I Bought a Holy Grail BMW ALPINA, But There's a Catch
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Say Hallo to the mighty rare Alpina B12 6.0, 1 of 94 units made! N/A 6 L V12 with 430 HP! It's been off the road for 13+ years, it's been neglected, it's been desecrated with LPG, had an accident... Everything one would want to see in an expensive and rare car.
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I am very happy that the car found the best owner it deserves. I'm glad I wrote you the email! 😁
It was a pleasure getting to know you
Me and the rest of the internet too. Good Call - this is going to be awesome!
Thanks for that Fabian ! New adventures coming up thanks to you :)
I also thank you 😅😊
nice username ❤
We are glad too 🎉🎉🎉 Danke 😁🫶🤙
From an Aussie perspective (and car buying experience), that dealership has the most appropriate name in the history of car dealers!!😂
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i came here to say i gotta go there next time in in Germany!
😄 It has a ring to it aye!
Hahah true - dealers are usually kuuuuuntzzz xD
🤣🤣🤣🤣 For sure!
Props to the dealership guy who asks "did you see the rust in the trunk?" when Sreten had NOT seen the rust in the trunk. Not a lot of sellers going to make sure you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. nice to see a "stand up" seller.
Yeah that was a nice touch
They know he has a large audience though and don't want any bad publicity.
i want to believe the guy disclosed it for the love of everything nice. if the buyer wouldnt know, the rust will spread and this chef's kiss of a car will suffer from it. also lying about the state of a second hand car in Germany is basically death penalty sentence.
@@louisvl10 LOL that's probably why old crashed cars get imported from Germany here in the Netherlands. Here it's up to the buyer to "research" whether the car is any good or not. So getting a car cheaply in Germany because the seller has to be honest and then selling it to an oblivious buyer here = profit.
@@SterkeYerke5555well what the guy above said is theoretically true but you have to prove the seller knew about it and that's basically impossible if he doesn't confess that he knew it.
So it's still the same as everywhere else: buyer has to check EVERYTHING if he doesn't want later surprises.
You could have spotted me 1,000,000 guesses and I never would have guessed LPG conversion under the hood. I didn’t even know that was possible.
Tons of Aussies cars in the 2000s were dual fuel converted, also a few cars were factory LPG, not only is LPG cheaper but higher power
I know Sreten likes his original cars and it's a shame this particular one has been messed with but to LPG convert a big motorway machine is good thinking and shows that the owner was planning to keep it long term. It's cheaper and also runs cleaner. I had it fitted to a 530i E39. Don't dismiss LPG Sreten. You might actually like it on a daily driver.
File that under: "Things that feel like they should be illegal but technically aren't."
What is LPG?
@@4ee its actual "gas" in its liquid form. Propane/butane. It's not awful, the power is ok and it looks like it was pretty well done
Some one like me who is suffering depression at the moment this video made me laugh so much thank you kindly, just got hold of a f11 M5 touring and man I love this car so I know how excited you must be. But thanks for making me smile, I have not done this in a long time.
I absolutely love your channel and love watching the projects there never enough to keep me entertained. God bless man.
Keep up your head mate!
@patrickw3783 thank you kindly. 🙏😇
That's the best looking "neglected" car I have ever seen.
Indeed! I wish all I saw were 'neglected' like this!!
well, from the outside yes, but from the inside its rotten'' if its not driven for such long time
@@markodzo I can not wait enough to see how Sreten will fix and drive this beauty because it's definitely a keeper !!!
first of all go to Alpina shop to check out with those friends helping Sreten some Alpina parts for this project.. also
maybe we will see some "Ring laps or at least some autobahn shots at the end to confirm the luxurious sportiness !
Bah he was just talking it down, Sreten is cagey 😉
I've never seen a car SO neglected..........😮😮😮😮
I think Alphina should sponsor this serious to bring one of their special own back to life. Historically it’s very significant to them and their brand. Great story drama line and editing already.. 😂❤
They know each other so probably a good chance.
This. 🥰
Alpina has sold the brandname too BMW. So 2025 is the last year of Alpina as we know it.
