Visited the birthplace of Alpina

[duane_sword]

Fellow Alpina BMW enthusiasts, I was in Germany earlier this week and realized that on my way from Bregenz Austria to Munich Germany there is a town that you should all recognize - namely Buchloe.

Yes indeed I made the trip to Buchloe and pay a visit to the Alpina headquarters - fantastic facility!

After buying a few Alpina items they took me on a quick personal tour of the facility, and I saw Bernard Bovensiepen being interviewed by a film crew.

I will try to add some photos later.

A visit to Buchloe for an Alpina enthusiast is like Mecca, Jerusalem or the Vatican for other religions.

Yes I have been fortunate to visit the BMW museum and factory in Munich previously, and also the M-division on the outskirts of Munich.

Duane
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[Stevehose]

I am going in June and have put this on the possible visit list, thanks for the heads up

 

[Nicad]

Will be there Tuesday with a night of sleep behind me hopefully. I will be making my way to Belgium to do some drinking!! If I can fit this in, it will happen.

Edit* just realized it is the wrong direction from Frankfurt to Genk, Belgium. Have fun Steve. Drinking still on.

 

[duane_sword]

Some photos from my visit....