1985 BMW Alpina C1 53,500 Miles Coupe 2.3 Manual

1985 BMW Alpina C1 Description

This 1984 BMW Alpina C1 2.3 has just over 86k kilometers (~53k miles) and was imported from Japan several months ago. The car is one of only 35 examples produced, and is powered by a 2.3L inline-six paired to a Getrag 5-speed manual transmission. We refreshed the cosmetics and serviced the engine in preparation for sale. The car has been driven under 100 miles since arrival, shifts smoothly and handle well. Service records from the recent work are included, and the car is sold with a clean PA title. The Lapis Blue paint is in nice shape, and was wet sanded by local detail shop after arrival from Japan. In addition, small chips on the edges of the front lip there panted. The body is straight with no visible dents or dings. This E30-based car features Alpina’s familiar exterior treatments including a deep front spoiler, black rubber rear spoiler, and signature stripes .The glass is clean and clear, and all the lights work correctly including the fogs below the front bumper. The car came equipped with ventilated four-wheel disc brakes and 16? twenty spoke alloys. The suspension consists of MacPherson struts up front, semi-trailing arms at the rear, and coil springs with Bilstein shocks on all four corners. The car is said to track straight and provide responsive handling. Alpina interior features include Recaro sport seats with striped cloth inserts, a leather-wrapped 4-spoke steering wheel, and a wooden gearshift knob. The seats show little wear for their age and some slight fading, The branded gauge cluster plate is a nice touch, and all the gauges, lights, and power accessories are said to function properly. The seller notes that the odometer currently reads 86,720 kilometers (53K miles). Interior plastics are in good shape with no apparent cracks, and the wooden shift knob is capped with an Alpina logo that looks well-preserved. Note the original Blaupunkt radio. The Alpina plaque is shown above and is mounted forward of the shifter. The M20B23 2.3L inline-six is said to be original and has recently undergone a thorough detail. The engine utilizes a Bosch LE-Jetronic fuel injection system and is paired to a close-ratio 5-speed Getrag gearbox. Output numbers were advertised at 170 hp when new. The rear muffler is worn and was repaired but eventually will need a replacement. The seller had the car inspected by BMW specialists European Auto Repair in Philadelphi, PA upon arrival in the US. The car had been driven sparingly in Japan, and any reliability issues were properly addressed. The work performed included removing and cleaning the fuel tank, as well as replacing the fuel pump, fuel sending unit, vacuum hoses, throttle positioning sensor, and spark plugs. The distributor cap and rotor were also replaced. The VIN plate shows that chassis #C110110 was built at Alpina’s facility in Buchloe, Germany and was destined for delivery in Japan. The underbody is clean and shows no signs of major corrosion. The seller notes the car has a current United States title, license, registration, and has been fully serviced and safety inspected. Financing is available to qualified buyers!!! This vehicles vin number is: WAPC123014C110110 This vehicle was legally imported from Japan and currently has a valid PA title. We also offer nationwide shipping for this vehicle. Please contact us for a quote. Please keep in mind you are bidding on a pre-owned vehicle. Everyday driving can cause minor chips, dings or scratches on a vehicle. Unless otherwise noted in our photos or description these items are minimal, but may exist in some cases.If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions please feel free to contact me at 267-471-6561 Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you.