Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

I haven't posted this one before though, it's rather special... Might not excite the rest of you too much but it's perfect for me. Haven't had a look at it just yet but should be seeing it today. Before anyone gets over excited it's not a V10 M3.

I used to see a rather nice white E30 Alpina touring parked up on De Beauvoir Road everyday, not sure if it's there any more. Looked like the real deal. Something along those lines?

I'm off Touring shopping this weekend but not of e30 flavour as much as I lust after a mint, OEM 325. I wouldn't trust the lively handling in the care of my lead booted Mrs...