Manual E36 B3 3.0
Manual E36 B3 3.0
Busted or real? I don't know if the 3.0 B3 came with a manual box
It has an E39 steering wheel and squint badges on the boot. Can't see a plaque anywhere
Clicky
It has an E39 steering wheel and squint badges on the boot. Can't see a plaque anywhere
Clicky
B3 3.3 Coupe #090
D3 2.0 Biturbo Touring #098
D3 2.0 Biturbo Touring #098
-
- A
- Posts: 83
- Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:34 pm
- Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada
The lack of a plaque means it's most likely a fake, I don't see why you'd remove that if it's legitimate. Also notice there's no underhood shot to see the VIN tag and whether the (difficult to fake) headers are there.
However the steering wheel is period correct for an early B3 3.0, and you could certainly get one with a manual. The B3 3.2 was also available with a manual from Buchloe. The entire body kit also looks right on, and it also looks like it has the wood trim around the door panels (hard to tell) which I thought was Alpina-specific? So if it's a conversion it's pretty thoroughly done.
However the steering wheel is period correct for an early B3 3.0, and you could certainly get one with a manual. The B3 3.2 was also available with a manual from Buchloe. The entire body kit also looks right on, and it also looks like it has the wood trim around the door panels (hard to tell) which I thought was Alpina-specific? So if it's a conversion it's pretty thoroughly done.
I've come across the odd one where a previous owner had removed the plaque as a souvenir? The new owner of the car tracked this chap down and eventually paid him to have it back. Why the guy removed it for this I don't understand as according to the guys wife, it just sat in his drawer!
This looks genuine though, shame to make it into a track car.
This looks genuine though, shame to make it into a track car.
Former BMW CC 7 register chairman
2000 e39 B10 V8 Touring
1985 e23 B10 (sold)
1995 B3 saloon switchtronic (sold)
2000 e39 B10 V8 Touring
1985 e23 B10 (sold)
1995 B3 saloon switchtronic (sold)
-
- ALPINA
- Posts: 1389
- Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:59 pm
- Location: Nottingham, occasionally S.Wales
Thats been for sale for more than 18 months, i noticed this almost as soon as i joined BMWCC, and that was 3 years ago!
It was grossly overpriced and yes it is a genuine one as when i was looking i spoke to the dealer and had the Alpina VIN off him, whether it was the VIN off the car or one he had from a donor, i'm not sure.
3.2's are available in Manual, just not for the UK market, Similar to 3.3's.
It was grossly overpriced and yes it is a genuine one as when i was looking i spoke to the dealer and had the Alpina VIN off him, whether it was the VIN off the car or one he had from a donor, i'm not sure.
3.2's are available in Manual, just not for the UK market, Similar to 3.3's.
1995 E36 B3.0 Convertible (rebodied)
1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast
1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast
There are two B3 3.2 RHD factory fitted (not converted) manual cars, and hence are UK specification
The E46 was never sold in the UK as a manual
The E46 was never sold in the UK as a manual
Oscar Wilde & Burkard Bovensiepen: I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.
ALPINA B3 3.2 Coupe Switch-Tronic ALPINA Blue
ALPINA B10 3.3 Saloon Manual Mora Metallic
ALPINA B3 3.2 Coupe Switch-Tronic ALPINA Blue
ALPINA B10 3.3 Saloon Manual Mora Metallic
-
- ALPINA
- Posts: 1389
- Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:59 pm
- Location: Nottingham, occasionally S.Wales
I was unaware of this! When i was looking for one, i was told that 3.0L came as manuals but 3.2's didn't unless i wanted LHD!Chas wrote:One is Alpina Green and lives in this part of the world. I believe the other is Alpina Blue?nealpina wrote:There are two B3 3.2 RHD factory fitted (not converted) manual cars, and hence are UK specification
1995 E36 B3.0 Convertible (rebodied)
1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast
1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast