First Wash in 4 Years BMW Z8 Alpina 1/555 Ever Made!

This was a daily driven BMW Z8 Alpina 1 of 555 ever made and extremely rare. 4 or 5 years ago, the collector car sat in his driveway with a cover on it untouched. Recently a friend found and purchased the car with hopes of restoring it back to its original condition and selling it for a profit. My job is to detail and restore the BMW paint and interior disaster back to new, as this is the first wash and detail it has received in 4 years. For me this qualifies as a disaster vehicle restoration with a smelly, moldy, gross interior with cigarette ash, interior swirls on the black plastic trim, moss growing under the hood, and super deep scratches on the painted front fender, all on an incredibly rare BMW z8 Alpina which qualifies as a filthy full detail and first wash. There is a huge before and after satisfaction and gratifying reveal so watch until the very end. We performed a paint correction with full compound and polishing after we removed the damaged clear coat on the front driver side and passenger side fenders. Once done we applied AMMO Reflex Pro to the exterior for insane reflection and paint coating protection, Gelee Pro on the wheels all before the customer reveal at the end. For a full list of products visit www.ammonyc.com. Thx for watching! -L
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[@iansmith3975]

Imagine being so wealthy that you leave your Alpina outside for 5 years without a care in the world.

[@henlolneh]

original owner probably sold it for pennies on the dollar as well seeing as the new owner immediately brought it to Ammo (for what was probably a $3-5k job) and is now going to immediately flip it.

[@henlolneh]

@@roletnabih Jesus wow. Who needs crypto when youre almost 2x'ing on $150k investments pretty much within a week...

[@marcd7332]

@@roletnabih No one is giving you a $100k discount for some dirt

[@roletnabih]

@@marcd7332 Oh true but if previous owner just had it sitting for years outside and in that shape. Clearly money isn't issue for them.

[@henlolneh]

@@roletnabih exactly

[@simonh8894]

Talking about how rare the Z8 is as the camera pans past a 599 60th Anniversary 😆😆😆

[@james771]

Isn't it an Alonso edition?

[@frhndhlmi]

it is alonso edition

[@mrn8032]

No, That is the 599 GTB alonso editon. If you need info why they made a special edition of a 599 for a person called Alonso, ping me. Anyways. I am just waiting for that car to be cleaned on the channel!

[@georgiaasteri7663]

@@mrn8032 does the alonso model have any relation to Fernando Alonso

[@CarToneHK]

@@georgiaasteri7663 It's the 60th anniversary of F1 edition, with livery that is similar to Alonso's F1 car, commenters above made the mistake equating the Alonso livery 60 anniversary of F1 as Alonso edition

[@markg.2501]

As a Retired Detailer of over Thirty Years (from before detailing was as big as it is now) I'm totally blown away with what can be done now and what's available to detailers on both consumer (weekend detailers) and Commercial Detailers. Absolutely Fantastic Job. 👀

[@AMMO-NYC]

That means a lot to me thx for sharing. Hope you are well!

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

"You want this car back? Lets see the new garage pal."

[@poplaurentiu4148]

This owner might don't wanna sell it no more after this reveal.. (that Z8 Alpina is a rare gem)

[@HCH9990]

This is a stone cold beautiful car - I can't think of any car from the last 30 years that has such a classically beautiful design. It's in my dream garage for sure. And what an amazing job you did on it. Not sure what you charged for the job, but the owner is going to make so much more back in it's new condition!

[@javieralfocea1014]

Ferrari F50 dude

[@s0uthp4w68]

I like the alpina wheels but I think the regular version is better.

[@micglou]

It's a beautiful car... but Aston Martin DB9 (2013) takes that cake.

[@alpeena]

german cobra....

[@aabidamn]

@@micglou DBS for me.

[@AcuraAddicted]

The transformation is phenomenal! Also love to see the customer appreciate the work!

[@dillanmistry]

That’s is absolutely beautiful

[@holchan1]

This car is a masterclass of design, i still remember when i saw for the first time and feel in love, by the time it was already more than a decade old, still one of the most beatiful cars ever made.

[@canaho]

Absolute masterpiece of a car. I wish BMW would go back to a simpler and more elegant design such as this; as compared to the gaping cocaine-nostril monstrosities they produce now.

[@Maartwo]

Blame the Chinese market for that. They have 0 taste and companies now cater to that market.

[@bm______]

@@Maartwo Yep, new Mercedes and bmws are getting so ugly.

[@camross47474]

agreed, bmw looked at spongebob's teeth and said yes we will have some of that.

[@aabidamn]

@@Maartwo I blame the BMW. They could've made the grille as optional tick box, as they do with other non essential features.