@@maartenbosch2345 😭
@@maartenbosch2345 I am afraid Alpina will become like M. Still make great cars but you will see Alpina badges on a BMW 314i in the future
I love Matt Armstrong and Tavarish, but I drop everything to watch this guy! Camissa is going to be jealous of this one! Can't wait!
I agree. I like all of them, but Sreten's style of restoration and obsessive attention to detail is what takes his content to a level above all of them.
Just a reminder that Tavarish is POS who cheated on his wife with the fiance of Robert from Aging Wheels
Nothing in common, Tavarish is more talking than working, Matt is working, but not with that kind of attention to the detail and knowledge.
Agreed.
Totally disagree and this is an insult to M539. One is techincal and educational with a bit of fun, the others are complete click bait over excited morons.
I wish the United States had dealerships and salesman like this. Knowledgeable and honest. 👍
i believe he is a Mechanic who usually works in the shop, not a dedicated sales person. Really nice guy, anyway.
Different culture. Like most jobs in the US their base pay is likely horrific
Finally! Another e38 on this channel. I've been using my 740i as my daily for 5 years now. A fine example of BMW's 90's glory.
Bro the intro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I've so missed Sreten's more colorful intros!!
"I'm not crazy, I'm just. ." "We Know You 😆" nice outtro
I hope mopar guys appreciatethe humor in his license plate 🤣 F'em 392 🤣
That dealership name is unfortunate 🤣🤣
My mileage varies.
Their slogan should be
''We Are BMW
We Are Cuntz''
I think non Brit viewers have no clue. I burst out laughing hard😂😂😂
Explain?
@ The word without the z is a slang term for a vagina, it's the worst swear word that exists to the UK US and Australia
It might make me seem old but that is one of the most beautiful examples of BMW design and engineering EVER.
Kiitos! Thank you from Finland. You were the guy inspiring on my road to get an E92 M3. Favourite BMW content creator 🎉
I am sobbing as I watch this video because I sold my E38 about a year ago. A California car with zero rust issues. Immaculate interiors.
Mine was Stolen! Hurts way worse, than selling it. Total Misfire.
@petepenn1 That sucks dude sorry 😞
I have the distinct feeling that Project Neustadt is going to be one of the Crowning Jewels of your collection, and hopefully this time around Alpina will be MUCH friendlier to work with than they were on Project Chicago!
Yes.. Sreten need to pay a visit back to Alpina shop 100%.. this is a beautiful project should be called "the exuberant queen"..
E38 - whenever i see one, i think it the most beautiful limousine ever made. Elegant, aggressive and sporty at the same time. Truly timeless
I can't imagine this car not being stripped down to the last bolt, paint completely removed, the body redone and painted to perfection, and put back together in the finest way. Sreten can't help it and will go full OCD on it. Hopefully!!!
Thanks, it is such a beautiful car.
28:40 It doesn't need gold stripes. Actually I thought this was one of the best-looking Alpina's I've seen BECAUSE of no stripes. Personally I wouldn't even drive 1km on old tires. Just get replacement tires sent to the dealer and mounted before you drive it. You don't want to damage the car from an accident.
Been a subscriber for years and am subscribed on more than 400 youtube channels. Just wanted to say that this is the first time in all my years on RUclips that I EVER turned the notification on from a youtube channel! Can't wait to see this beast come alive and congratulations! I did want to see the price out of curiosity but can understand that you wanted to keep that private. I hope you got a good deal and considering your overall vibe it's safe to say you did. Happy for you my friend.
Thank you!
@@M539Restorations ROCK ON ! ALPINA is da wiz. Got my first in '88 only B7 in NA. Drove from Montreal to LA lived there for a year, many asked what it was due to Alpina badging. Burgundy + beige leather, full burlwood. 300hp. Blew a 930 slant nose Porsche away going up Laurel canon, in second gear!
Ultimate Autobahn Burner.....Frankfort - Munchen ...2 hours 20 minutes? Put cruise control on at 220kph in my turbo turtle "86 524 Td.
Alpina's are ADDICTIVE!
