The engineering attention to detail did not stop there. BMW’s silky smooth M62 V8, presented a challenge as the standard unit was already superb.

Alpina worked their magic on virtually every aspect of the motor. Capacity was taken to 4.6 litres, Alpina crankshaft, altered camshaft timing, Alpina pistons, Alpina cylinder heads, Alpina camshafts, Alpina engine management and Alpina exhaust system, took the power to 347 bhp with 480Nm of torque.

Alpina’s now highly developed Switch-Tronic gearbox gave the best of both worlds. Automatic and silky-smooth manual changes with shift buttons on the back of the Alpina steering wheel. Shod with Alpina 19” wheels and larger Alpina front brakes to help support the increase in performance.

Our history with the current owner of this immaculate Alpina B10 goes back 25 years, enabling us to fully understand his incredibly high standards when he was looking to purchase a B10. The Alpina was to sit alongside his other cars in a beautiful and varied collection. We carried out a pre-purchase inspection on his behalf.

The then owner ensured us we would not be disappointed with the condition. He was a car detailer and was able to pass on an encyclopaedic knowledge of his car. We were not disappointed. The car was without doubt one of the finest examples the workshop team had seen for a long-time. Our instruction was to buy this B10 before somebody else did.

We then performed an age-related program of preventive maintenance ensuring the car wanted for nothing, it was protected for future generations and utterly turnkey. The following was carried out prior to delivery:

Service
New brake fluid and coolant
All brake hoses replaced
Auto gearbox oil and filter service
New cam cover gaskets
New rear suspension
New washer bottle
New n/s/r window seal
New o/s/r high gloss black trim
New o/s/f door seal
New fuel cap
Rebuilt front brake calipers
Inspection II service
Rear suspension arms
All new Continental tyres
New Alpina wheel badges
New windscreen
New Bilstein shock absorbers front and rear
Alpina wheels refurbished
Removal of all undertrays and splash shields. Bodywork inspection and very thorough underside clean. Car, cavities and pipework protected with clear cavity wax and Tectyl ML.

The car has covered only 58,000 miles and features an immaculate full-service history from Sytner BMW from new. The car is in show condition throughout with the peace of mind that the structure is as immaculate as the rest of the car having benefited from thorough future proofing.

Prior to hand over to the lucky new owner, the car will pass through the workshop for Inspection II service, PDI and new MOT.

The car will be handed over with all the original Alpina manuals, handbooks, service book, Alpina leather service wallet and supporting document file.