I Found the Rarest BMW Touring, Serviced It & Drove It 1550 Miles Back Home - Alpina B10 V8S

Behold the rarest BMW/Alpina Touring, 1 of 43 produced Alpina B10 V8S from the legendary 5-series E39 lineup. This neglected gem has been off the road since 2016 and is located in Suonenjoki, Finland. Instead of doing the usual and shipping the car, I optimistically flew in with a smile and some parts to service it, and drive it back to Germany 2500 kilometers.
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[@AlecKristi]

Nice to see Alpina come on board with restoring old cars. I wish more companies did that.

[@_NCO]

Have you seen His drive with the CEO of Alpina? the man is a real pleasure, they went for a drive in the B7 and I love that Alpica comes on board

[@henrik1743]

How can this comment say 14 hours ago when the video is 13 minutes long O_o

[@ThatBritishGuy]

@@henrik1743 maybe it was listed live prior without notice or set to unlisted but shared to specific people early prior to full release publically.

[@fritsmolenaar05]

Nissan kinda does with the gtr's

[@cgcanada88]

@@henrik1743 It was released last night through Patreon.

[@Hannu_H]

As a Finn and living about 50 km from where you bought the car, I couldn't be happier about this video. You pronounce Suonenjoki perfectly!

[@kenomies5086]

I live in Suonenjoki and i am a fan of this channel🤓

[@JatsaMotors]

As a Finn I’m so happy that you found this rare Alpina in our back forest 😅 The quality you put into this video is astonishing and I really enjoyed to watch it 💪🇫🇮

[@SamiHentunen]

Hey, an used car exported from Finland to Germany. That's not the way it usually happens.

[@frankki1]

Vanhojen harvinaisuuksien kanssa se on aika yleistä. Suomessa ei vain ole ihmisillä rahaa maksaa keräilykappaleista joten ne lähtee usein ulkomaille. @@SamiHentunen

[@Se4P]

Roads like these in Finland are the reason why Finnish people are good at rally.

[@raisioracing9259]

It's kind of embarrassing when Finns imagine that we somehow have exceptionally bad roads. They are not so good in the countryside in other countries either. It's worth driving somewhere other than main roads, and your eyes will open. For example, when driving on smaller roads in our neighbor Sweden, I can say that the road network is in exactly the same condition as in Finland.

[@igorvorobjov]

They have perfect new autobans. Don't write if you never been there. Crack on the windsheald and scraches on the bonet has the place because fins don't use sand with salt on the roads. They use fine crashed rocks in place of salt and sand mixture.

[@Se4P]

@@igorvorobjov tf you’re talking about? I live in Finland I know exactly how the roads are here. All the good rally drivers are from northen Finland

[@sneakyssidechick]

@@Se4Pall the good drivers are from middle finland

[@bosmerfromcanada3878]

309,362 KM, cracked windshield, off the road for over 7 years, still smooth as cheesecake and quiet as public library. Now that is called German craftsmanship and engineering. And Yes, Alpina Blue with Alpina stripes. I couldn't agree more.

[@poplaurentiu4148]

I'm excited for the new car.. maybe a stronger bond connection & collaboration with Alpina will finalize into a very special project ! then to the Green Hell for proper testings : Nurgburgring..

[@a.r1941]

Ganz genau richtig Alpina blau so einen habe ich unter anderem😮 als V8 4,6 top Fahrzeug😊😊

[@a.r1941]

​@@poplaurentiu4148so ein KFZ als Alpina E39 hat auf der Nordschleife nichts verloren😮 absolut ungeeignet für diese Strecke😅 ist ein reines schnelles Autobahn Fahrzeug für Kilometer abzureißen😊😊 wenn dann ein Modell von der M GmbH

[@keithposter5543]

Ah yes, that famous German craftsmanship and engineering, including plastic timing chain guides and flaky VANOS 😉

[@rickgartner3621]

I would suggest Alpina Green, even more classy and exclusive. Fitting the limited production run of this model.

[@MarioBalotelli_45]

I would say keep the car as OEM as possible, considering how rare the car is!

[@alexvlad2770]

Danny's garage is 10/10.