GREAT SCORE!!
-Excuse me about that, I'm not crazy I'm just...
-We know you !
Don't change Sreten, please don't. ❤
Sreten has become an icon!
The LPG system is from Prins from the Netherlands in Eindhoven. At least it's one of the best LPG systems. couldn't see if it has a valve care system. And yes I know how it works and how it is installed.
Yes, one of very few (or only?) system that injects the LPG in liquid state. So no vaporizor needed, so no cutting into the engine cooling system and the vaporizing of the liquid after injection adds a strong cooling effect. Nice system to drive low budget, weird for a car like this.
Prins is shit. Landi Renzo is where it is with LPG
@@hexagonosaurus5848 Oh made me remember I had a Vialle system. Also liquid injection. Worked very well.
of course its from the netherlands😂, always trying to save every penny those people
flashlube is die kleppensmering waar je aan denkt!
For our delight, everything is getting cranked up on the channel : Streten's acting, the cameraman, and last but not least, the projects. This is the best gift I could think of for car enthusiasts !! Thank you for bringing us such an amazing content. I can only begin to imagine the hours of work and dedication it requires, but the outcome is so rewarding.
I remember my excitement when I bought my first e38. It was only 2.8 but for me it was like the dream come true so I fully understand you and I'm happy for you man!
I do not care if all other projects take a back seat, this is awesome on so many levels.
Pure gold . When you have to explain yourself to passers-by and say I'm not crazy 😀.
Did I hear them say "we know you" !!!??
@@thakrakJep
But but ... He is crazy! That is why we enjoy his shows so much!
Just my personal opinion, but whenever a car has a plaque stating that it is number something out of however many total examples.. you don’t mess with it by converting it to run on something else or put electric motors in it. It’s a piece of history and should be preserved.
In his defense, perhaps this allowed him to drive this car always and everywhere instead of a diesel… Does the goal then justify the means?
@@jmsterdam no are you fucking joking? This was 300k euro car. I can tell you have no idea how much of zero fucks you would give about the fuel i mean i would justify 540i 740i with lpg conversion, but damn not alpina..
usually if you pay for something and you are the owner, you can do whatever you want with it.
@@PhantomNovelist usualy dumb answers are not allowed
@@jmsterdam There are more Ferrari’s F40 made than this (type) Alpina, so no (imho).
This type of car needs an owner who has enough money to keep the car in mint condition. If you can’t afford the fuel, you can’t afford the (very) expensive maintenance it needs.
A friend of mine has a BMW M3 CRT (67 made), he drives it daily in the summer, 1k Euro of fuel monthly, but he says it’s worth it and he keeps it in 100% mint condition (apart from some stone chips he hates, lol). That engine NEEDS 98+ RON through its veins. Same for the V12 Alpina.
I am so glad to have found this channel and it shows I'm not the only one who "never gets project cars finished" and still proceeds with buying new cars. Keep on saving old cars! Am seriously considering joining on Patreon
Congratulations! I've been following you since you had under 1,000 subscribers. What an amazing journey you've had with BMWs. Wishing you a million subs soon.
That's properly OG. Thank you! :)
Man this guy has the greatest job in the world.
Job description: RUclipsr who makes a living fixing craptacular BMWs while battling ferocious 🐶
Well done Sreten - well done
Your enthusiasm is infectious- it’s a beautiful car - probably the best 4 door sedan ever built - clean lines, perfect harmony with the balance of proportions with a solid interior that feels ‘right’ - I want one now 😊
"Sorry about that! Im not crazy"
"We know"
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This channel keeps getting better and better! Keep up the good work and im looking forward to seeing this beast come back to it's former glory!
Wow Sreten! Saw the video yesterday but I'm commenting now haha... What a lovely car and such a rare one! I wish you all the good luck removing the LPG and restoring it back to OEM! It's going to be a true masterpiece again. Best regards, Dave
The cool thing about LPG is it burns very clean and doesn't put too much strain on the motor. I had an LPG ford and it was still running past 600,000 km.
