Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment conducted
  
  • 260 photos
  • Video including engine running and driving
• The engine was overhauled approximately 400 kilometers ago
• The last major service was performed in March 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1987
• Engine: 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine by Alpina with 254 hp (187 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Jaguar PEL Ultimate Black Metallic
• Interior: Gray fabric upholstery (checkered)
• New TÜV upon sale, H-license plate
• The vehicle owner is a professional auto painter with over 30 years of experience and performed the conversion himself based on a 325i:
• The engine and transmission can be traced back to original Alpina parts from a BMW E32 735i Alpina with 254 hp and 320 Nm based on the part numbers
• Original Alpina cylinder head, fully overhauled, driven approx. 400 km since then
• Alpina B6 exhaust manifold installed
• Alpina B6 catalytic converters installed
• Original Alpina E30 B6 engine mounts installed
• Differential cooler from the BMW E30 M3 installed
• Type 210 S3.25 motorsport limited-slip differential from the BMW E30 M3 installed
• Brake system on the front axle from the BMW E30 M3
• Complete suspension with PU bushings (Powerflex) newly installed
• New H&R CupKit suspension installed
• Adjustable H&R stabilizer bars installed on front and rear axles
• Suspension setup and alignment performed based on the E30 M3 Motorsport 16-inch setup
• Complete original BMW M-Technic 2 spoiler kit installed.
• Rear spoiler and Alpina front apron are original parts
• Gauges for oil pressure, oil temperature, and voltage installed (VDO gauges, also available from Alpina)
• Features:
• Electric sunroof (rare)
• Power windows
• Pioneer sound system
• ABS

Condition

Exterior

• Fully repainted in Jaguar PEL Ultimate Black Metallic in 2016 (including engine bay).
• Paint and body are in very good condition
• Small superficial scratch (Image 79)
• Two small areas in the front wheel wells were welded
• There are two small spots of rust on the front edge of the hood
• Hankook tires are fitted.

Interior

• The car has a gray fabric interior (checkered seat surfaces)
• The interior is in very good condition
• There are no known significant damages inside the cabin; only slight patina is present
• Small damage to the upholstery is visible on the upper part of the driver’s seat shell (Image 166)
• There is a tear and some soiling in the headliner (Image 154, Image 156)
• In the entry area, a corner of the plastic door sill trim is broken (Image 112)

Mechanics

• The BMW is ready to drive immediately, but is not currently registered. There are no known mechanical defects
• The equipment is fully functional with no defects
• The engine maintains a steady RPM and revs up smoothly. It was overhauled a few kilometers ago
• The transmission shifts flawlessly
• There are no known issues with the suspension
• A new service, including a fluid change, was performed in March

History

Ownership history

• The car has had more than 5 owners
• The current owner built and painted the vehicle himself

Service history

• The most recent major service was performed in March 2026:
• During the last service, all fluids were replaced and a complete inspection was performed
• Handbrake cables, brakes, and other wear parts were replaced
• Chassis components were also extensively replaced during the rebuild

Documents

• German documents (Images 247 to 250)
• TÜV reports (Images 251 and 253)
• Final inspection (Image 254)
• Photos of the engine overhaul (Photos 257 to 260)
• Invoices available for most of the installed parts (Image 260)

Summary

This faithful 1987 Alpina B6 3.5 replica is a meticulously built and extensively technically upgraded vehicle featuring numerous original Alpina and M components. Particularly noteworthy are the documented rebuild starting in 2016, the high-quality paint job in Jaguar PEL Ultimate Black Metallic, the overhauled Alpina cylinder head, and the registered modifications. For interested buyers, this offers a highly customized E30 with a striking appearance, high-quality technology, and a significant investment.

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