[@MrLtybul]

Poland here, loved you comment about highways in Poland at night, no cops no speed cameras, 200 km/h doable 😁 as owner of b7, high five and see you at autobahn

[@gvidokalninsrun5372]

This video made me emotional. Being a Latvian who has moved to Spain and hasn't seen my family for months and more importantly, seeing you drive my home roads, literally passing my home in Vecumnieki right before the Lithuanian border, made me shed a tear. Of joy of course. It was really nice to see Latvia from another perspective and also, such kind words. Thank you for that but I will be honest and defend brothers from Lithuania because I 100% know they have better roads than in Latvia. We have only a few good roads mainly around Riga that connect Tallinn and Vilnius but the majority of roads aren't in good shape. It's getting better but still, far, far from the quality of Lithuanian, Estonian, and Polish roads.

[@mso8190]

Stay strong, brother. Hope you are united with your family soon.

[@kerstas10]

Its been a long time since you been in Lithuania. Last 3 winters were unforgiving to the roads. 😂 Every single road now is trash..

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

I wish you well.

[@roadwarrior144]

Regarding the colour change: go with the Alpina Blue! Remember the rule: “If it’s not blue, shame on you!” LOLZ Regarding the gearbox: Manual, all the way!!

[@user-sf7kl9uh7k]

I'd leave it black

[@mohshinaziz5983]

The cameramen made a big difference in a good way. It feels like you are a movie star. It is more interactive, faster-paced, and more entertaining because of the drone overhead/profile shots and also the view of the scenery. I hope you continue with this format. Second, I am biased toward green because Alpina Blue is all too common for the B10, a great majority is in Alpina blue. Have a look at this lovely colour Azores Green LX6S, it will be perfect with E39. The gearbox tends to overheat at high speeds because it uses a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger with the engine coolant as the cooling medium. As you know, the M62TU uses a 105C thermostat and it actually goes >110C at spirited driving. That means the ATF is well above its ideal temperature and hence the limp mode. What you can do is change to a lower temperature thermostat (93-95C). What I did is, I removed the liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger and replaced it with the conventional liquid-to-air cooling device from an E39 530. All the older E39s use an air-cooled system that is placed directly in front of the coolant radiator. My experience has been great, the gearbox is cooler and performed so much better afterwards - no limp mode ever since. But if you insist on changing the gearbox, please opt for the ZF8HP, it will be so cool to see how a modern transmission will enhance a 21-year-old car. To turn an Alpina into a manual is sacrilegious, it was always meant to be a gentleman's version of M5. I have three suggestions for you that will improve the car a bit. I did this for my B10 and I vouch that it works. 1. Change the throttle body (original is 78mm) with N62 throttle body 13547535308 which is 84mm, and you should optimise the plastic flange by boring it to 84-85mm as well. It is plug-and-play, you just have to remove one wire for the cable harness connector. The car will feel more responsive and feel more powerful. 2. Buy a progressive limited slip differential from www.racingdiffs.com. This will improve the grip of your rear wheels. 3. The CCV system is shit and poorly designed. When you open the air intake manifold, you will see a thick film of oil. To make it better, delete the factory CCV system and use an external oil catch can. This will filter oil and engine gas blow-by, ensuring your recirculated air into the air intake manifold is super clean. You can buy the CCV blank plate via srs-concept.com/product/m60-m62-ccv-delete-kit/#:~:text=But%20you%20can't%20delete,route%20the%20engine%20vacuum%20hose. Good luck and all the best on this project.

[@V4raggare]

The drone shots are awesome, especially the dolly zoom at 22:09.

[@delebru]

Great tips here! Agree with the transmission too, specially because you already have other fun cars with manual transmission. The ZF8 is a well refined gear box which will make the engine a lot more efficient while still having decent speed on the gear changes.

[@boskovics]

+1 for the color!

[@Marcelll88]

I agree, apart from the green thing, green is never a good colour in my opinion

[@mohshinaziz5983]

​@@Marcelll88even the original Alpina Green Mettalic? That's like the quintessential Alpina

[@comeberza]

God, I love this find. The best thing about restoring cars is that they do 99% of what you would ask your new car. You can't use old computers, you can't even use old smartphones, yet 20 year old cars have many years of life in them!

[@monetarnie3841]

You can use old cameras and that's why I'm into photography :)

[@skoparweaver7692]

Old tools, old bikes, old clothes, old gear, etc all works as good, if not better, than new stuff.

[@alexanderkatunin758]

Omg, Sreten! Please keep it authentic. It's so rare, why to upgrade it? That's a part of Alpina's history.

