and steel sliding sunroof as shown
Few indications of age or use inside
No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
No dashboard warning lights visible or notified

The Mechanics

Professionally converted to Alpina specification by TWR in 1984
3,430cc straight six BMW Alpina-tuned 240bhp engine
Converted to 5spd manual gearbox in 2003
Factory tool kit as shown
Well maintained car with recent BMW Inspection II service
Restored by Munich Legends as detailed above
No reported running or driving issues
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