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The Bolesworth Castle September 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 22nd September 2024
1997 BMW B3 3. 2 Alpina Touring
By repute, one of only five right-hand drive cars remaining—a must-have for the discerning BMW enthusiast
Registration - P719 JCH
Chassis No. - WAPB332T07ZE40062
M. O. T. - May 2025
Odometer - 104, 000
This 1997 Alpina B3 Touring is a car for real enthusiasts – this one particularly so, as it reputedly one of just five right-hand drive cars remaining. Resplendent in Alpina Blue, with the famous Alpina multi-spoke alloy wheels, it is a rare Touring model that the vendor has owned since May 2018; it has four former keepers. It really has had no expense spared since they purchased it, with expenditure of more than £7, 000 in parts and £9, 500 in garage bills. Work includes full brakes, suspension and steering renewal, a repair of any corrosion, and an interior refurbishment “to a high standard”. The interior is described as now being in “excellent” condition, to complement “good” bodywork and paintwork. The car also has refurbished alloys and two new rear tyres. The odometer reads 104, 000 miles.
‘P719JCH’ has a full BMW service history up to 2018, and has been serviced since then according to the dashboard service lights. The vendor describes the 3, 152cc straight-six engine, and automatic transmission, as being in “good” condition. The history includes “virtually all the receipts of work ever done over the past 20 years” plus a full list of all the parts that have been renewed. It also comes with all the original owner’s manuals and other related books – and a full spec sheet of when the car was new. Adding further reassurance, there are two ignition keys and a collection of lock and wheel nut keys – along with the jack, toolkit, spare wheel and tyre. It has an MOT valid until May 2025.
The iconic Alpina B3 are high-performance cars produced by German specialist manufacturer Alpine, based on the BMW 3 Series. The series was first introduced with the E30 BMW 3 Series in 1987, with the Alpina B3 2. 7. In 1993, the E36-derived B3 3. 0 arrived, with the E46 B3 3. 3 arriving in 1999, and the E90 B3 Biturbo in 2007. The B3 Biturbo has continued through F30 fifth-generation and G20 sixth-generation models, giving it a rich lineage and lots of desirability within Alpina circles.
In summary:
• Rare BMW E36 Alpina B3 Touring – one of five right-hand drive cars remaining
• Significant expenditure since May 2018
• Extensive history from an enthusiastic ownership
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 21st September and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 22nd September, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 22nd September, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
£14, 000 - £16, 000
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
