1977 BMW Alpina

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS This BMW Alpina B8 3.2 is an exceptionally rare and characterful classic performance saloon, understood to be one of just 10 examples converted by Alpina using the E12-generation BMW 5 Series. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.2-litre inline-six, originally rated at 240PS, which was subsequently rebuilt and upgraded to an estimated 270PS. It drives the rear wheels through a five-speed dogleg manual transmission. The seller states that this example was purchased new directly from Alpina in November 1977 and was first registered in Norway on 7 March 1978, before being imported to Poland by the current owner in June 2023. The odometer indicates 86,289 km, though this is not warranted. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES The Alpina B8 3.2 was a rare performance conversion of the E12-generation BMW 5 Series, featuring substantial engine, chassis and styling enhancements. This example was based on a BMW 528 and was purchased directly from Alpina at Alpenstraße 37 in November 1977 by its first owner, Bjørn Johansen. The surviving documentation records an initial cost of DM 25,082.40 for the BMW 528 with sunroof, together with DM 17,412.50 for the Alpina conversion. The recorded purchase price was DM 48,444, excluding Norwegian import taxes. The car was fitted with an Alpina B8 Short Motor, originally producing 240PS. In June 1992, the engine was reportedly extensively rebuilt and modified by BMW specialist Heinz Schleicher, with a slight increase in displacement and the installation of a more modern Motronic fuel-injection and engine-management system. Later documentation estimated the output at approximately 270PS. The driv