Sreten, the production value of the videos has absolutely gone through the roof. Not sure if that's the new person you hired or whether you've gotten a stroke of insanity, but this definitely is one of you best videos yet. Next from the guys at Auto Alex, you are one of my (if not the) favourite RUclipsr. I hope you can continue to do what you do. Your vids are not only educative, but also relaxing and just chill. Something you'd watch after a long day - a perfectionist doing what he does best.
#TopVersnelling. Sorry, Sreten is so much better than the Auto Alex gang. In my opinion they have gone downhill recently whereas Sreten is always top quality viewing.
Sreten, I have an e36 on LPG because in my country gasoline is very expensive, and LPG is half the price. It runs almost as good as on petrol but it was a pain to setup right.
The LPG installers ruin the entire car with self tapping screws, holes and flexible rubber pipes. They never use hard pipes because they take too long too install. The worst part is what they do to the electrical wiring. The LPG needs to use a piggyback ECU that is connected to the diagnostics port, to the original engine ECU, to each separate fuel injector and also they need to run wires all the way to the trunk for the fuel level sensor and the gas cutoff valves. Each tank has 2 safety cuttoff valves and a manual shutoff screw. There is also another cutoff located on the vaporizer in the engine bay. This is what makes the system very safe, even safer than gasoline IMO. You can remove the gas tanks by yourself but first empty the tanks by simply driving the car, because full tanks are stupid heavy to lift. All you have to do is to first close the manual safety valve completely and the slowly unbolt the feed lines, do it outside so it vents to the atmosphere and don't smoke while you're at it.
About the electrical installation, I advise you to get a new unmolested engine wiring from a donor car. Don't even try to fix the existing one because there will be so many welds from the LPG wiring that it's not even fixable. For example for the injectors you will need to repair 24 or 36 wires.. It's a big mess. It took me 2months to redo the wiring on mine and make it look almost stock..
Another thing, I'm 99% sure that the previous owner had to replace the engine due to valve issues. The LPG runs hotter and doesn't lubricate the valves as gasoline does, and after some time valve edges start to chip away damaging cylinder walls and of course misfiring due to low compression on the affected cylinder. It's a very common issue on 4valve per cylinder engines. Older engines like the M10, M20, M40 don't have this issue because they have 2 valves per cylinder that are built stronger/harder and take the heat better. But LPG is very good to have, I have an M43B16 with 330k kms and make 350kms of city driving on a full tank of 40ish litres of gas costing me only 25eurs!
Guys pls upvote my comment so that Streten can read this!!
I'd keep the LPG tbh, it's not like you are forced to use it
Sounds like a complete nightmare. Makes it even crazier they did it to a car like this.
@@roelfkromhout Yeah I can relate. Bought a car with LPG last summer and it's gonna be my last of such kind for sure xd I'll take worse fuel economy over dealing with LPG systems any day.
The only reason to do this to a car of this size is cost. It halves the fuel cost approximately, so you can drive around in a V12 boat but spend with L6 or L4 3 series fuel costs. Makes some sense, in my country there are many many Ferraris and Porsches on LPG
I’m American so I have no idea what would compel someone to convert an insanely rare, or any vehicle, to liquid petroleum 😂. That’s like electrifying a McLaren F1 lol. Whomever did this has serious mental health issues.
Sreten my friend, you've got yourself one of the peak BMW cars there is. I think the car is lucky to find it's way to you. I'm sure you'll put all the effort you can to give it''s glory back.
The M70 was designed alongside the M40 four cylinder to use common parts and be machined on the same tooling. That's why the 5.4 M73 used M43 roller rockers. The same guy was responsible for both.
My daily driver is an 01' e38 740iL and this just makes me so happy to watch. The e38 chassis is definitely my favorite body style. Even with just the m62 engine this thing is so smooth and powerful. Replaced the timing chain and guides myself, along with the pcv and some other stuff. Adjusted the oil pump chain. All the seals. New water pump. And you know what... The water cooled alternator went bad after. Wanted to test the cheapest option, for giggles. The $200usd one from Amazon... somehow works just fine? It's been over a year and no complaints hahaha. Knocking on all the wood right now
Ever since I got the Patreon notification, I couldn't wait for this one. Project Dubai was, for me and I suspect for many others, the series that got me hooked on your channel. So, having another E38, and a rare Aplina at that? I can't wait!