[@peto22]

I like the format! I hope you choose 8HP as the transmission. A million manual swaps have been done before. I am interested in installing 8HP in my e39 as well.

[@JohnSmith-oh9ux]

well said

[@idzinowy5524]

Could't agree more!

[@Tapir18]

There are actually two companies in Poland doing that, but the Turbo Lamik is the one the Sreten should use.

[@AwesomeShitCentral]

Would love to see that too

[@mrm4826]

I've got an Audi A8 with 4.2 TDI V8 and 8speed auto gearbox. 5.5 sec to a 100 and an easy going motorway consumption of 6.5l to a 100 km. Unbelievable! A great bonus for a daily Alpina! My vote is for an 8HP auto, please.

[@pirkkaruuska5766]

That car deserves full restoration. My choice would be the Alpina green color(gold stripes) with caramel interior and the zf 8hp. Best torque converter automatic on the planet and fits the character of this Alpina beaty. Awesome video once acain. Cheers from Finland.

[@TomaszSynAndrzeja]

Take care of that one, pure perfection. E39 is so comfortable and reliable car, and with V8 under the hood it is just a definition of a perfect touring, family car.

[@barnabro]

Alpina Blue is great, but Alpina Green on a touring looks unreal. Maybe the pinstriping too. Incredible video!

[@323touring]

Great episode! You were even brave enough to use the sunroof 😮😅 I would go for ZF 8-speed, Alpina blue with stripes, caramel interieur. No changes to the engine.

[@carlossanz1062]

There are a lot of videos about swapping to manual but retrofit a ZF 8 speed is very interesting and I think that fit better with the philosophy of that car.

[@carlossanz1062]

There are a lot of videos about swapping to manual but retrofit a ZF 8 speed is very interesting and I think that fit better with the philosophy of that car.

[@IdiotRace]

@@carlossanz1062 Also he's done manual swaps before so it would be cool to see a more modern auto retrofitted.

[@budrobadre]

Watching old cars get serviced is just so damn statisfying. I can't get enough of it.

[@kenkelble358]

better than anything on t.v.

[@budrobadre]

@@kenkelble358 I dont even have tv anymore haha

[@bala882]

Lithuanians are the biggest E39 fans. There are atleast 4 E39s in my old soviet building parking old right now. There are also a lot of auto mechanics here so ofcourse we love you!

[@MotivationalMarvels]

ALPINA BLUE AND CINNAMON! Would look absolutely stunning.

[@digital-music9571]

You know you have found a gem of a channel when you've rewatched everysingle playlist over 20 times! Thanks streten for this amazing content! Hoping for more soon 😁😁

[@peterers3]

wtf man bit much isnt it?

[@digital-music9571]

@@peterers3 Not even enough! i watch a playlist few hours befor bed everyday! and still enjoying it everytime. there is something with thease videos that just make me addicted to them!

[@Headline_Hunter]

Sreten, what an amazing episode! It's easily one of the best in terms of style and adventure, just like the very first Roadkill episode with Mike Finnegan and David Freiburger. There's nothing quite like buying a car online, flying to your destination, fixing it up, and hitting the open road back home! This is absolutely epic! I hope to see more of it, and I encourage you to go for the plan that's been brewing in your head. Break the rules, push the limits once more! It's truly freaking awesome!

[@dangothdangoth5449]

We don’t like it we love it good luck with it all pal

[@stephencooper5040]

This is fantastic… make it a whole series, call it “Euroadkill?”

[@garys9694]

Derek of Vic Grip Garage has built a tremendous following doing the same type of road trip actually starting a very old decrepit car and then driving it many miles home

[@964tractorboy]

Loved the format. Already looking forward to 2024 Project X!

[@petepenn1]

Very Fine Wine ..Alpina is the Bomb! We met the owners in 1988 and love Bavaria + Autobahn!

[@carlkuusk]

Never been a big comment guy in KZbin, but this one deserves one. I've been watching your videos now past 3 years and clearly one of the best automotive content. Big thanks to you from Estonia(wish we grossed the paths on the road through Pärnu, as my home town, would have loved to see that rare piece of Alpina). Best of luck and see you on the next video :)

[@aleugen6045]

Transsmision: worth trying the ZF 8HP, - in my opinion. With the manual, the result is known and guaranteed, agreed. But that 8-speed autobox can be both smooth and aggressive - depending on what you ask of it. On the other hand the proper version needs to be chosen, given that the ratios vary between torque variants.

