This 1986 BMW Alpina C2 2.5 has 83k kilometers (~52k miles) from new and was recently imported from Japan. The car is unmodified apart from a later stereo, and features correct Alpina graphics that have been reapplied over the repainted bodywork. The car is powered by a 2.5L inline-six paired to a close ratio 5-speed manual transmission and retains its original Alpina plaque identifying it as #042. Since importing the car two months ago, the selling dealer fitted new rotors and pads up front, as well as a new air filter. This car is said to be a strong runner with fully functional electronics and air conditioning. It is sold with a clean Florida title.

The seller notes that the repaint appears to have been done to a high standard, and that the driver-side front fender was likely repainted again as the graphics appear newer there. All of the distinctive Alpina exterior details appear to be of the correct style.

The deep front air dam is free of cracking, and lighting appears standard with clear plastic turn signal and fog light lenses.

The multi-spoke Alpina alloys are in good condition with no apparent curbing and the original locking center caps still fitted.

The radio was replaced with a newer cassette deck, likely in the early 1990s. The original Alpina-fitted steering wheel remains in place and the dash appears free of cracks. Note the Alpina-branded multi function gauge fitted in the driver-side center air vent. All of the electrics and features are said to work as they should, including the factory A/C.

The original Alpina upholstery is intact and in good condition, with little wear or looseness evident even on the outer bolsters. The piping between the vinyl seatbacks and cloth seat faces remains free of distortion.

An Alpina dash plaque identifies this car as #042. C2 2.5 production began in late 1985 and continued until November of 1986.

The Alpina C2 used the M20B25 powerplant from the 325i fitted with the longer stroke crankshaft from the 323i. The final displacement was 2552cc and the car produced 182 horsepower and 195 lb. ft. of torque when new. Apart from red plug wires, the engine bay appears standard including the strut tower bar with the Alpina script. The seller replaced the front brake pads and rotors along with the air filter element after the car arrived in the US.

The car is also equipped with several other Alpina modifications. The Bilstein shocks and struts are custom valved to Alpina specifications, a freer flowing exhaust is fitted, and the brakes are larger than standard E30 items. The close ratio 5-speed transmission is also specific to the model.

Included with the car are the original owner’s manuals from BMW and Alpina, both printed in Japanese. They are kept in the leather-bound holder pictured above. The car is also sold with the original keys for the ignition and the locking center caps on the wheels.