This 1986 BMW Alpina C2 2.5 is number 2 of 74 produced and was imported from Japan by the seller earlier this year. The odometer shows 69,700km (~43k miles) which is believed correct based on service records and annual inspection paperwork included with the sale. This Alpina has been kept in stock condition and is believed to retain its original paint, factory 2.5L inline six-cylinder, and close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission. In June 2016, this car won Best in Class at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance as shown in the photo gallery below. It is offered with extensive Japanese maintenance records, annual inspection sheets, a factory build sheet, original spec sheet, and Connecticut transferable registration.

Factory Lapisblau (173) paint shines nicely in photos and is believed original based on the previous owner’s description, several recent professional inspections, and paint-metering of all panels including the four fenders as seen in the photo gallery. Alpina body graphics are also original and remain in nice condition.

The seller describes the body as straight with tight panel gaps and good trim. There is one small ding in the trunk, some mild cracking on the factory air-dam, and age-related wear on the rubber rear spoiler, all of which are detailed in the gallery.

No rust has been found on the vehicle and overall presentation is very good with clean trim, badging, and brightwork. Signature Alpina multi-spoke wheels are free of major wear and are wrapped in matching Pirelli P Zero tires.

The factory houndstooth door panels, bolstered cloth sport seats, dashboard, trim, and carpeting all look to be in nice condition. Alpina-specific floor mats remain in place, and the car is believed to have been garaged from new.

The leather-trimmed Alpina steering wheel and wood shift knob are still present, while the instrumentation, electronics, lighting, and electric sunroof are said to be in working order. The odometer shows 69,700km and a plaque in front of the shifter designates this car as number 002.

Mechanically, this C2 retains its original 2.5L inline-six that produced 185bhp and around 180 lb-ft. of torque when new. It is mated to a close-ratio 5-speed manual which the seller claims makes this car as quick and entertaining to drive as his E30 M3. Both the engine and transmission are said to be in fine working order and are up to date on servicing.

Extensive Japanese service records are included in the sale along with annual “Shaken” inspection sheets. The seller replaced the slave cylinder, fuse box, and cleaned the engine bay in preparation for the 2016 Greenwich Concourse d’Elegance, where this car won Best in Class. It has reportedly also won a number of “Popular Vote” awards at other events.

Additional documentation includes the Alpina factory build sheet as can be seen above. The original specification sheet listing performance and technical details is shown in the photo gallery below. All paperwork and maintenance records are included with the sale.

This Alpina C2 2.5 features low mileage, substantial service documentation, very nice original cosmetics, and strong mechanicals. The new owner could show or drive the car, and it will certainly draw attention from BMW aficionados. A video of this Alpina is included below: