A little off topic, but since its ALPINA and they do mention their roots back to the "early days" I thought I would post it up.....and for those of you who are "handy" they even have some positions open on their race team.

http://www.alpina-automobiles.com/en/news/singlenews/article/146/alpina-look-back-on-a-long-and-successful-history-in-international-motorsport-1.html