BMW 530i GROUP 1B 1977

A Dutch champion! This six-cylinder, 230bhp is a true pioneer in the EU Touringcar championship grids! This incredibly rare car comes from a private collection and, for the first time in years, has come on the market. Despite its extensive racing history, the car is still in good and original condition. This Ex-Alimpo BMW 530i Gr. 1B is now proudly offered for sale by Vink Motorsport:

• Ex-Alimpo BMW 530i Group 1B
• Well maintained and completely original
• Includes a comprehensive spares package.
• DMSB Wagenpass.
• Unique Dutch racing history; car will be delivered race ready!
• The car is located near Amsterdam, available for showings at Vink Motorsport.

History
After BMW introduced the 528, the culmination of the 5-series, in 1975, Alpina left no time to waste. The new 1B Alpina six-cylinder 3.0 transformed the four-door sedan into a force to be reckoned with. The Group 1B line, also known as the “Group 1 Francorchamps line”, was the successor to the world-renowned Group 2 line. Where the Group 2’s were much pricier, riskier, more modified (e.g. extended wheel arches and more freedom in regulations), the 1B’s were developed to be a more affordable, safer and less modified race car.

The Dutch general BMW importer, N.V. Alimpo, ordered one of the BMW 530i US Group 1B in 1977. The 525i base of this vehicle was then upgraded to include the original Alpina engine with Alpina pistons and 300 degree camshaft. In addition, the front oil cooler, the modified air flow meter, the lock, the differential cooling, as well as the steering wheel all came from Alpina.

Initially driven by Dutch Eddy Fresco, the car mostly competed in the Dutch and Belgian Touringcar championships. Fresco’s first podium finish with the car took place on July 17^th 1977, when he finished in 3^rd place overall in the Dutch Touringcar championship at Circuit Zandvoort. Around one year later Eddy Fresco and Rob Slotemaker competed in the European Championship at Circuit Zandvoort and achieved the car’s best finish to date; 2^nd place in Division 4  (up until 300ccm) and 7^th place overall, merely falling behind the notably faster Group 2 cars.

In late ’78, fellow Dutchman Hans Maasland purchased the car and competed twice with the 530i in the 24H Spa. In ’79 Maasland competed with Slotemaker yet they did not finish due to an incident. In ’81 Maasland finished 12^th in division and 18^th overall with Rien and Fred Frankenhout.

Restoration and Specs
This incredibly unique Ex-Alimpo has been left untouched and remains exactly as it was when first delivered. The car has undergone maintenance where authenticity was key.

The car also includes a comprehensive spares package and original DMSB Wagen pass. Another unique feature is the written documentation of the car’s racing history.

Detailed photos of the car (in period) are available. If seriously interested, we can provide these per your inquiry.

This BMW 530i Group 1B is an exceptionally rare race car with a significant Dutch racing history and ready to be yours. In short, an opportunity too good to pass along! For more information, photos, or to set up a showing, please do not hesitate to contact us. Vink Motorsport specializes in storing, assisting and preparing historic race cars, and we would be happy to help you with yours!

Mail : info@vinkmotorsport.com
Phone : +31 6 29021278