- Powering the car is a 4.4-liter supercharged V8 with 500 hp.
- Alpina sold just 800 examples of the E65-based B7 in North America.
- This car is finished in Alpina Blue II and looks absolutely brilliant.
The E65-generation BMW 7-Series is one of the most divisive because of its weird shape and odd proportions. However, if you’re looking to get behind the wheel of an extremely luxurious vehicle for a very reasonable price, an E65 7-Series can be especially intriguing – even more so if it’s a rare Alpina version.
This Alpina B7 has lived out its entire life in California and is painted in a stunning color known as Alpina Blue II. It’s estimated that this example of 1 of just 800 E65 B7s sold in North America, making it even more desirable.
Read: Alpina Ends Production Of The BMW 7 Series-Based B7
Cars & Bids is handling the sale of the car and notes that it has a clean Carfax report and, despite its age, has only been driven ~64,000 miles (~103,000 km). It’s the closest thing to a BMW M7 we’ll ever get.
Alpina made several styling tweaks to the 7-Series, all of which make it much more visually appealing. These include a new front apron, multi-spoke wheels, a new rear bumper, and a distinctive rear lip spoiler. It looks supremely regal, and we’re sure driving it would make you feel like an absolute boss.
Driving the car is a 4.4-liter supercharged V8 with 500 hp and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. This engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission that drives the rear wheels. Other key selling points include adaptive headlights, a power sunroof, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, power-operated rear sunshades, and a thumping Logic7 sound system with two 10-inch subwoofers. It also has BMW Night Vision technology.
If you’re interested in placing a bid, head on over to Cars & Bids for your chance to own this special 7-Series.