did someone say ALPINA vert replica?

[mikeedler]

well, its not really a replica, but it does have alot of Alpina looking stuff on it.

some of you may remember I said I was recieving a vert in trade for fixing the red 325i U.S. model. I gave the car to my German buddy who helped me throughout my repaint on my M3 and he did a ton of the work on fixing the red car.

so on to the car.--- it is a euro 1986 325i no cat car originally. It now has a U.S. 1988 Super eta motor in it(dont ask) but it will be right in a few weeks.
4,10 dif sperre
Alpina front lip- donated from my winter crapster
M tech I rear spoiler- donated from my winter crapster
M tech I rear apron " "
Alpina Kopis
Alpina blau paint- from the e46/e39s
and a bunch of other goodies. and many more to come.

enjoy the pics, the car is still only about 60% done
here are the pics

[Erick]

She's got potential. :)

[SchnellerVert]

Mike 86 was the first year EU spec Vert? I thought it was 87 as Baur was still selling Verts until late 89 and I know they were being sold for a short period of time but not three years.

Oh and for all those DB vert drivers they now have something to aspire towards. I would imagine with the Super E engine the car will not suffer get up and go. Torque being the key here.

[Dave]

nice hooptie.

If it had real alpina wheels, and a gold deko kit instead of silver, it'd be perfect in my eyes.

[mikeedler]

86 is the oldest I have heard of. this thing is in awesome shape as far as rust goes. only welded up about 3 small places before the paint. I know that Baur even built some facelift models also.

[SchnellerVert]

86 is the oldest I have heard of. this thing is in awesome shape as far as rust goes. only welded up about 3 small places before the paint. I know that Baur even built some facelift models also.

Yeah Baur sold well into 89 as I have seen two plastic bumper Grey markets in Alexandria.

[mikeedler]

I agree with you dave, but gold is totally 80s--(for us older people) as well as 16" bent alpinas for 1000000000000000000euros on ebay. he is younger, and tried to make it a little bit more "newage" looking- the Alpina color is the newer one, as well as the decal set- for post e36 cars.
the 17" also go along with the German TUV thing. 16' Alpinas are a battle to get legally allowed on the car nowadays, wheras the car already had 17" rim allowance in the title.-- same reason it has 205/40 instead of something a bit "meatier"

[SchnellerVert]

At least he went with period lighting vs Ellipsoids.

[mikeedler]

actually, the smoked ellips are not yet installed, as well as the smoked star-tec rears. waiting to get the new TUV and get it registered first. the lower front springs should also be put in it this weekend too.

[schmidty]

that things needs a hard top.... or at least a new softtop :D

[Garageaholic]

That car is awesome. Love it

[killa325i]

i always liked Alpina cars, and i like the silver decals.....i'd drive it.

[mikeedler]

A new top is coming this winter, the prices drop to about half in the winter time, and this summer he plans on only driving it a few times.

there are still a ton of plans for this car, these are kinda just teaser pics- it still isnt on the road yet.

did you guys get Alpina stickers with your Kopis? none came with these, just fake BMW badges that dont say BMW.

another pic.

[RCWells]

Gorgeous car Mike. Love the "kit", it flows really well, despite the mixed components. I love the euro bumpers, I wish I could find a nice euro E30 over here to start working on.

[SchnellerVert]

If it gets a hardtop I would do a Weismann unit as it is the fancier of the two with nicer exterior that's got perfect skim coat for custom paint and the leather interiors are to die for.