Real or Fake?

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Real or Fake?

Post by Corky1710 » Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:32 pm

My brother spotted this in an Edinburgh car park. What do we think?
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Re: Real or Fake?

Post by Wellsy » Mon Nov 14, 2022 3:33 pm

I think it's real but shows no MOT or TAX. MOT Expired in June 22.
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Re: Real or Fake?

Post by TonyS » Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:04 pm

I am certainly no expert, but the centre bonnet badge doesn't look right (maybe reflections/bad picture), and I seriously doubt that the extra logo on the grille itself is valid - looks like a cheap Chinese badge that I have seen on two other fake Alpina's.
Also, were black grilles originally available on this model ?
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Re: Real or Fake?

Post by v8 ego » Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:16 pm

It is genuine, number 234.
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Re: Real or Fake?

Post by JohnW » Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:04 pm

Would have said real: the badges are fake so is the black grill, but the pre-facelift (non-S) front lip and wheels are premium price items a faker doesn’t usually buy. Lower down, some fit sport side skirts or keep the sport ones on, real is SE spec with front and rear bumper lips.
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