This 1984 BMW Alpina C1 2.3 has just over 64k kilometers (~40k miles) and was imported from Japan by the seller four 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. The only modification from stock is the removal of the catalytic converter in favor of a straight pipe. In May, the seller refreshed the cosmetics and serviced the engine in preparation for sale with receipts totaling over $5k. The car has been driven under 200 miles since arrival, and is said to shift smoothly and handle well. Service records from the recent work are included, and the car is sold with a clean Montana title.

The Lapis Blue paint is in nice shape, and was wetsanded by Doctor Detail in Costa Mesa, California after arrival from Japan. In addition, small chips on the edges of the hood and door were painted and blended. The body is straight with no visible dents or dings, and the seller reports that there is no evidence of any accident damage.

This E30-based car features Alpina’s familiar exterior treatments including a deep front spoiler, black rubber rear spoiler, and signature stripes. The seller has installed new chrome moulding on the front and rear windows, and the remaining chrome trim looks equally bright. 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. During the recent exterior detail, the calipers were painted black and all of the original wheels were refinished, including the spare.

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. Exterior rubber shows little UV damage, although the rear spoiler has a slight warp above the Alpina badge.

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 normal wear for their age and some slight fading, while the Alpina emblems on the front seats are broken and were sewn in place by the previous owner.

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 64,450 kilometers (40,047 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 BMW Business radio.