1998 Alpina B10 V8 Touring “ from Geneva”

Where BMW's standard engines left off, Alpina was only just getting started. By increasing displacement, reworking the cylinder heads, and fitting a bespoke exhaust system, Alpina created an engine that was so silky smooth yet simultaneously so impressively powerful that the international automotive press at the time struggled to find enough superlatives. The result was one of the most desirable wolf-in-sheep's-clothing family cars ever built.

The BMW Alpina B10 V8 Touring, based on the iconic E39 generation, represents the absolute benchmark for what a discreet powerhouse should be. With approximately 340 horsepower on tap, this Touring delivered performance that was once reserved for sports cars, all wrapped in an exceptionally elegant and practical package. The suspension was completely re-engineered by Alpina, featuring specially tuned springs and dampers that provide outstanding road manners. The car sits lower, responds more sharply, yet always retains that unrivaled grand touring comfort. As one well-known automotive magazine aptly wrote at the time: “You don't have to apologize for owning an Alpina family car - it's simply magnificent.”

This particular example was ordered new and delivered in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1998, and has since been meticulously maintained, documented, and cherished. The complete set of original books accompanies the car. The color combination is timelessly elegant: deep, glossy Cosmos Black paired with a Sand Beige leather interior. A configuration that is stylish, understated, and sporting all at once—exactly as a true Alpina should be.

The first Swiss owner spared no expense and selected an extensive list of optional equipment. In addition to the iconic 19-inch Alpina wheels and the highly desirable glass sunroof, this car features what was, at the time, a truly groundbreaking option: an original television system. Add to that the then state-of-the-art BMW telephone integrated into the center console, fully electric seats with memory function, an electrically adjustable steering column, heated seats, and privacy glass, and it becomes clear that this was one of the flagship automobiles of its era.

Aboard this B10 V8, you travel in serene comfort, surrounded by exquisite materials and the subtle exclusivity that defines Alpina. Yet the moment you press the accelerator more firmly and the V8 unleashes its deep, sonorous growl, this luxurious Touring transforms into a serious high-performance machine, capable of devouring speed effortlessly and with immense refinement.

Finding an original Swiss-delivered B10 V8 Touring in this condition and with such comprehensive documentation has become increasingly rare today. Are you interested in this exceptionally tasteful and powerful Alpina? Contact Gallery Aaldering today. Since 1975, we have been a family-owned company with an unconditional passion for the world's finest automobiles. We export worldwide; please inquire about the possibilities.

* Ordered and delivered in Geneva - Switzerland
* Configured in Cosmos Black with a Sand Beige leather interior
* Well-equipped with options - "42 Sonderausstattungen" (sliding roof - 19" Alpina)
* Documented by enthusiasts - including complete set of onboard folders with booklets
* "You don't have to apologize for owning an Alpina family car - it's simply magnificent"