BAT Auction - 1997 Alpina B10 V8

[39forever]

Hi, I'm the lucky guy who won the auction on BAT. Flying to Calgary to pick up the car on August 7 then driving it back to Vancouver Island. Looking forward to an exhilarating cruise through the Rockies!! Will post an account of the trip if anyone is interested.

[Stirling]

Congratulations on the auction win, you've got a gorgeous car there for a terrific price! It's great for us Canucks when the Americans can't bid.

Yes, we definitely want to hear about the trip and see lots of pictures.

Have you owned an E39 before? A comparison would be interesting.

[39forever]

Yes indeed. Daily drive a 2003 525i Touring. Love the car! Have put 45K kms on it and it's been the most dependable car I've ever owned.

[39forever]

Awesome fact. My new e39 Alpina has the build # 39.
One of One!!

[Stirling]

Originally Posted by 39forever

Awesome fact. My new e39 Alpina has the build # 39.
One of One!!

Ha! Nice.
When do you pick it up?

Do you know of any other E39 Alpinas in Canada?

[39forever]

Fly to Edmonton Saturday, drive back same day+Sunday. I know of one for sure.
Put a deposit down on the exact twin of the one I bought. 40k more mileage, not nearly as good condition and a firm price of almost 15k. Still for sale I believe.

[39forever]

Something surprising I found on the official Alpina site. Evidently mine was the only b10 v8 sedan built in 1997. Since production of e39 based v8's started in 1997, I believe this car is the very first v8 sedan built. Explains the 0039#. One of One indeed!!