Alpina B3S 3.4 Cabriolet.
Discussion
Bought myself this car a couple of weekends ago. I had been looking for an interesting convertible, for not too much money, for a little while now, when this car popped up on Gumtree. Went to see it, made a deal with the owner,but, a day later, I got cold feet, which resulted in the owner making me an offer I couldn't refuse.
The colour is Stratus grey, which is obviously a special order Alpina only colour, and, it’s gorgeous, grey with a gold-ish pearl tint to it, but, maybe, it's a green tint?. The paintwork is in great condition, apart from the front splitter, which had some damage (they all do that Sir!) but, it’s not too noticeable, unless you’re looking for it.
The interior is Ecru Nappa, which, although in good condition, is mismatched in four areas, the drivers seat, right arm rest, centre arm seat, and the arm rest in the rear bench. A suggestion has been made, that, these items have been reworked in the past, but have bleached quicker since.
It’s just coming up to 75k on the clock. The service history isn’t fantastic, but, it’s adequate, and all backs the mileage up.
Just had it in for a service today, with no major issues found, making a bit of a good buy
The wheels could be prettier, they aren’t damaged, but are a little discoloured in places.
The colour is Stratus grey, which is obviously a special order Alpina only colour, and, it’s gorgeous, grey with a gold-ish pearl tint to it, but, maybe, it's a green tint?. The paintwork is in great condition, apart from the front splitter, which had some damage (they all do that Sir!) but, it’s not too noticeable, unless you’re looking for it.
The interior is Ecru Nappa, which, although in good condition, is mismatched in four areas, the drivers seat, right arm rest, centre arm seat, and the arm rest in the rear bench. A suggestion has been made, that, these items have been reworked in the past, but have bleached quicker since.
It’s just coming up to 75k on the clock. The service history isn’t fantastic, but, it’s adequate, and all backs the mileage up.
Just had it in for a service today, with no major issues found, making a bit of a good buy
The wheels could be prettier, they aren’t damaged, but are a little discoloured in places.
Edited by Legacywr on Saturday 10th March 14:37
Nice looking car that. Honestly, I am not a stalker, but do you spend time in Southampton? Last week, when the snow was here I was walking about the place, and saw a nice looking B3S cabrio in this colour with a similar plate I think.
The doors tend to rattle a little. My tin top 328ci does it too slightly. Silicone spray on the window rubbers is good for them. Also stops the window sticking if there's a frost.
The doors tend to rattle a little. My tin top 328ci does it too slightly. Silicone spray on the window rubbers is good for them. Also stops the window sticking if there's a frost.
Lovely car OP, especially like the color.
I was looking at photos of my old B3 Coupe I sold a few years ago, which led me too look on Autotrader, couldn't believe the kind of money they fetch these day, 13k is the cheapest for sale at the moment! I sold mine for a fraction of that and bought it even cheaper!
I was looking at photos of my old B3 Coupe I sold a few years ago, which led me too look on Autotrader, couldn't believe the kind of money they fetch these day, 13k is the cheapest for sale at the moment! I sold mine for a fraction of that and bought it even cheaper!
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