[@sraf]

Agree on automatic, as it's going to be used as daily driver.

[@brunocampos4824]

ZF 8HP!

[@kurtrusellpatrickswayze]

I'd like to see old projects get finished just for the sake of continuity & tidiness, so I agree w/ what you said at the end. This trip was a joy to watch!!!

[@Lif3tec]

Holy production value my man ! I am continuously impressed by this channel

[@legioner9]

Sreten, you are a combination of Jeremy Clarkson, Edd China and Mark Evans. You have good humour, top knowledge, imaginative, always action ready, a daredevil 😎. Every now and then a different video is no problem. The intro, although different, was very nice. All the best.

[@JCrashB]

Except that Jezza uses a hammer as his only tool.

[@blaisehuchet]

I believe that the 8 speed is better solution for a sporty daily. Comfy jams and city strolling. And you should get lower rpm at legal speed on the highway.

[@Ezzy1989]

I think the same! Since it was mentioned multiple times that this Alpina is more of a GT, the 8 speed suits the nature of a GT better than a row your own. We may be the outliers here, but i also feel its more interesting content wise to see this being converted to a modern 8 speed rather than everyone and their dog manual swapping things....

[@liammaupin9492]

@@Ezzy1989as someone who believes manuals all the way I think the ZF8HP would be ideal for this car!

[@TuristaHH]

Same. suits better with the original purpose of the car.

[@patallen5095]

1 of 43! What a beautiful catch! Love V8s, they're the best!! So nice of that gentleman to e-mail you and offer the car for sale!! Can hardly wait for further vids!! 👍

[@andydsm]

this video brings me back so many memories :) Had a 2001 Alpina B10 V8 (non S) sedan for 12 years, those cars are quite special! Huge congratulations on this purchase, I will be following this project closely. Please convert it to a 8HP ZF, it is insanely interesting to see the results, going from an 90s era 5 speed auto to a modern 8 speed auto, never heard that's possible, never seen it done especially on a V8S, really hope you go that route :)

[@tomy5885]

Love the idea of a complete colorchange and a light interior in this beautiful and rare beast. Just think Alpina Green II would be more special, especially with a tan or beige interior!

[@winiary_taniegruzy]

While the 6 speed is always nice, the modern 8 speed is so much more interesting of a topic. It offers a new technical challenge to fit correctly, keep the OEM look and functionality, and to be honest, the modern automatics with a lot of gears offer a completely different driving experience. You're ALWAYS in the powerband, the acceleration doesn't drop, and the cruising rpm is very comfy. Perfect for a high torque cruiser like the Alpina. And the 6 speed is a 6 speed. Same old, reliable, engaging, fun. But i think it could take away from the grand touring feel and push it into the sporty direction.

[@momenti1337]

Exactly! We want to see an 8hp swap ❤

[@n.shiina8798]

completely agree. 8HP everything!

[@frosty7002]

funnily enough i just saw a video of an e38 750i that had the zf 8 speed and it got me interested in the topic, definitely would love to see Sreten do the conversion !

[@Dmxravin]

And better fuel consumption! :O

[@Stian2001]

Dont agree. WAY less work to keep it OEM and just do a normal trans service. Way less money and work invested!

[@Little_Alesi]

What a powerful, visually emotional and cool video. The Finn is grinning in the background in his own garage and the cameraman takes the best shots on the way.... and the suitcase holds up to the garage. My dream was always a W124 280 estate, I already had one. But I'm going to buy an E39 and become one of your customers. Your accuracy in your work, your eye for the essentials and the gift of not taking yourself too seriously is simply an A. Many, many thanks for this video!!!

[@andrewdavies4463]

One of the coolest BMW's on the planet what a find , keep up the amazing work wishing you all the best from Scotland

[@bluefinn7032]

As a finn it was a nice surprise to see you pick up a car from here. I am sure there are a lot more BMW's up here that could need your rescue. I really liked this format too, I think you should continue doing it. Really looking forward to the transformation of Project Suonenjoki.

[@JukiReviews]

As a Finn I'm honored you displaying the country and coming here. Looking forwards to the project as well.

[@per-hakansvahn8044]

It should be noted that you Finn’s are absolute masters on winter roads. Greetings from across the Baltic Sea.

