2004 BMW Alpina B3S Cabrio (E46) 3.4i 24-v (300bhp)

• Finished in Estoril Blue with a navy blue soft top and Alpina alloys
• Classic E46 black leather cabin with Alpina sports seats
• On offer from a private collection with just 36,357 miles indicated
• Owners manual and stamped service book in the official Alpina holder
• Last service by BMW Blue Bell Crewe on 25/01/2021 at 36,357 miles
• Just had all four Alpina alloy wheels refurbished
• Beautiful example with super low mileage and guided sensibly

Compared to BMW’s in-house M-Division, Alpina vehicles place more emphasis on luxury, higher torque and more sophisticated automatic transmission. Higher quality materials are used inside along with extra sound proofing, a more aerodynamic body kit, tuned suspension, 20-spoke alloy wheels, custom exhausts and more paint options.

Based on the standard BMW 330i E46, the B3S uses BMW's legendary straight-six, enlarged to 3,346cc now generating a conservative 300bhp (compared to 228bhp in the standard 330i). Engines built by Alpina have a reputation for smoothness, gently purring at idle but a quick blip of the throttle gives the game away leaving you in no doubt that this is a performance machine. It uses a ZF 'Switchtronic' five-speed automatic gearbox with manual operation effected by buttons on the steering wheel (up and down). All these tweaks add up to an incredibly quiet and relaxed environment yet, in the real world, the B3S is about as quick cross-country as anything else, with the exception of a well-driven, modern 911.

T2 WEM ( originally registered as W7 Jam) was registered on the 4th of June 2004 finished in Estoril Blue, undoubtedly one of the most attractive 3-Series colours ever, with a Black Leather Sports Recaro-style interior and a complementing Navy Blue soft top. Numbered at 238 on the dash plaque, this fabulous example has only covered 36,3570 miles from new in the hands of four keepers in total and is supplied with its original Alpina wallet containing the handbooks and stamped service book. It was most recently serviced by BMW Blue Bell Crewe on 25/01/2021 at 36,280 miles, and has a current MOT until December of this year. Supplied with an optional wind deflector to complete the roof down package, the B3 has just had all four alloy wheels totally refurbished so this stunning Alpina Cabrio needs nothing apart from a proud new owner.

The BMW E46 is one of the most competent and capable motor cars in recent years and when transformed by Alpina, adding power, luxury and poise, it becomes really special.