A rare, eye-catching classic coupe, understood to be an original 1980s Alpina conversion, which is presented in good order. Under the bonnet is a 2.3-litre straight-six engine producing approximately 170bhp and driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The Alpina-enhanced vehicle has been with the current owner for the past four years and features a good service history. Based on the original E21 BMW 3-series, the Alpina C1 2.3 bridged the performance gap between the standard BMW 323i and Alpina's own B6 2.8. The enhanced engine of the Alpina C1 allows it to sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.8 seconds, with handling improved thanks to Bilstein suspension In addition to the improved performance, the C1 features an aero bodykit package, with a BBS rear spoiler and ‘deco set’ graphics kit. Inside, there are now Recaro seats that replace the original items, an Alpina leather wrapped sport steering wheel and gear knob, and a production plaque on the dashboard. The vehicle rides on Alpina 16-inch wheels that wear Bridgestone Potenza tyres. All four brake rotors have been replaced with drilled and slotted items, and the vehicle is fitted with an aftermarket muffler – though the original is also supplied. The stereo has been replaced with a Pioneer head unit and JL Audio speakers. The vehicle is supplied with the original owner’s manual, stamped service book and two keys. There is no known body damage. The Polaris Silver paint work is in excellent overall condition, with some very small blemishes on the underside of the rear bumper. The Alpina decal kit remains in very good order, with the badges and brightwork also all present and correct. Inside, the aftermarket Recaro front seats and original blue leather rear seat bench present very well. There is some wear evident on the gear knob and gaiter, but generally the trim is in superb order. All gauges, dials and switches work as they should. There are no known mechanical or electrical issues. The most recent roadworthy inspection was performed on 8 February 2021, with no warnings or advisories being issued. The most recent service was performed in February 2021 at Argyle Automotive with the odometer reading 184,000km. The oil and filter were changed, and the rocker cover gasket replaced. The cam belt was last replaced with the odometer reading 146,000km This BMW Alpina (E21) C1 is a stunning example of the exciting and entertaining factory tuner coupe of the early 1980s. With a more powerful engine, improved handling and an unmistakable exterior, the C1 proved to be an early hit for the German tuning house, laying the foundations for other iconic models over the next four decades. Offered in impressive overall condition, this example is ready to be enjoyed on spirited weekend drives or as an excellent addition to any BMW collection. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.