Sad day for BMW Alpina -- Alpina founder Burkard Bovensiepen has died aged 87

visionaut · 10-20-2023, 10:50 AM

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R.I.P. BB… thanks for the passion!

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/ret...s-died-aged-87

BimmerBren · 10-20-2023, 11:24 AM

RIP legend

BoomSie · 10-20-2023, 11:25 AM

RIP and thanks for the legendary cars

Navy Davy · 10-20-2023, 11:33 AM

Does this make their cars’ values jump up even more now?

Neothe0ne · 10-20-2023, 11:44 AM

Thanks God Blessed The car Here Made really Good models He Made…

itzryyster · 10-20-2023, 11:44 AM

RIP legend! Love Alpina vehicles.

swagon · 10-20-2023, 11:51 AM

Glad to be part of the brand with mine.

Some of the best wheel designs in the game.

M2siast · 10-20-2023, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navy Davy

Does this make their cars’ values jump up even more now?

The same way MINIs appreciated in value when its founder died, and again when BMW bought it...

MADEYE · 10-20-2023, 12:24 PM

RIP. Can’t get enough of those wheels

gblansten · 10-20-2023, 12:31 PM

It is reported that his only final request is to be transported to the graveyard via a car with lots of spokes in the wheels.

visionaut · 10-20-2023, 12:54 PM

I’ve been a BB fan since he was hotrodding 02s…

///M TOWN · 10-20-2023, 01:08 PM

What a legacy he left behind

RIP

spuntyb · 10-20-2023, 01:49 PM

RIP, and thank you!

NotSharocks · 10-20-2023, 02:00 PM

RIP big homie.

Ya'll have always been so much better than ACS it's not even funny.

///M TOWN · 10-20-2023, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotSharocks

RIP big homie.

Ya'll have always been so much better than ACS it's not even funny.

They’re both unique in their own way

M4Tejas · 10-20-2023, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visionaut

R.I.P. BB… thanks for the passion!

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/ret...s-died-aged-87

Will never forget the 69 2002 at Hahn AB we ran in 72. Had Alpina parts, 2 big Webers, open stacks, springs etc Not sure which was more exciting......the F4D or the 2002. It's a toss up.

Hahn to Spangdahlem AB was our chosen run.

Alpina was out ahead of the game 50 plus years ago.

RIP.

Good job.

M4Tejas · 10-20-2023, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visionaut

I’ve been a BB fan since he was hotrodding 02s…

yup.....there is those damn Webers! Thank you for posting!

Hahn AB 72-76

khai37 · 10-20-2023, 03:48 PM

RIP! I will cherish my Alpina!!

cfm56d7b · 10-20-2023, 03:56 PM

Sad. The automotive world lost a legend. But his vision continues to live in every Alpina.

atomsapple · 10-20-2023, 04:03 PM

So sad, I literally bought a B6 a few hours ago.

tturedraider · 10-20-2023, 04:05 PM

RIP

deemo319 · 10-20-2023, 04:36 PM

There was an article about an Alpina B7 in Bimmer Magazine 15 years ago and the writers succinct description of the B7 as the ultimate Q-Ship made me really appreciate Alpina as a small manufacturer.

The level of quality needed to transform from a BMW tuner to gaining manufacturer status by the German government in 1983 is astounding. Passion and excellence from cars to wine was how BB lived. A legend. Well done, sir. RIP

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