It's a bit of a shame about the atrocities this car has suffered through, but maybe because of that it has ended in your hands!
My friend Seymour unfortunately has the same last name as that BMW dealership.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏
Lol 😂
The internet lets you see a lot more of them.
I was referring to video calls with your friend, of course.
GOOD EYES?
My coworker had its Czech variant Kunc.
Names can be funny.
My neighbor's name is Maxim Kokot. OK in Russian, not OK in most other Slavic Languages. It literally means Biggus Dickus if you know Monty Python. 😀
And Sreten is fine with Serbian, but anyone that name would get all the comments in any elementary school in Czechia...
Masterclass in how to convey genuine excitement to your audience. Can't wait to come along for the ride on this one
LONG LIVING THE BEST 7 SERIES EVER CREATED ! THE MIGHTY E38 😎
My dad owns also an 1994 B12. It had 23.000km on it when he bought it. Imported from Switzerland back in 1999. He is 75 and still taking the B12 for a spin. It has 123.000km on it now. Green with Alpina stripings and everything original. One day I am gonna inherited it and drive the shit out of it.
The cinematic intro!
0:24 nahhhh that bottle was a paid actor😂
I can tell you right from the start, that engine will be pristine. As a Kiwi that grew up in the 80's im well familiar with LPG powered cars and one thing you can guarantee with LPG is that it's clean af. That cylinder head will be sparkling.
big fan of LPG. Currently running E53 N62B44 gassed for daily. But totally agree here, this is a sacrilege.
Congrats! I would have done the same thing. Beautiful car - and welcome to Oxfordgruen M73 ownership!
This is the best looking BMW of all time in my opinion. And Alpina made it look even better.
You were really born for this job man... Not only do you know your stuff and are you extremely skilled with it (and self-educated!), but you are a great entertainer as well. Your videos are just awesome to watch every single time, it doesn't get tiring to even watch them multiple times to bridge the time for new ones. Triple A stuff, exactly what RUclips was originally advertised as: "Broadcast yourself!"
I highly look forward to this one, but I have a feeling that this might become the biggest challenge so far(?)... Not an easy one in any case. Would most likely make no financial sense in any way for a normal owner, but you can definitely make something out of this questionable state it is in.
HOLY GUACAMOLY super excited Sreten! Still get a twitch in the stomach just trying to get my head around the thought process behind installing LPG in a V12 6.0 motor... but well, more fun for you (and us to tag along)!
I see why you would do it to a high litre engine. The problem is the exclusivity of the car itself
@@kjolm4864why would you buy a high liter car in the first place if you can't really afford to drive it? Some bit of nonsense
Then consider the installation costs.. the damage to resale value.. quite silly
The quality of this channel is so high, even the bottle didn't brake on the first drop
I had a 2004 Range Rover with a V8 and I love how that green sticker and the transmission says do not remove yeah right
As an American it would make my year to go to an actual dealership called “Cuntz”
Cammisa would have pissed himself if he were there live with you
Camissa is a Tesla simp.
Top notch cinematic intro, appropriate for the Alpina holy grail! ❤
As an owner of an E38 (non Alpina, Im not that cool), I was on the edge of my seat and yelling at the screen with excitement just as you were when checking the car out for the first time. I cannot wait to learn even more about the E38 as you restore this incredible car to spit spot perfect condition! I will definitely be taking notes for my own car.
Welcome back….missing your videos ….you’re a blast….hehehehe
Just the intro alone is why I love this channel. Glorious E92.
I fell of the chair too, man I am really excited for this project and for you! Best of luck with this gem!!
Your excitement is so contagious I feel so giddy just watching! I know you're anxious about taking on another project but you're absolutely right, when would something like this ever come up again? This car was made (and mutilated) to be on your channel!!! This is going to be fun to watch get brought back to glory!! Thank you so much. Your videos bring me so much happiness.
