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McAlpina

Post by FlyinRyan » Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:55 am

There seems to be quite a few Alpinas for sale in my local area, which started to get me thinking. Can Scotland lay claim to the highest concentration of Alpinas in the wild?

Currently there are 5 cars for sale in my local area
https://www.carreraspecialistcars.co.uk ... asgow-u31/
https://www.carreraspecialistcars.co.uk ... asgow-u34/
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... obcid=soc3
https://www.easternwestern.co.uk/nissan ... 775144432/
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-detail ... sed&page=1

So with 5 cars for sale in Glasgow alone, plus the other cars I know of in my area (my D3, D4, D5S, E39 B10 V8S and an E90 D3) Glasgow must be in with a shout of being able to claim the highest concentration of Alpinas per capita (circa 650,000)

Add in the cars from Edinburgh and Aberdeen and we're looking at a pretty impressive McAlpina meet when we're allowed out to play again!

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Re: McAlpina

Post by hashluck » Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:57 am

I have noticed when previously searching that Alpinas do seem more prevalent in Scotland for whatever reason.

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Re: McAlpina

Post by nkotecha » Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:59 am

my b3 was originally in scotland a few owners ago
D5 Biturbo saloon 109 (sold)
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d3 biturbo Saloon 234
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Bob » Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:12 pm

#062’s last owner retired her to his holiday home in Perth after she stopped daily duties in London.

Historically, it seems like Aberdeen has had the highest concentration of active forum members but that may be quite different to the total number of ALPINA’s in a particular locale.
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Charles » Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:55 pm

Mine is the only Alpina in the village ....
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Re: McAlpina

Post by JASV8S » Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:56 pm

FlyinRyan wrote:
Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:55 am

So with 5 cars for sale in Glasgow alone, plus the other cars I know of in my area (my D3, D4, D5S, E39 B10 V8S and an E90 D3) Glasgow must be in with a shout of being able to claim the highest concentration of Alpinas per capita (circa 650,000)

Add in the cars from Edinburgh and Aberdeen and we're looking at a pretty impressive McAlpina meet when we're allowed out to play again!
Would be interesting to know more about the B10 V8S you mentioned. I would look forward to a meet up when things have settle down.
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Wellsy » Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:28 pm

There are 3 Alpinas in my village, which is surprising as it's a small village. There is my D3 BT, a older B3 Cab and a B3s touring. I did hear a couple of lads riding by on their bikes the other day saying "hey look that's an Alpina, we will have to tell Dad". I hope Dad is into cars and has an Alpina and is not a prolific Car Thief.
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Re: McAlpina

Post by simon13 » Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:42 pm

Scotlands roads suit Alpinas?

I'm not the only Alpinas in my town
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Re: McAlpina

Post by 164 coupe » Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:11 am

A “MzAlpina” meet sounds like something to look forward to. Count me in!
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Bigedd » Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:41 pm

I've seen very few B's but seen a few D's in my area Glasgow, I'd be up for a McAlpina meet, I'm thinking mines is the only B3s Coupe in Scotland never seen another, maybe some one can correct me
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Bob » Wed Feb 10, 2021 2:54 pm

Bigedd wrote:
Wed Feb 10, 2021 12:41 pm
I've seen very few B's but seen a few D's in my area Glasgow, I'd be up for a McAlpina meet, I'm thinking mines is the only B3s Coupe in Scotland never seen another, maybe some one can correct me
Not too many North of the border that I've seen, but there've been a couple:
  • CABRIO #001 has been for sale on and off for years, based in Carnoustie
  • COUPE #094 was in East Kilbride until Hashluck bought it last year
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Jules Sunleu » Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:21 pm

simon13 wrote:
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:42 pm
Scotlands roads suit Alpinas?

I'm not the only Alpinas in my town
:) Your part is posher than mine though
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Bigedd » Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:24 pm

CaesarBob wrote:
Wed Feb 10, 2021 2:54 pm
Not too many North of the border that I've seen, but there've been a couple:
  • COUPE #094 was in East Kilbride until Hashluck bought it last year
Don't think there was many face lift Coupes in the UK, and there was 2 not far from each other, Must be this McAlpina thing again Never seen this one, even though I stay not too far away, been to East Kilbride numerous occasions, then again the Register says it was dry stored for 10 year :shock: where is it now?
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Re: McAlpina

Post by Bob » Wed Feb 10, 2021 4:35 pm

Bigedd wrote:
Wed Feb 10, 2021 3:24 pm
CaesarBob wrote:
Wed Feb 10, 2021 2:54 pm
Not too many North of the border that I've seen, but there've been a couple:
  • COUPE #094 was in East Kilbride until Hashluck bought it last year
Don't think there was many face lift Coupes in the UK, and there was 2 not far from each other, Must be this McAlpina thing again Never seen this one, even though I stay not too far away, been to East Kilbride numerous occasions, then again the Register says it was dry stored for 10 year :shock: where is it now?
It's enjoying a new lease of life down sarf. Current owner has been using it properly and is on some of the Facebook groups.

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Re: McAlpina

Post by ttrill » Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:27 pm

simon13 wrote:
Tue Feb 09, 2021 9:42 pm
Scotlands roads suit Alpinas?

I'm not the only Alpinas in my town
I think it may be just us now as I haven’t seen that white D3 for a while
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