[@erbLLLL]

6-speed manual in this one would be awesome! But I kinda like the idea of the modern ZF 8-speed, since you already have E39's with manual shifters. Would be cool to see how such a classic engine would mate with a (to be honest) great modern gearbox. It's the more boring alternative, but this is a daily cruising grand tourer after all!

[@KingofInterns]

It would be faster than many modern M cars. Old M and AMG engines are just better

[@stevedyson4986]

Without doubt the best road trip/car collection video ever. Super content and brilliant presentation. Best 50 minutes viewing ever on the platform. Excellent 👌

[@craigvirgin8461]

Great video Streten. Polish highways look awesome. Usually I'd be with you on the manual swap on a BMW. However, on this one I'd love to see the 8HP swap. I think it would suit the GT, mile muncher character of an Alpina Touring. By the way, have seen your honourable mention and recommendation in Speed Academy's M3 video? Spun front main bearing and no. 1 rod bearing. Your well earned reputation continues to spread. Keep up the excellent work. Still my favourite channel on the whole of YT.

[@theoneandonly1802]

I actually like this type of content. Buying cars 1000's of miles away and fixing them on your way back home. Plus, I get to see other nations that I have never seen before.

[@sleddogg5733]

Temperorarly permanently fixed, i love it.

[@MousemanLV]

Watching this video made me feel as if I was really part of the journey, the videography really suited this type of content. And there are so many fans from the Baltic states that watch your content a lot! Awesome video as always

[@ollisalomaenpaa583]

So sad to see rarities leaving Finland but I can guess maintenance could be a nightmare here in Finland. If you think about part & labour prices and knowledge of those specialities. Better to see them in capable hands. Looking forward to see where this all leads to.

[@derMaggus]

Dude, go with the 8HP! Congrats … this car is amazing and will be more amazing after you go diggin in to this :-) i'm thrilled to see what you can achieve here

[@morefasterer]

I discovered your channel 3 months ago (courtesy of Project Raleigh) and have been loving every workshop video. But this road trip video is a step up again. I know it's a LOT of extra work but it's appreciated!

[@gregturner2668]

A good friend of mine had one of those in right hand drive in the UK. We drove it from London to the alps one year for a mountain biking holiday. It was soooo much fun; like a rocket ship.

[@knechtnoobrecht-c137]

This format is amazing! The mix of fixing up cars and vlogging is very refreshing. Please do whatever you have planned for next year!

[@st3althyone]

I was so confused with the intro, but it's a welcome change. Let's hope this new addition doesn't wreck your checkbook as Project Chicago did. Although it did turn a profit in the end, that was one expensive restoration. Thanks for always giving us the best wrench fests, Sreten. They're always appreciated, thank you for always taking the time to give us your best. I can't wait to see what this new addition brings to the dojo, I foresee several wrench fests in the near future. As for the paint job, definitely go for the Alpina blue and the caramel leather, that would be an amazing combo.

[@rahikkala]

It's a finnish car and as a finnish I can say that if any problems arise, they accumulate into liver.

[@johntrussell7228]

What is there to be confused about?

[@Fusionawdecoboost2016]

The intro seemed normal to me. Dunno why you were confused about it.

[@juanignaciomonsalve3181]

It looks like he hired a cinema director for this episode, previously it was just him talking to a fixed camera.

[@ethandelafontaine]

the production quality of this video is sooo good 😍

[@shootermcgavin6105]

Whatever you're planning to do, go for it. Enjoyed this format. But please, don't completely abandon wrenching videos. I missed the 'coooommmming up!' at the start. Need that to get the episode going!

[@alienpredator007]

Great format as usual, the thrill and stress of a new find is fun to watch. Please don't shorten the videos, the detail is what makes yours stand out.

[@Kadafee85]

Glad that you enjoyed Polish roads:) This episode was epic! Love your content!

[@thomaslang6187]

Oh yeah…. Another Alpina and this time it will be a keeper - I hope 😊 Yes give it the full treatment and don‘t let us wait too long to get this project started or better continued. As a daily I would not push the 8-Speed too fast off the table. Reconsider the comfort you get with it which might fit better to the whole concept of this Alpina. It‘s not a racecar, it‘s a large tourer 😉 Very nice Video Sreten 👍😎

[@DrCJ7]

I agree, 8spd all the way..!!

