1989 BMW E34 B10 Alpina 3.5 | London

A 1989 BMW E34 B10 Alpina 3.5, the Alpina-tuned version of the 535i saloon and the first Alpina built on the E34 5 Series. Alpina reworked the 3.5-litre straight-six to give 254 bhp and firmed up the chassis with Bilstein dampers, upgraded brakes and 17-inch wheels. Outside, a front spoiler and Alpina badging are the quiet clues. This car is finished in Maroon with a Silver interior, a restrained pairing that reads as a late-1980s executive saloon. The deep red body against the pale cabin gives a clean, balanced look in front of a camera, and the plain four-door shape keeps the period lines uncluttered. Film and television work set in the late 1980s or early 1990s suits its German saloon styling and Alpina details. Photographers and fashion and editorial teams get a smart, understated backdrop, and events can use it for arrivals. A wedding or a milestone day out works well too. The car is based in London.