An extremely rare BMW Alpina C1 is being sold by the Malta Customs Department in an upcoming sale by tender.

It is a right hand drive specimen from a production run of 35 cars, most of which were built left hand drive by German tuning company Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH & Co. KG in the early 1980s.

This BMW Alpina C1 is based on the E21 and features the original Alpina Dash Plate (3-1781), custom Alpina interior, a lower front lip, the shark-nose BMW grille, the distinctive Alpina lateral green/blue stripes.

The engine has been tuned to produce 168bhp, and the extra power is due to special Mahle pistons and a special exhaust and ignition system. It also received dry-sump lubrication and a short-ratio five-speed gearbox.

Tenders will be received by the director general (customs) at Newport Bonded Stores in Marsa from May 20 to 23 between 8am and noon and from 1 to 4pm and on May 24 between 8am and noon.

The department is also receiving sealed tenders, on the same dates and times, for the tale quale purchase, and removal, of various lots including:

• a Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth;
• a Mercedes Benz 116;
• Gold Jewellery;
• Footwear;
• Clothing;
• Mink blankets; and
• Plastic sockets
Viewing of lots, collection of tenders forms and further information can be obtained from the Auction House, Customs Newport Bonded Stores, Marsa , tel: 2123 7209 during the said dates and times.

Valid identity cards or passports have to be presented by all bidders/representatives when submitting tenders.

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