[@lackjoughlin8820]

it’s a matter of time before a company like renault or any other generic car brand to follow suit

[@brandon7968]

I’ve seen one of these parked outside a house here on Long Island for years and I’ve always wondered what the story was... I wonder if it’s the same car

[@mauiwkeyz7804]

Probably is lol

[@RichDasix]

has to be, these are rare af

[@brandon7968]

Update - Going to take the drive this afternoon to see if my hunch was right. Not sure if what I had seen was an Alpina or not but I’ll see if the Z8 is still there in the neighborhood I saw it in

[@brandon7968]

@@marybetheby5184 lol speaking from prior knowledge or did I miss something in the video?

[@SxpticFlxsh]

Imagine??

[@SEATACx]

I don't really care if people have a lot of money and buy what they want with it...but something about people buying a car like *THIS* and just destroying it makes my blood boil. Thank you as always for bringing these things back to life.

[@sardog1966]

Without sounding like I'm looking for sympathy--I'm not--we lost our son in 2020 and it's been a rough go. For some reason, your videos soothe my anxiety and really help me get through the tough days. It's his birthday today, so I just wanted to give you a shout out and thank you for producing some video magic that really, really helps me through my days. And my wife loves the way her car looks! So, a genuine THANK YOU.

[@ronburgundy360]

You gave this car a second chance!!!! Nice work as always!

[@jaaphoogendijk671]

That is such a classic! Glad to see you caring for one!

[@RobZtaco]

You CRUSHED this one! Looks 1 million times better!

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

Mr. Kosilla, I love how you use your professionalism and expertise to create a thoughtful, individualized treatment plan for each vehicle just as though that vehicle was your own.

[@jokhoury13]

who would treat such car like this in the first place. the z8 design is one of a kind fusion between old and modern, which makes it insanely iconic beyond any doubt.

[@no_lft_shft]

Out of the channels I watch you're detailing videos are the best. Pan has the best products and tool videos and the auto pros in Chicago is a good mix of both. But I could seriously sit and watch your detailing restoration videos for HOURS

[@SHOdown13]

Love these cars. Job well done.

[@kenbode8806]

Another amazing transformation by you and Dan! Great job as always!!!

[@ryanchalmers9298]

The best feeling in the world is having a customer genuinely appreciate the hard work that’s gone into a car that you’ve detailed

[@TheMasterg39]

Larry....You never fail to amaze us...with just doing what you do ...The pursuit of perfection..!...As always...Well done..!

[@BigRigTrig]

Jaw dropping transformation as usual, well done!

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Another amazing transformation by Larry at Ammo NYC. It always bums me out to see people let such cool cars sit and rot!

[@vlad4706]

Former employer had one of those. Loved looking at that car. Such beautiful lines.

[@cadmando18]

That is so awesome! That black paint on BMW cars does seem soft. I have done a couple of them and struggled with haze here and there with normal techniques. I had to change my pad and compound and just like you did, use less products and also soften up on my pressure on the polisher a bit. You do awesome work! I use these videos as a model of how I want my dream detailing shop to be.

[@caronin]

Amazing work as always. I can't get enough of these videos.

[@electronicpen]

Couldn't' agree more!! How could this beautiful car be left sooooo neglected... wow. Glad to see it being bought back to life.... it needs to be driven!!

[@InnawoodsAnon]

Last time I was this early, the car still hadn't been discovered in the barn.

[@rickbaker4571]

I'm no BMW fan but that is a bad-ass car. Great work, Larry, and as always, thanks for bringing us along!!

[@samrackham4774]

What a transformation that is over the years there’s been so many beautiful / rare vehicles but that’s up there for me wow 😍

[@robertolombardi3698]

What a fantastic turnaround Larry, how could someone neglect such a rare car. Nice to see the new owner really happy with the transformation.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

The Z8 is one of my favorite BMW’s. Beautiful car.

[@jeffreybass1370]

Really cool when the owner makes an appearance and we get to share in their reaction. Nice work!

[@revenantmind2523]

Once again it takes a subject matter expert to bring a car like that back from disaster. Great job!

[@DashDrones]

One of the most beautiful BMWs ever made.. Love the Z8

[@BambizCornField]

I just started watching you guys again. Congrats on 1M subs!

[@pauldegans2393]

Wow, what a great car! And a great costumer’s reaction. As always, good job.

[@cristianherrera8564]

Always a blast to watch the GOAT at work

[@VeteranDetail]

Larry, glad to see that there are areas of the car that were polished by hand. No matter how micro a micro polisher can be, it's never a substitute for fingers.👌

[@newtechgs7471]

Such a beautiful car the z8. Back when beemers had character in their design

[@dionnefycf799]

I love the hard work that goes into all these nice cars to make em look so beautiful and shiny in the end. Also that Ferrari in the video kept catching my eye

[@tbirdboy]

Another happy customer. Good job Larry!

[@UtahFive0hh]

Thanks Larry, this has been one of my favorites so far

[@SDBAMG]

Always so awesome to watch you work, and learning a lot. Super cool, thanks.

