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B12-Roland · 15th October 2009, 19:22

Hi !
I just want to introduce myself as a new member within the ALPINA part of this forum.
My name is Roland Schmidt, I' m 61, live in Germany near Munich
and own two B12 6.0L LWB #009 and #019.
Profession: CEO, Hobby: B12, model Helicopter and Astronomy.
Some of you might know me already from other ALPINA forums.
I like the international flair here and hope to win many new contacts.

Greetings
Roland

Gustav · 15th October 2009, 19:44

Welcome! Nice collection of cars.

Where you in Sweden this summer?

Best regards Gustav

B12-Roland · 15th October 2009, 20:11

Thank you for the welcome Gustav!

No, sorry, I didn't have time to join this

trip, but try to be part next year.

I spoke with some of the tour members,
they all are still exited.

I'm actually not a collector like Rainer Witt, which you probably know.
I bought the green B12 as a replacement for my old 750i.

Just couldn't resist when I saw the car exhibited at Heidegger / Lichtenstein.

The blue one ...

, came like a baby to a virgin

.

I had no plans to buy a second B12 or ALPINA at all, but after

checking the car for a ALPINA-Forum member, my wife decided to

have this car and who can resist such a wish.

Later I wanted to sell the green one and asked ALPINA to put him on their Website.
But after a short discussion with one of the Ladies from Buchloe, I decided to keep both
and I'm very happy

Ferrari-Bmw · 15th October 2009, 20:27

Hello Roland,,

Is this your car..

B12-Roland · 15th October 2009, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrari-Bmw

Hello Roland,,
Is this your car..

No, it's not!
You and others may have a look here:
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Alpina told me, that only one (out of 23 total) B12 6.0 LWB (long wheel base)

was produces in British Racing Green for a French customer.

Gustav · 15th October 2009, 23:35

Great to ehar! What did they say at Alpina? That you had a unique car

Quote:

Originally Posted by B12-Roland

But after a short discussion with one of the Ladies from Buchloe, I decided to keep both
and I'm very happy

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GaAlpinaowner · 16th October 2009, 00:30

Welcome to the Board
I would luv to add a E38 Alpina to my arsenal

B12-Roland · 16th October 2009, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gustav

Great to ehar! What did they say at Alpina?
That you had a unique car

EXACTLY

At that time, I didn't know, how few of the B12 6.0L LWB have been buit.

First, my beloved wife wanted me to sell the green one, after we had the blue,

but knowing now, how exclusive the green one is, she decided, not to sell

this "Police Car" and I was happy.

That's the history of getting close to 10% of a production line

Amjad Ali · 16th October 2009, 17:40

Hi Roland,

Welcome to the board.

I am a massive E38 Fan and have one now. I love the Alpina B12.

I bought my E38 about 3 years ago to stop putting miles on my M6, its not a B12 but a 740i sport, with Alpina suspension, wheels, front lip. I have had a custom remap done by a company in London that specialise on the V8 with an induction kit and I fitted an M3 SMG stearing wheel to the car and wired it all up to work myself. Shes a swb car with all the toys, sat nav, tv, etc etc. And shes a lot quicker than a 750il, as many have discovered!!!

But although she looks like a B12 (NO I dont have it badged as one thank you), she sports a discrete SMG badge on the bootlid and V8 badges on the rear quartes and thats it, she is not as quick!!!!

Bought the M6, then this, and the M6 is history now!!!!! Spend most of my time in Dubai now so dont get to drive her unless im in the UK.

Roland post some pics of your cars please, and welcome again.

B12-Roland · 16th October 2009, 21:16

ok,
here are some pictures:

and my dream car ... for the autumn of my live