2004 (PP) BMW Alpina B3S 3.4 convertible with hardtop

2004 BMW ALPINA 3.4 AUTO SWITCHABLE CONVERTIBLE SE LTD EDT Dashboard plaque confirms this vehicle is No90 out of only 106 made. Valuable registration B3S OK is included with the sale. Fast, furious and fabulous sums up this incredible Alpina in excellent condition. Finished in Black with Hellbeige full leather trim, a factory removable hardtop plus an electric soft top. It has covered only 76000 miles from new with 6 former keepers and is No 90 out of 106 cars made and includes the distinctive number plate B3S OK in the sale. Originally supplied new by Sytners BMW a renowned BMW specialist and Alpina supplier, this appreciating investment is a rare find indeed.Long established as a manufacturer of fine automobiles for the connoisseur, the B3s was built by Alpina between 2002 -2006 and based on the BMW E46. This fine example is a later model with the more powerful hand built 3.4 litre inline 6 cylinder engine. Compared to the 330i, the B3 S models featured stiffer springs and modified dampers, as well as upgraded brake pads. The rear wheel width was also increased to a nine-inch section and the car featured a discreet aerodynamic body kit that included the familiar Alpina front splitter. Features: Alpina door sills, Alpina overmats, electric heated sports seats with memory, front chin spoiler and splitter, rear boot lid spoiler, 18 inch Alpina light alloy wheels with weights optimised spokes, B3s rear badging, Alpina specific dampers with Eibach springs, glass heated rear window, auto lights, remote central locking, cruise control, leather multifunction steering wheel with switchtronic gear change buttons, BMW professional Satellite Navigation with CD, on-board computer, auto climate control, xenon headlights, with wash system, heated screen washer nozzles, third high level brake light, e/windows, e/heated door mirrors, Bluetooth, concealed tyre valves, front and side airbags and rear parking sensors. History folder: current V5, new MoT when sold, previous MoTs, exhaust and brake tests, emissions tests, maintenance/upkeep invoices in excess £5,000, visual heath checks, BMW Owner's Handbook, Alpina Owner's Handbook, Alpina service book and booklet serviced @ pdi, 7,000, 12000, 24000, 38000, 41000, 50000, 57000, 60000, 64000, 68000 plus a new service when sold, service Europe handbook, mobile phone booklet, BMW engineering booklet, on-board operating instruction booklet, quick start guide, radio code card, Bluetooth passkey card, Sytner booklet, tech booklet, Hpi, original Alpina embossed leather Bookpack holder, toolkit, spare wheel caps and spare key. This 4 seater car offers reasonable economy and emissions for the sensible souls among us. However, for the rest of us, it is a 305hp powerful torquey vehicle with smooth decisive gear changes from an excellent 6 speed gearbox reaching up to a speed of 168mph (as if we would do that!). Oh yes - this is indeed one truly fantastic car.