This BMW Alpina got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1986 Alpina B6 2.8/1 was built in January 1986 as the 237th of approximately 259 examples manufactured during a production run from late 1983 to mid-1986. The car was first delivered in Germany and reportedly spent time in Sweden and the Netherlands before being acquired by the current owner and imported to the US in 2020. It is finished in Cinnabar Red with gold Alpina graphics and is powered by a 2.8-liter B6/2 inline-six mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Additional features include Alpina 16” alloy wheels, Bilstein shock absorbers, front and rear spoilers, a power-operated sunroof, an onboard computer, a Sony head unit, and Recaro seats upholstered in gray cloth with blue and green stripes. Service carried out in anticipation of the sale consisted of adjusting the valves and replacing the coolant overflow tank, starter, fuel filter, engine mounts, drive belts, and fluids. This B6 2.8/1 is now offered on dealer consignment in California with Alpina documentation, a tool kit, and a clean Montana title.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

The body was reportedly refinished in its factory shade of Cinnabar Red under previous ownership and is equipped with an Alpina front spoiler, a rear decklid spoiler, and gold-color Alpina graphics. Additional equipment includes an electric sunroof, fog lights, a power antenna, and twin exhaust outlets. Damage is noted on the bottom of the front spoiler.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

Alpina 16″ alloy wheels are finished in silver and wear 205/50 Vredestein Sportrac 5 tires. The suspension incorporates Bilstein shock absorbers and progressive coil springs. Stopping is handled by power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with ventilated rotors up front.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

The cabin houses Recaro front seats trimmed in gray cloth accented by offset blue and green stripes that extend to the rear bench. Additional features include an Alpina shift knob, central locking, power windows, venting quarter windows, an onboard computer mounted in the dash vent, and an aftermarket Sony CD stereo.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

The four-spoke MOMO steering wheel features an Alpina hub and sits ahead of a VDO instrument cluster that includes a 270-km/h speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges monitoring fuel level, coolant temperature, and fuel economy. A digital combination meter is housed alongside the center vent. The six-digit odometer shows 141k kilometers (~88k miles), approximately 3k of which have been added during current ownership.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

An Alpina plaque on the dashboard identifies the car as #0237.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

The 2.8-liter B6/2 inline-six was modified by Alpina with lighter Mahle pistons, a performance camshaft, and revised combustion chambers and exhaust components. Service carried out in anticipation of the sale consisted of adjusting the valves, performing a compression test, and replacing the valve cover gasket, coolant overflow tank, starter, fuel filter, engine mounts, drive belts, and fluids.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Getrag dogleg five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with 25% lockup. The transmission fluid was replaced in preparation for the sale.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

The Alpina Delivery Confirmation certificate shows the Alpina identification number and production number as well as a production date of January 1986. Additional Alpina documentation and literature will accompany the car and are shown in the gallery below.

1986 BMW Alpina B6 2.8/1

The car is titled in Montana using the replacement Alpina VIN shown above.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $81,500 by Diron05
Auction Ended April 7, 2023 at 3:27PM PT
Bids 53
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Seller: luxmotorcars
Location: Sacramento, California 95819
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WAPB628016B620237
  • 141k Kilometers (~88k Miles) Shown
  • 2.8-Liter B6/2 Inline-Six
  • Dogleg Five-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Limited-Slip Differential
  • Cinnabar Red Paint w/Gold Alpina Graphics
  • Gray Cloth w/Blue & Green Stripes
  • Alpina 16" Alloy Wheels
  • Bilstein Shocks
  • Front & Rear Spoilers
  • Power-Operated Sunroof
  • Recaro Seats
  • Sony Head Unit
  • Alpina Documentation
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #103343