[@donjuan150]

Love the fact that it was driven and really enjoyed...

[@MrRunliketheBOSS]

Right on, Larry. World-class work as always.

[@autoshinetabasco2530]

Great Job Larry !! the before and after is ridiculous !! wow

[@EAADetailing]

I think ever since I was a kid this was my favorite alpina car ever made. Still love it!

[@hectorg.9994]

Absolutely Amazing. You do Great Work!

[@jibmaster]

Wow stunning Larry. So satisfying to see the results.

[@MarmoGT]

Such a beautiful car!!! Good job as always!!!

[@bigwilly43729]

I need to be so rich that I can just leave my rare car outside for years & just forget about it, lol. Awesome work as always.

[@shawnmckenzie1786]

Wow. You are truly a professional. Thanks.

[@ftmhome]

I took a look at the photos of the car on the Rapley Classic Car website. Wow! What a great car and what a fantastic job Larry did bringing this car back. It looks brand new.

[@flojoboss1267]

Such a beautiful and rare car

[@Dzonnyg]

Definitely one of the most beautiful cars ever

[@anilaeek4374]

So much manual hard work goes to make the car shiny ++respect for your hardwork

[@PrincessDeeDee67]

incredible transformation

[@Scuzzie59]

Awesome job on that car. How anyone can leave something so fantastic just sitting out in weather baffles me.

[@cuneyt4313]

this was already my dream car, ever since as a kid but man this one is a gem 💎

[@michaelcavanaugh9525]

Beautiful piece of art… great job.

[@tonychilds4677]

Great work as always. Now looks as it should.

[@bondy284]

Outstanding as always Larry👍🇦🇺

[@UpperDarbyDetailing]

Amazing job as always!

[@flyingcod14]

Watching cars being cleaned and actually enjoying it - not sure 2021 can get any more stranger.

[@nacok9681]

Beautiful, very well done 😍😍😍

[@Latinblood59]

Beautiful work. One of my favorite cars too

[@beeerla]

thanks for the video as always Larry!!!

[@markgueren9633]

you are an artist!!

[@orangemerc]

Gr8 skill as usual.. the car is back to life .

[@malteserwfj]

What a GORGEOUS car

[@tymeryder7264]

Well done, hope it is cared for better in the future. Stunning car.

[@platinumtoast]

AMMO at it again! great detail, super beautiful car!

[@joshn.5625]

This is artistry.

[@scripturaministries4581]

Job well done on this super rear car. Great video

[@l3v4rt]

Awesome work and transformation! What a car.

[@charlesberry4958]

Great content Larry. Thanks for sharing.

[@tomgio1]

Been following for about 10 months now, watched around 50 videos and have appreciated all. A question to Larry and/or those who follow more closely than me: How does a guy who built the business doing the heavy lifting, but now has more responsibilities as a manager, leader, marketing face, etc., still have the time to roll up his sleeves and do, forgive me, the grunt work of these jobs? It’s actually quite inspiring.

[@tre_2EC0]

I've read that he only trusts himself to do the work to the same level of care and that he genuinely enjoys the work.

[@aaronaustrie]

I love these kind of details 👌🏽❤😍

[@360ModsandHacks]

You did amazing on this car man! Awesome work!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thanks

[@davidlevin5361]

Hey Larry! Best videos out there! Classy!

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

Alpina BMW are absolutely beautiful and amazing

[@Imperialguardftw]

Man, I love your videos

[@bartachten8141]

That Alpina looks the business now !

[@cmb1972]

Such a lovely car, nice job

[@Aaron-ui9tj]

Gorgeous car. Well done.

[@abdullahkinggames2880]

Ohh I love those cars they are rare and amazing

[@SuzukiKid400]

The rock chip paint repair syringe method blew my mind! I’m going to try that when I need to do that next.

[@natanaelonate5193]

I love these videos

[@mohammadsufyan2010]

This is one of my dream cars

[@Sentosaman]

BMW Z8 Alpina is one of my dream cars as they are so rare.

[@oubimcius4032]

Never disappointed!! 🔥🔥

[@blendisalihu3723]

That’s a 10 star car and 10 star job ⭐️

[@david-wi2wh]

Amazing work

[@stephanelavoie2258]

What a simple beautiful car ! 😎💪🏻😎

[@Riverguide33]

Great job! 👍

[@livewoutlimit]

Best looking BMW ever made, defining what "timeless" design really means here.

[@twistingterrain7748]

Btw in 2012 I photographed and drove one of these for my job at Penske Auto Group. At the time I thought this thing is cool but didn’t grab my attention. Now I understand why it’s so unique. Beautiful. Glad I had that experience even if I didn’t fully appreciate it at the time

[@lgmartinez38]

Smashed the thumbs up before watching. This is going to be good.