1982 Alpina E12 B7S for Sale in Ireland

February 1, 2010 by Aaron

Found this ultra rare Alpina E12 across the pond on the M5 Board.  #59 of 60 produced, looks to be in excellent mechanical and physical condition.  Seller states the car comes with records that includes a rebuild and respray.  Which got me to thinking, this car would have to be a nightmare for a painter with all the striping and detail work.  What do you think, did the rebuild or the repaint cost more?  Normally I would say the engine work but the paint job looks to be very very nice.  It is cars like this that make me wish I lived in Europe!

1982 Alpina E12 B7S For Sale

“Extremely rare Alpina, car number 59 of 60 produced. Outstanding condition and maintained to the highest standard. Originally a Swiss car where it had 2 owners, the car is now located in Ireland with its 3rd owner. EU VAT has been paid. T”here is a Full Service history and a large folder full of receipts for work carried out on the Alpina during its careful ownership. There was a new Alpina engine fitted at 89,000km and there has been a further 26,000km added since. Total mileage is 116,000 km. The car was also repainted once. This car is part of a small collection. Very original car with original alloys, deko set, Alpina striped interior, adjustable boost etc. The car is featured in this months Total BMW magazine.”

The seller is asking $25,000 Euros which nets out to almost $35,ooo USD give or take a case of Guinness.  Cars this rare and in this condition can often defy market dynamics and economic factors.  If this car were available stateside would there be a market for it at this price point?  At $35k is this car worth importing?  I am seeing a trend of our rare and exotic autos being exported to Europe, should we not return the favor?  If you could import any car from Europe what would it be?

~Aaron.

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2 Responses to “1982 Alpina E12 B7S for Sale in Ireland”

  1. #1
    Dan Crouch
    February 1st, 2010 12:31 pm

    I listed a stateside B7 on my personal blog a couple years ago for $18500 that was spotted on Portland Craigslist. No idea if it sold but it’s a start for valuation.

    http://www.dancrouchblog.com/2007/06/1981-bmw-e12-alpina-b7-for-sale/

    dc

  2. #2
    Aaron
    February 2nd, 2010 10:32 pm

    Thanks Dan, that seems like a good place to start.

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