My main concern is, when they did that engine replacement, are all the alpina components still there? Or is it a normal bmw engine now with alpina intakes bolted on it.
Just like the one that 777 GARAGE BOUGHT
It is an Alpina Engine, the swap ist documentet no worry's 😊
Yes, there's an invoice directly from Alpina. That's coming in the next ep!
@@M539Restorations well ..driven from 2005 to 2009...09 tyres looking like new...u definnetly have a new engine,congrats Sreten for this Unicorn !!!! Cheers!!! (sell that E31)
@@M539Restorations,
it would be interesting to hear what they have to say about the engine swap and if they still have the original unit
Sreten, great job finding and buying this beauty. Regarding LPG conversion, I haven't seen many cars using LPG in Germany, but there are a lot in Turkey-a lot means millions. I am one of them, and I have driven more than 600.000 km with LPG on my E34 525i, E39s 528i, 540i, and 535i. If you are in love with your car (especially with V8 and in this particular case, V12) and want to use it on your daily driving LPG is the only way, especially in Turkey where LPG price is almost half of the petrol price. In my case instead of a stupid 1.5 lt, 3-cylinder BMW, I am using my roaring V8 with a please and paying less. I am a fan of E31s and I have started to watch your channel with the 1st 850i restoration. The dream for me is to find a moderate 850i which is good enough to drive to Turkey and restore it from top to bottom and yes install LPG to use it daily. There isn't a company offering an LPG system to V12. Therefore, what I have been told was to install two "Prins" LPG systems to work together on BMW V12 since everything on V12 is twice of straight 6. That is why, there are 2 Prins 6 cylinder systems working together in your Alpina, and you have two LPG tanks at the back. Well, the condition of your Alpina looks Ok, definitely, a paint job is needed and, in the end, it will not be a collector's car. Therefore, How about keeping LPG on? You already have performance cars, M5, M3, 530i touring!!!! May be it would be a good journey to keep LPG, restore the other components, and use Alpina as a daily car. As I mentioned earlier, millions of cars have LPG systems in Turkey. My technician installed, four LPG systems to my BMWs E34 525i, E39 528i (I made 400.000 km with LPG with this car) E39 540, E39 535i. He has extensive knowledge of LPG systems and I am ready to provide any kind of information you might need with great pleasure with the help of my mechanic, all the best.
I feel the enthusiasm and joy, so great to see this beginning. Looking forward to this one!
Surely at some point we seen an E23 7 Series build! So underappreciated and would make for an incredible RUclips series!
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@ e23 mate not 32
Great buy, this car was made for you Sreten, I can't wait for the next episode!
Love everything about your videos Sreten, the obsessive attention to detail, the occasional humor, and the love for these classic BMWs. This Alpina B12 could not get in better hands than yours!
They talk about Ferraris that are rare. But they made 1000+ of them. This is a true unicorn of german engineering. One of the great ones.
I have always considered this model of 7 series the best looking. The green with beige interior is also my favorite. So beautiful!
YESSSS!! As an E38 M73 owner, I loved Project Dubai and I'm so excited to see another E38 on the channel. Can't wait to see if you end up doing repairs that my car needs so I'll have an entertaining guide!
Oh she is a beauty! She is in good hands now, can't wait on more episodes 😊
Yes Sreten, you are crazy, but good crazy, and that's why we love you!
I work as the fleet tech for the city I live in which converted many police cars to LPG, with this same system and could only laugh when I saw that little black indicator on the dash of this vehicle. This exact system has caused so many lingering issues amongst a handful of vehicles, most of which have sadly been sold off. I have tried to look into the company and how to take apart a system such as this on a much more simple Ford 4.6, but to no avail. This series might just give me the motivation I need. So Sreten, I wish you the best of luck and look forward to this project!
Fabian is a great guy. Dealership workers are sleezy and are trying to hide problems but Fabian shows u all he knows
I saw this car at the private crew parking lot at Franchorchamps. I remember never seen such big wheels in my entire life
Danke Schon!! Thank you!! Gracias..
