The Roadster has never been certified for sale in North America, so it's simply not possible for me to have one imported (before 15 years).
So as a personnal project, I decided to transform my 2003 3.0 to reflect as much of the authentic spirit as I could, while keeping cost realistic (hence aftermarket wheels) The car started as a pristine example, including original paint. Unique mods are limited to a shark fin aerial and smoked HID headlight assemblies.
Some add-ons are obvioulsy authentic parts, imported in part by a contact who has good ties at Alpina. The build plaque molded base and interior crests are actually the only ones ever delivered in the aftermarket by Alpina. I believe this was also the case for the door sills. The car also uses an authentic instrument cluster (hybrid with my own original electronics), wind deflector and aerodynamic package.
Engine dressing and built plaque are of my own design and manufacturing process. Oil, serial and tyre pressure decals are from our friend Atul. Dash, steering and center console were finished by a local upholsterer, after I'd taken the whole interior apart (!). No doubt, there is no other tribute project as sophisticated anywhere in the world.
So here is the final result:
Yes, I am a true Alpina fan, proudly wearing alpinaregister.com t-shirt and baseball cap
