Auction Watch: 1989 BMW Alpina B10 3.5/1

Take a look at this 1989 BMW E34 Alpina B10 3.5/1 here on eBay bidding for $3,405 with auction ending on Sunday.

5k: Bumble Beater: 1976 BMW 520 E12 Alpina A4

We haven't featured many E12s on these pages, probably because they come from the worst years of smog restriction (that causes major problems here in Cali) and it is overshadowed by the faster and more capable E28.  That doesn't mean we don't appreciate the Paul Bracq designed 5er, and what better way to demonstrate that than with a nice Alpina version.  Find this 1976 BMW 520 E12 Alpina A4 offered for $4,900 in East Austin, TX via craigslist.   

15k: Needs More Gears: 1982 Alpina C1 2.3 BMW E21

Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH started turning BMW's 3-series into their own hot-rod corner-carver back in the 1970s with the E21.  Technically, the Alpina conversions generate their own VIN number (similar to US based Saleen) and Alpina is considered an auto manufacturer, but they use a basic high volume donor car to create something special...consider them a less shady version of your common tuner.  Find this 1982 Alpina C1 2.3 found here on eBay current bidding for $7,100 reserve-not-met with 4 days to go, located in Yokohama, Japan.

15k: Classy Turbo: 1985 BMW Alpina B7 Turbo E28

Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH is a Bavarian based tuner that has worked closely with BMW for decades, even selling its tuned cars from BMW dealers complete with intact factory warranty, similar to the arrangement Saleen has (had?) with Ford.  The Alpinas add considerable performance to BMW's already quick automobiles and add considerable cost to the sticker price - but used they aren't a bad deal for the added rarity and speed.  Find this 1985 BMW Alpina B7 Turbo for sale in Burbank, CA currently bidding for $15,100 reserve-not-met on ebay with 4 days to go. (bidding is up to $25k with a few hours to go)  Tip from Rod S.

10k Flash: Unspecified Alpina: 1997 BMW E36 Touring

The BMW E36 is one of the DT Staff's collective favorite cheap German rear drive cars because it handles amazingly, is cheap, takes well to modifications, is incredibly well balanced, came in a wide variety of configurations and, well...it's cheap! Today's E36 is a bit higher priced than most you'll find these days but for two good reasons: 1) it's an Alpina massaged example and 2) it's a "Touring" wagon. There were four different levels of Alpina E36, but only two available in 1997 and although the seller claims it's an M3 (it isn't), we are likely looking at a B3 3.2. We will rule out the B8 4.6 because it had a V8, which the seller wouldn't likely overlook. The B3 3.2 was an inline-six powered Bahnstormer that developed 265 hp from a 3.2 liter engine and could do 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.0 seconds. Not super fast, but no slouch either. Find this 1997 Alpina 3.2 Touring in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for $11.9k CDN via kijijijiji. Thanks to "Gerrypmw" for the tip.

DTO: Special E32: 1989 Alpina B11

The E32 generation BMW 7-series was built from 1986-1994 and offered high-end luxury cruising for 5 adults, but it was more of a car to be chauffeured than driven.  Enter the Bavarian turner Alpina, which created hopped up versions with tuned engines, stiffer suspensions and sporty body kits.  Find this 1989 Alpina B11 for sale from North Shore Autosport, located in Chicago, IL for $23,800 asking.  As seen on germancarsforsaleblog.com.