Alpina Automobiles, the famed Bavarian tuner, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a 400-page special edition book, OAL-BB 50.
Book description:
“For half a century, Buchloe has been the place where true experts create automobiles for true connoisseurs. The name ALPINA not only stands for performance, individuality, and craftsmanship, it is also synonymous with the unique success story of a family business. All of this is described in great detail in this company chronicle titled OAL-BB 50 – THE ALPINA BOOK.
Across 464 pages, this ‘bible’ for ALPINA enthusiasts, owners, and fans is dedicated to all facets of the company – from its inception to its legendary motorsport successes in the 1970s and the world’s fastest saloons, all the way to the latest product developments. More than 200 photographs, some of which have never been published before, are featured in this opulent coffee-table book.
Written in both German and English, author Paolo Tumminelli, Professor at the Cologne International School of Design, outlines the evolution of the company and its automobiles. With in-depth knowledge and materials from the ALPINA archives, he relates anecdotes in detail while never losing sight of the great vision of the company’s founder, Burkard Bovensiepen, and the continuation of his life’s work by his sons.”
Priced at €75 (approx. $83 USD), the special edition book is available now in the Alpina online shop.
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