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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024
- 1985 BMW 735 Alpina B10 3.5 (E23)
1985 BMW 735 Alpina B10 3.5 (E23)
Lot Number: 120
1985 BMW 735 Alpina B10 3.5 (E23)
An original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive 735i SE (E23) completed as an Alpina B10 3.5 by Frank Sytner and extensively magazine-featured. Very rare and very special.
- Sold for an undisclosed sum.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Black -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
B681 GRR -
ODOMETER READING
92229 Miles
SUMMARY
An original, UK-supplied, right-hand drive 735i SE (E23) completed as an Alpina B10 3.5 by Frank Sytner and extensively magazine-featured. Very rare and very special.
DESCRIPTION
- In the absence of the 745i, there was a market in the UK for a more powerful 735i. This need was met by Alpina's authorised UK dealer, Frank Sytner, who created the E23-based B10 3.5 in conjunction with the factory
- It was powered by a 261bhp 3.5-litre straight-six, hand-built in Germany and shipped to the UK
- The rest of the car was pure Alpina including gas-filled Bilsteins, progressive-rate springs, 16" Alpina alloys, front and rear spoilers and the usual graphics and badging etc.
- These are rare cars with only 37 having been built and just half a dozen still active (Alpina Archive)
- This is one of those original 37 cars, has covered just over 92,000 miles and has been enjoyed by five former keepers
- It benefits from a recent repaint in its original Diamond Black, refurbished alloys, a service and an MOT until November 2024
- This actual car was fully featured and was the front cover star in the April 1985 issue of Fast Lane magazine (copy included)
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 120
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 735 SE
- Variant
- Alpina B10 3.5
- Registration Number
- B681 GRR
- MOT Expiry
- 22/11/2024
- Chassis Number
- WBAFH720107860258
- Engine Number
- 43423537
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Black
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
91 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Excellent as full paint on the body.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Good condition for age.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Runs very well with no untoward noises.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Changes gear as it should with no problems.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
drives very well.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
All electrics are working at the time of testing.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Previous owner to me had the vehicle in storage for approx 18 years - prior to that used on a regular basis and any work done was at Harveys BMW in Grimsby - unfortunately due to house moves a service book cannot be produced.
Restoration Notes
Full paint on the body alloys re-furbed with new tyres serviced
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 25th March between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back by 9am on Monday morning, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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