[@j.-mnurminen4170]

Fun to see you driving car from Finland to Germany, usually used cars are driven from Germany to Finland to have second life :) :D

[@MrZakaitis]

Congratulations on the purchase 🎉Do 8HP swap on it , it deserves to stay grand tourer!!

[@rares99fm]

This is going to be epic. What a story. Full support for the Alpina Blue and stripes. This would be a very nice collectable in 20-30 years. Congrats and good job to your editor as well.

[@frenchboy10]

The video editing was extraordinary for this. It really made me feel there with you. What a man, what a car, and what a story. Please keep up the great work. I love your content. Definitely my favorite KZbinr by a country mile

[@Cosun3n]

Welcome back to Finland anytime!

[@vladanpopovic8117]

Sretene, Sretene da sam znao da si u Finskoj pozvao bih te u goste u Tampere gde zivim vec decenijama.Bilo bi super upoznati te licno i cakulati o BMWu i slicnom stvarima.Ovaj tvoj kanal ovde je super i jedva cekam na nove epizode.Mozda sledeci put kad te put dovede nazad.Pozdrav od Vladana.

[@danieloltmans475]

I like the way you have been doing video, though I’m sure it reduces your workload to have someone else do the filming. Was cool to watch you blast through the bit of maintenance you did before hitting the road. I really think the new way of filming was a real value add for this episode. Can’t wait to see how this project develops.

[@karlmjay]

Sreten, again, another fantastic episode. You make me want to quit my job, find a dojo and start repairing old BMWs. Looking forward to the updates on this latest project. BTW, the Alpina Blue with the stripes is a great colour change option with the cinnamon interior would be great to see. Watching with interest ...

[@dude890gp]

What a genius this guy😂 bmw guru, actor, funny guy

[@Se4P]

31:48 Perkele is a perfect name

[@aDaWaN]

Big shoutout to Ryan for filming this whole trip, the camera work was excellent and really lifted this episode! As for the car I would be interested to see the ZF 8 HP happen and I would also change the colour. Anything other than white/black/grey would be good. Red or green could be spectacular too. Thanks for the great video, love these trips 👍

[@dalebuuck5362]

As someone who has watched every single episode and from the Midwest USA, I thoroughly enjoyed this format. This was as much a travelogue as it was a car episode. Loved seeing the scenery.!

[@latviabalkanumuzika1514]

34:13 Greetings from Latvia 🇱🇻

[@michaelherrmann3423]

Greetings from Germany.

[@McMaster1500]

What an amazing journey to get this wonderful car. Seeing it get the love it deserves is so satisfying.

[@Petrrii]

Everything about this video warmed my heart.The car,the scenery,the vibe

[@missedapproachmark]

Rewatching this. Such a nice video, great car. The 80’s and 90’s cars are the best.

[@Verndroid]

Loved this video Sreten. Super nice car and a joy to watch you traverse all those KMs (and countries) in it. More of this sort of thing would be awesome. 😊

[@dornworks]

sreten is not a car restorer - he is a film maker - fantastic cinemafotography - you guys make a good team, and what a fabulous car

[@nickray1694]

I think it would be really interesting to see an 8HP swap, and something new for the channel! Thank you Sreten for the truly unique, fantastic videos! Watched every single one, and your charisma and enthusiasm always makes my day better.

[@brautor6306]

MEGA LIKE!!! The most esthetical and sporty car and touring probably ever made, and even an Alpina as well! Really nice to see! Looking forward to the rest of this project. Great viedo as always!

[@julesachard4903]

ALPINA blue would be so special ! With caramel leather 😍

[@vltrrr]

It was nice to see to you travel through my homeland Lithuania, navigation somehow routed you trough back roads alot here which are not the greatest, the bit near the Poland border is challenging for locals as well, keep up the good work!

[@joshuabrown3525]

That BMW is phenomenal my friend and so was the drive. The first driving portion kind of reminded me of the back roads of Virginia, and I could almost imagine the drive was awesome. That incredible engine screaming a nice tune, the speed, and the endless road in front of you makes for an incredible vacation. I could only dream of heading to Europe, but I am stuck here in the states. Oh well.... P.S. Compared to American Ferries, European ones are light years ahead of ours.

[@agen1man]

Really? How come? What were the most obvious differences you noticed?

[@joshuabrown3525]

@@agen1man Not sure. Are you talking about the BMW or the American Ferries?

