engine and drivetrain 1966 BMW 1800 TI Alpina

[HarryPR]

How come I can't see the pics? Did the OP remove them?

[BillyRay]

OK, let's say for a moment this is not an elaborate hoax in preparation for the 1st of April. The car is a HUGE find in this small world of cognoscenti and while it may not approach the value of a long lost Porsche 356 convertible D with a Carrera engine (only 2 built) It is historically significant with some of the rarest parts, pieces and history. Well documented and presented at the correct venue, I could see it easily bring 6 figures. I have heard a rumor that BMW will be the featured marque at Monterey in 2013, may someone will confirm that?

I think we all understand your position, we just don't want to see it disappear to some collection where we never get to see it in the flesh. A project blog would have a large following, I would follow it and I am not a big NK fan.

At this point I would suggest you stay in touch with some of the experts on this site, Markmac, T. Jones and C.D. come to mind, their knowledge will be very useful in the coming months. Document it, keep it as original as possible and thank Grandpa for having shared such a rare and interesting car. I look forward to seeing more of it in the future.

I really hope you aren't pulling our leg ;-]

[tjones02]

Wonderful car and what a find!! Glad to see that it's in good hands. Yes, I got to see the pictures before you pulled them down. If you need any help I'd be glad to assist with whatever I can from this side of the country. I know NK's rather well and TiSA parts in particular. This reminds me of the 1800TiSA my Father owns... It was raced in Northern California from new till '69. We hope to get it back on the road this year and vintage race it in the future. If at all possible, you should come out to the Monterey Motorsports Reunion in August 2013 as the featured Marque will be BMW. There will be so many historic BMWs there that weekend that your mind will be on overload...

The German car magazine Auto Motor und Sport did an article comparing the Alpina 1800Ti to the BMW 1800Ti/SA that would be of a great help to you for your archives and information gathering. Dad has a photo copy of part of the article. I'll see what month/year it was for you. ebay.de has many back issues of AMS and once we know what date it was, finding one should be easy.

Dad's TiSA...

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,57/page,viewtopic/t,359646

Pictures...

http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o236/tjones02_bucket/995183_1800TiSA/

Cheers and good luck with your acquisition of this very historic car! Here is my advice as what to do with it, how I would preserve its history...

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/p,923291/highlight,/#923291

[eastsidebimmer]

I'm late to the party--were there pictures posted and then later removed?

If yes, I'd like to see them too!

Thanks,

Ben

[jdt10768]

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[69coronet440]

Any idea where I could find this? It's February, 1965

[markmac]

January 1965

Here

http://www.ams-antiquariat.de/Auto-Motor-und-Sport-1965:::56.html

www.alpinabmw2002.com

[tjones02]

Mark, that's Awesome! Thanks for that link!!

[mcmil]

Hey! I have a copy of that!

[markmac]

Mark, that's Awesome! Thanks for that link!!

Tom, your wish is my command - that is a good link though. Not quite as good as the actual article (posted below), which I have somewhere I think. The TiSA kicked the AlpinA's ass I was surprised to see. Maybe I missed it but couldn't tell if they were using 40's or 45's on the ALPINa. Not so much meat on the bone in that article. Gert Hack really got behind the AlpinA brand (I believe he wrote this article) and was a primary mover in giving the AlpinA brand cover time. Was down in OC this weekend so could only watch this great thread from a Blackberry screen.

(By the way, lucky again, Stu called me last week - found the front spoiler, has some damage that I will repair, then mold, then new part for him/me = very happy, thought that was one I might have to make from scratch).

[69coronet440]

Thanks so much for the link and the article. I see Google translator and I are going to become good friends.

I am going to continue this post in the NK section.

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/p,924261/#924261

[jerry]

Maybe I missed it but couldn't tell if they were using 40's or 45's on the ALPINa.

the carbs shown on the underside of the first photo are 40's, based on the lack of bolts used to secure the venturies, as found on 45's.

[Guid02-DerAlteClassics]

the revcounter is not the same as the normal ti, this is a special TISA part, it is the same size and look as the revcounter of the 3200 bertone coupe, but that being an 8 cil, with a twist.

[oz_tom]

Bummed i missed the pics when they were up but good luck with the car! Looking forward to seeing your progress and pics once its in a safer location.

Tom