1990 BMW Alpina B12 V12 5.0

Registration No: B12 MPH
Chassis No: WBAGB82000DB54186
MOT: T.B.A

• 1 of 6 RHD SWB cars and 1 of only 8 RHD E32 B12s produced
• Documented extensive service history with stamped service book displaying mostly BMW main agent entries
• Rated as ‘excellent’ condition throughout by the vendor
• Entered from a private collection

Alpina was established in 1965, pre-dated by its founder, Burkard Bovensiepen, using his skills to produce tuning kits for a range of car brands, including BMW. Today, Alpina is a vehicle manufacturer in its own right and still a family firm, guided by Bovensiepen and his sons, Andreas and Florian. It continues to enjoy close cooperation with BMW. Based on the BMW 750i and 750iL E32, Alpina released the B12 5.0, 5.7, and 6.0 variants. The mechanical improvements enabled the B12 5.0 to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill in 6.9 seconds and attain a top speed of 275 km/h (171 mph). The increased performance of the 5.0 V12 came from a power increase from 300bhp to 350bhp, with torque also up to 470Nm at 4000rpm. In total 305 B12s were produced by Alpina, with right-hand drive variants being very low production volumes. Of the 5.0 E32 B12s, just 8 are understood to be UK right-hand drive examples, with just 5 short wheel-base cars. Production of the B12 5.0 ceased in 1994, when the E32 models were phased out.

Manufactured new in 1990, the B12 Alpina 5.0 V12 offered is one of the five SWB examples produced and was supplied new through the United Kingdom Alpina distributors Sytners of Nottingham, being registered new on the 10^th of January that year. Finished in Diamond Black paintwork with complementary Black Buffalo leather interior upholstery with burr walnut veneer, the exterior features the Alpina 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels and a front spoiler, with special paint choices along with the now iconic Alpina pinstriping. The interior was customised with Alpina features and plaque, and a Sytner Alpina window sticker is apparent. Having covered some 147,400 miles from new, ‘B12 MPH’ has resided in the current private collection since 2021.

Well maintained throughout its life, the B12 is offered with the original stamped service book that displays twenty-one entries with the majority being from BMW main agents. Further accompanied to sale by a valuation letter from the Alpina Register, original sales literature, and a current V5C document. Due to be offered with a fresh MOT in time for sale, the B12 is rated by the vendor as ‘excellent’ throughout (regarding bodywork, paintwork, engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, and interior trim). Exceptionally rare and collectible, this B12 Alpina would make a great addition to any BMW or German car collection.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452