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2000 BMW ALPINA B10 V8 E39 – 4.6 V8 Switch-Tronic

Viewings are welcome by prior arrangement. Serious enquiries only, please.

For sale is this genuine BMW ALPINA B10 V8 E39, a rare UK right-hand-drive example finished in dark blue with grey leather interior.

Powered by ALPINA’s 4.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 and paired with the ALPINA Switch-Tronic automatic transmission, this is an increasingly rare and collectible performance saloon.

Vehicle details:

• First registered: December 2000
• Mileage: approximately 92,000 miles
• Engine: 4.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 – 4,619cc
• Transmission: ALPINA Switch-Tronic automatic
• ALPINA production number: 045/1
• Previous owners: 3
• Drive: UK Right-Hand Drive
• Exterior: Dark blue
• Interior: Grey leather
• Registration: R12 TJP
• Genuine ALPINA alloy wheels
• Original ALPINA interior details and badging

The car had been stored and off the road for several years, so before being put back into use it underwent an extensive recommissioning process.

Importantly, the engine was not simply started after its long period of storage. Before the first start-up, the appropriate components were lubricated and the engine was carefully checked to minimise the risk of a dry start or internal damage.

A considerable amount of maintenance has since been carried out, including:

• New battery
• Complete new brake lines – front to rear
• New fuel lines
• New front brake discs
• New rear brake discs
• New front brake pads
• New rear brake pads
• Brand-new front brake calipers
• Brand-new rear brake calipers
• 4 new tyres
• 8 new spark plugs
• All filters replaced
• Fresh engine oil
• New fuel pump – BMW E39 M5 specification

The car has been carefully recommissioned rather than simply started and driven after its period in storage.

Documentation & History

The car comes with a comprehensive ALPINA documentation pack, including:

• Original ALPINA documentation
• ALPINA handbook / book
• Technical specifications and vehicle data
• Supporting documentation relating to the car and its ALPINA specification

Condition

The car is very well cared for and remains highly original, with original ALPINA/BMW components and details retained wherever possible.

As should be expected from a vehicle of this age, there are some signs of use, but overall it presents very well.

For complete transparency, there are two minor areas which could be addressed by a future owner if aiming for an exceptional finish:

• The mirror glass would benefit from replacement, as the internal mirror layer has deteriorated.
• The lower section of the rear passenger-side door card would benefit from being re-stitched/repaired, as it shows evidence of previous water exposure.

These are cosmetic points and have been mentioned to give prospective buyers an accurate and honest description of the vehicle.

Vehicle specification

• Make: BMW
• Model: B10
• Transmission: Semi-Automatic
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Body Style: Saloon
• Colour: Blue

Important information

This vehicle is advertised by an independent eBay seller. The information shown has been taken from the seller's listing. Please review the original eBay advert for the complete description, condition, history, photographs and terms of sale before purchasing.