[@stelth6444]

The blue Alpina Color will be spectacular

[@CaptDonkey1]

Loved the opening-great work Sreten!

[@jobhoogeboom]

I love this project, I hope it stays sapphire black. As for the the transmission, a 8HP swap would be pretty unique and very comfortable once programmed correctly.

[@TheMrLaime]

The production on this Sreten is fantastic, what a beautiful piece of engineering this is. Thank you for your continuous efforts. Love from Wales 🇬🇧

[@unixnerd23]

Yes, Alpina blue with gold strips. We had a manual E34 B10 3.5, great car.

[@pacoespinar97]

Manual gearbox is cool, but you already got both M5 for that.. zf8hp is such a good transmission I think it could be a very interesting project

[@Daniel_Tsaba]

I fully support switching to cinnamon or caramel it would look great in combination with sapphire metallic or Alpina blue! P.s.Loved the different format and I'll never get sick of seeing E39's on the channel!

[@Eternalkiller100]

I have this combo on my e60 aswell, cinnamon leather with carbon black (which is blue in the sun) it really sticks out from the normal e60s, and this combo would suit a e39 really well, would also love to see it, cinnamon leather with alpine blue😃

[@1212simas]

We used to have good roads in Lithuania but nowadays ain't so much, i definitely agree with you on a highway note, could be more better, we could learn from Poland how to make roads great again. As allways good video !

[@aa240sx]

these are definitely the kind of videos I prefer from you. the M3 E46 adventure is how I came across your videos. please keep doing more videos in this format!

[@evulpaule]

+1 for Alpina Blue with Stripes. 😍😍😍

[@MamesJatthew29]

Awesome that you have Alpina on your side and that they’re willing to assist you with your builds/refurbishing needs. Just as with Project: Chicago- I cannot wait for the end result with this one!

[@tomy5885]

Although I generally prefer a manual trans, the ZF8HP conversion would fit the character of this car better and would provide for some more interesting content, I think.

[@RUNFROMONYX]

I personally wasn't as much of a fan of the cameraman filming as other viewers have expressed, I am more used to seeing you use tripods and filming on your own. It feels more... natural to me that way? More humble I guess, as I could not afford any of these cars or the work you do on this channel haha. Watching when you've filmed it all yourself makes it feel more relatable if that makes any sense. The editing however is very good and well paced and always has been, I have no issues with that. Regardless of what direction you take, I respect and admire the work you do for these future classic cars. Keep it up👍

[@user-lx9jm1wo3h]

You sure like BMW station wagons. LOL Oh, Bro, 0:10 You should make your shirts in reflective patterns so the logo glows in light.

[@sonnypersson9541]

This was really fun to watch Sreten just being himself were ever he goes, he is that litte kid at christmas morning to open his present and its a BMW😂 love to se more and I will support your channel as must as i can. Hälsningar från Sverige 😊

[@RazeenEklips]

Loved this format,loved the lofi tunes,loved how Sreten blatantly ignored the e38 parked next to him at the service station😂😂.One of my e39 project 540s did the exact same thing with the lower fender liner,it was the left side though. Great content Sreten,and the channel is nearing a half milestone...onward to 500k subs🎉

[@STiBebi]

Yeah, saw it aswell, i was like WTF, NO SRETEN COMMENT ON E38?? :D

[@RazeenEklips]

@@STiBebi 🤣🤣

[@M539Restorations]

Was very untastefully modified. 🤣

[@RazeenEklips]

@@M539Restorations 🤣🤣

[@steph9445]

Amazing project! Glad I found your channel 👍

[@marcuskopp8518]

YES - Alpina blue respray!!! YES - Cinnamon interior!!!

[@unicyclingistheshit]

Loved the road trip episode Sreten, and that E39 is an absolute beast! You're a very luck man to have been offered that rare and beautiful marvel of automotive engineering. Can't wait to see you work your magic

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

A wild Streten, loose in the world! As an American who desperately wants to live in Europe, these videos that feature trips across multiple countries are refreshing, inspiring, exciting, & enticing. I'm always on board for whatever you're doing ✌️🤘

[@JamesBondLounge]

I just love what Sreten’s doing and that he created a community of all of us old bimmer fans, i know nobody in my close circle who is into old bimmers so im kinda happy that there is such a large worldwide group of us ❤

[@matheoo8079]

Thank you for appreciating Polish roads ^_____^