You have become my favorite RUclipsr.. and especially with your amazing collaboration with Jason Camisa, makes this content even better..
I love BMWs… and you have become my go to channel.. cheaper than therapy. 😂
Congrats and keep up the good work. 👍👍
I love the intro best one yet!!..
Just hearing and seeing how ecstatic you are about this car is plenty enough for me to be VERY interested to see how this restoration progresses!
Think about keeping the LPG fuel option. I had a car in the late 80's that was LPG only and engine performance was better than stock due to the higher calorific value of LPG. Looking forward to seeing the restoration...
Lpg burns more slowly, so all its great heat flies up the chimney
The ChapStick had me on the floor :D
cant be caught foaming at the mouth while purchasing a vehicle
6:50 No way, it looks like it was professionally installed, so there won't be any shavings inside the engine. This car was begging for someone like you who will turn it to its former glory without the gas!
Love the adjust hair before starting the car and lip balm :D :D :D
I am not a BMW fan boy, but, there is something about what Alpina do to the cars that just screams "BUY ME" every time I see one. For me the big stopping point is always who owned it previously and what did they do or not do to it. In this case it's a total minefield, but, for the right price it's worth the risk. Good luck and have fun restoring her.
that LPG kit seems well installed, I'd definitely keep it. all that v12 wants is power, liquid or gas it doesn't matter.
BEST INTRO SO FAR
Hell yes!!! All I ask is more frequent episodes!!!
You should not dismiss LPG right away. Did you know it has 120 octane? It makes it super smooth.
It also runs super clean and produces no soot whatsoever. It runs as clean as a kitchen stove. Once you take the engine apart, you will see there is no carbon buildup at all, that’s why these engines run so far. That, and the huge gas tank, of course which allows for 1000 mile range, all combined.
My E 39 has 428,000 km by now and still runs and hums like a sewing machine, It has been for more than 300,000 km on LPG.
Propane is not as clean as you say. Metane or natural gas (the one that russia used to export to Germany by pipeline) - that gas is pretty neutral for the environment. But Propane is almost as bad as gasoline.
@@RivieraByBuick Methane (CH₄) is generally more environmentally damaging than propane (C₃H₈) due to its higher global warming potential (GWP).
Comparison of Environmental Impact
1. Global Warming Potential (GWP):
• Methane: Has a GWP of about 28-36 times that of CO₂ over 100 years.
• Propane: Has a GWP of about 5 over the same period.
• This means methane traps significantly more heat in the atmosphere than propane.
2. Atmospheric Lifetime:
• Methane lasts about 12 years in the atmosphere.
• Propane breaks down much faster, typically within a few days to weeks.
3. Leakage & Emissions:
• Methane leaks (from natural gas extraction, pipelines, and agriculture) are a major issue because even small amounts have a huge warming effect.
• Propane does not significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions unless burned. It is also less likely to leak in normal use.
Which is Less Damaging?
Propane is environmentally less harmful than methane because:
• It has a much lower GWP.
• It degrades faster in the atmosphere.
• It does not contribute to emissions unless burned, whereas methane leaks are a serious climate issue.
LPG mengarut
Why did they do that to this beautiful car whyy? I'm so glad you got it thought, it's in better hands now
That intro is so cool
In Brazil, LPG is very common for taxis because it is cheaper. but the engine heats up more and you need to be more careful with maintenance
We don't use LPG here, CNG is used instead, and sadly, it's even worse than LPG since it makes you suffer with the power loss generated. Meanwhile, LPG is known to perform like a higher octane fuel, being not so undesirable.
Early LPG systems used to literally chew engines apart. I know someone who had one installed in his personal car and in a year after he had it installed (in the early days) it gave the engine the clap, AKA piston slap.
@@asertait was a problem in engine or incorrect installing lpg. As a rule lpg save engine, the oil degrades slower, the engine is cleaner, there is minimal carbon deposits, the combustion chamber is cleaner, the only point is the requirement for regular control of valve clearances and high-quality valve seats, since they are slightly more thermally loaded on lpg
@@asertaNo they don't. I literally have 3 cars with old LPG systems and all run great. If it's set up properly it does nothing to the engine.
