N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: The Alpina B12 5.0 was based on the E32-generation BMW 750i/750iL, and was extensively re-engineered by the Buchloe-based manufacturer to offer increased performance, revised chassis dynamics and enhanced long-distance driving characteristics. · Its 5.0-litre V12 featured modified Mahle pistons, larger intake valves, revised camshaft timing and recalibrated Motronic engine management, together with a stainless-steel exhaust system and metallic catalytic converters. The model was capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in approximately 6.9 seconds, with a quoted top speed of around 275 km/h. · The 10th Anniversary edition was reportedly commissioned in 1990 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nicole, Alpina's Japanese importer. Just 10 examples were announced, with distinctive Anniversary identification details, including special interior badging, embroidered headrests and dedicated wheel plaques. · This example is finished in Diamond Black metallic, over a black leather-trimmed interior, featuring green and blue synthetic suede seat and door card stripes, Alpina-patterned floor mats, and wood veneer trim. · It rides on a bespoke set of 19-inch multi-piece alloy wheels, designed to retain the appearance of the classic Alpina B12 wheels. The seller states that the wheels were individually commissioned at a cost of approximately €11,000. · Equipment includes Electronic Damper Control (EDC III), Servotronic power steering, electrically adjustable front sports seats with a driver's memory function, an electrically operated sunroof, automatic climate control, cruise control, an on-board computer, central locking and an alarm system. · Other equipment includes heated front and rear seats, electrically adjustable rear seats and head restraints, an electrically operated rear sunblind, double glazing, electric windows, a radio and telephone preparation. · It is also equipped with Automatic Stability Control (ASC). · The seller states that the vehicle retains its Japanese-market specification, and that the accompanying Alpina documentation records its original equipment. · Accompanied by extensive historical paperwork, including documents from previous owners, Japanese service invoices, Japanese Shaken reports, and original Alpina documentation. · One ignition key is included.
Condition: Specific notes from the seller include: a crack in the rear window.
Service history: The seller states that it was most recently serviced in September 2026 at around an indicated 107,000 km. · The seller states that the front control arms, steering tie rods and associated components have been replaced during their ownership, and that a wheel alignment has been carried out. · The seller notes that the car has also received an engine oil and filter service, replacement spark plugs and ignition leads, an inspection and recharging of the air-conditioning system, and resealing of the power steering lines. · The seller states that the oil pan gasket, valve cover gaskets and the seal between the engine and transmission have been replaced. · The seller reports that a mechanical inspection has been carried out during the current ownership. ·
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This E32-generation BMW Alpina B12 5.0 is an extremely rare modern classic V12-powered luxury performance saloon, which is one of just 10 examples of the special 10th Anniversary edition commissioned for the Japanese market.
- 02It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-litre V12, producing around 350PS and 470 Nm of torque, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed ZF automatic transmission.
- 03This example is identified as number eight of 10 of the Anniversary series and carries Alpina production number 0239.
- 04It was originally supplied to the Japanese market and was subsequently imported into Germany in 2011, where the seller reports that it was kept in storage for approximately 11 years.
- 05The car was acquired by the current owner in Germany in mid-2022 and has since formed part of a private collection in Poland.
- 06The odometer indicates 107,914 km, though this is not warranted.
- 07The Alpina B12 5.0 was based on the E32-generation BMW 750i/750iL, and was extensively re-engineered by the Buchloe-based manufacturer to offer increased performance, revised chassis dynamics and enhanced long-distance driving characteristics.
- 08Its 5.0-litre V12 featured modified Mahle pistons, larger intake valves, revised camshaft timing and recalibrated Motronic engine management, together with a stainless-steel exhaust system and metallic catalytic converters. The model was capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in approximately 6.9 seconds, with a quoted top speed of around 275 km/h.
- 09The 10th Anniversary edition was reportedly commissioned in 1990 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Nicole, Alpina's Japanese importer. Just 10 examples were announced, with distinctive Anniversary identification details, including special interior badging, embroidered headrests and dedicated wheel plaques.
- 10This example is finished in Diamond Black metallic, over a black leather-trimmed interior, featuring green and blue synthetic suede seat and door card stripes, Alpina-patterned floor mats, and wood veneer trim.
- 11It rides on a bespoke set of 19-inch multi-piece alloy wheels, designed to retain the appearance of the classic Alpina B12 wheels. The seller states that the wheels were individually commissioned at a cost of approximately €11,000.
- 12Equipment includes Electronic Damper Control (EDC III), Servotronic power steering, electrically adjustable front sports seats with a driver's memory function, an electrically operated sunroof, automatic climate control, cruise control, an on-board computer, central locking and an alarm system.
- 13Other equipment includes heated front and rear seats, electrically adjustable rear seats and head restraints, an electrically operated rear sunblind, double glazing, electric windows, a radio and telephone preparation.
- 14It is also equipped with Automatic Stability Control (ASC).
- 15The seller states that the vehicle retains its Japanese-market specification, and that the accompanying Alpina documentation records its original equipment.
- 16Accompanied by extensive historical paperwork, including documents from previous owners, Japanese service invoices, Japanese Shaken reports, and original Alpina documentation.
- 17One ignition key is included.
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