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Number 49 of 572 B10 3.5/1 examples produced, with a five-speed manual conversion completed in late 2020 using a resealed gearbox from a 1992 E34 donor car. The Alpina-modified M30 received Mahle pistons, a modified cylinder head, revised camshaft and Motronic management, with timing-chain-tensioner work documented after the previous sale. Since the seller acquired it approximately three and a half years ago, the car has received replacement trim, reconditioned wheels, paint correction, a replacement Alpina steering wheel, and approximately 1,000 kilometers of use.
Strengths
- Documented manual transmission conversion
- Reconditioned Alpina wheels
Watch For
- Speakers are described as weak
- The five-speed manual transmission was converted from the original four-speed automatic
- Aftermarket head unit installed