The name of the BMW dealership is gold 😂
at 30:15 you look really crazy but that is what we love ❤❤
I was somewhat in your shoes, I saw a old 70's Ford F350 Dually 2wd near me for ages, always sitting and then one day it was for sale but what I saw then that I didn't see before, was that it was LPG converted, so it was a big block manual sucking down propane, and the entire system had failed and needed to be replaced or removed.
As a previous owner of a facelift E53 4.6iS (not an Alpinabut an Alpina engine) I was always blow away by what Alpina were able to do with engines. My father owned the M62 4.4 X5 and it was just night and day
As a South African you were incorrect about just one thing. The fastest e23 7 series was the one we built just for our market. The RHD 745i with the m88 engine. There is currently a ruined one for sale here. Really wish you would save one😢, but i understand it would cost a fortune to fix and import. We have a extremely strong BMW heritage here. First factory outside of Germany. The aplina 333i the special 325is.
Love your content been watching since the day's of your original e39M5
There is a chance Sreten saw it - I think he posted an Instagram story some time ago about help on buying/importing a car from South Africa 🤔
Of course, but as a first-production 7er, this was the fastest one when it came out in 1980 for all markets. SA 745i with M88 came in 1984. Super cool car, would love to get my hands on one, one day!
@@M539Restorations Sorry for correcting you it's very rude. Thank you for the reply, wish you all the best and hope to own a car you would be proud of one day. Been wanting a BMW for 15 years just out of my price range to get a nice enough one currently.
@@adriaanserrao2016 no, not at all! Thank you!
1:41 at least they already have a suitable number plate on for BMW drivers.
I personally find the LPG conversion pretty amazing. Imagine the range you can get and if you drive it daily why not save some money over time. It is still a freaking Alpina B12!!!
It's actually mind bending, if you care about fuel economy, don't buy a 6 litre V12.
brooooooooo...that's McDonalds 😖😖
@@Indicant He said range, the only thing it is good for in 2025.
@@cccpkingu and what is range genius?
because this car is investment. in 10 years it will probably cost >1mln euro so why not to save it? if you need a fast daily car with big milage just buy g30 530d and it will be way faster than this one
The day you finally get an F chassis BMW and its an F25. I might die. As a BMW Master tech and owner of 2 F25 N55s, it would bring me great joy to see you working on/restoring one of my favorite BMWs and yes i mean that. The F25 is one of my favorites. My wife's 2011 has a mere 80k miles on it and my 2014 has 243k miles on it. Currently daily driving my wife's as mine is sitting on the lift next to me for its next round of mods and maintenance. Strongflex yellow poly rear subframe, differential and sway bar bushings. New rear wheel bearings and hubs. Rebuilt a rear differential with all new bearings and a shiny new Team MFactory Helical LSD, Revshift billet and poly flexdisk, e9x/e83 transfer case bushing swap with a Strongflex yellow poly bushing insert. Will be dropping the front subframe completely to clean and rust reform it, get rid of the front diff completely, swap out the xDrive oil sump for an S55 oil sump and doing ACL rod bearings as well. Will go back together with new Corteco motor mounts and Powerflex black series motor mount inserts and Strongflex yellow poly sway bar bushings and lower control arm bushings and will install a crank seal guard as well. This is all on top of the current mods it already has... Vargas stage 1 turbo, VRSF downpipe, VRSF charge pipe, ARM Motorsports intercooler, BMS intake, 3.5 bar map sensor, MHD tuned, xHP tuned, xDelete tuned, BC Racing coilovers, F15 50i front brake conversion, and Powerflex black series poly thrust arm bushings. I will eventually get a low mileage RWD ZF 8sp transmission to complete the RWD conversion, but thats another time, the current transmission still has life left in it. And i will eventually get a bigger turbo, whether thats going to be a plug n play from Shuenk, or its going to be a custom B58 turbo swap
The E24 M635csi is a stunner. The E34 M5 as well. That dealer has some great inventory.