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E30 · 1983–1985

ALPINA C1 2.3 /1

Based on the BMW 323i

Photo: TTTNIS · CC0 · via Wikimedia Commons

The story

The first ALPINA on the new E30 carried the C1 recipe forward into a crisper, more modern body. Deco stripes, multi-spoke wheels and a hand-finished interior made it a discreet but unmistakable alternative to the factory 323i.

Thinking of buying one? Read our classic buyer's guide and how to spot a real ALPINA.

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