Breaking up is hard to do...

[dubois]

Today was a strange day. I am supposed to feel sad, but I am not. The Alpina is going to a new home, in Virginia. I am actually excited for the new owner and looking forward to his comments on the first drive. We have been communicating extensively for about two or three weeks now, and I just couldn’t be happier on how the transaction took place.

Long ago when I embarked on this journey, I envisioned selling the car eventually. The time came and taking the first step was the hardest: I had to become emotionally detached - but you can see how well I accomplished that…it is not easy to let go. I dreamed to pass it on to a true enthusiast, somebody that would take care of it, take it to the next level, love it and, foremost, drive it! I found that person.

I am trying to convince him to take it to the next V&V - you East Coast guys may get a treat. I may be even go and check it out myself!

[Lee]

Damn. I have followed this car for the past 20 years, since it was featured in VW&Porsche. From Margaret to Mr Dubois. Who's the new owner?

[MikeinNC]

Darn Michael,

I know you are sad Tell the new owner we will treat him right, and drive the wheels off his car in the mountains of Va/NC Hope he joins in the fun, will be great to see the legend in person And hope you can make it to Vintage next year Was not going to bring the panel truck but if you come I will get it over there for sure so you can take it for a spin. Or fly into Raleigh and I will lend you a car to drive

Cheers

[oz_tom]

Such a beautiful car. The new owner should be very happy with it. I love the stance of it!

[brad_c-ville_VA]

don't worry, the VA crew will make sure he takes good care of it! hope to see it in person sometime! one of my favorite 02s on the faq for sure.

brad.

[prosado]

Your car is on my desktop!! I've quietly told myself that someday I will own it! When it happens you can bet I'll take good care of it and share it with the '02 community.

Thanks for sharing your part of the journey.

[DavinSF]

(nt)

[NickVyse]

Why Michael? Why?

[Jim_75Sahara]

Michael: best wishes to you as you adjust -- and cheers to the new owner. I had the priviledge of driving the Alpina in Sept. when my wife & I flew out to Carmel to visit family. It is an extraordinary '02. (but Bacchus is mighty cool as well)

[BillWilliams]

The Commonwealth is better to have The Alpina here. It is a truly amazing car and hope to ride in it again.

I heard you were selling one of the cars, did not know which one, that is the reason I asked you where Bacchus was the other day.

Take care Michael!

[JsnPpp]

The silver Alpina is still my favorite as well, a unique combination of functionality, style and history that can't be replicated. I won't forget the first time I drove it. I know it will be taken care of in the east.

The legacy lives on - none of us truly own these cars we are all just keepers of the flame for a portion of time...

Thanks for sharing Michael!

-Jason

[leonine99]

Michael,

Congrats on the sale, just goes to show the cream of the cars are always recession-proof. I know how you feel, that's why I sold my tii as soon as I could after restoring it, I didn't want to get attached. There will be other projects for all of us....hope you and Laura are great and business is holding its own. See you guys soon.....

Jeff

[powelli]

Congrats on the sale Michael!

Hope to get an opportunity to see it out and about.

[jrkoupe]

congrats on the sale....

such a correct handsome car............those wheels are simply amazing.

[74tiiGolf]

I just talked to the guy at Horseless Carriage and he told me he heard Michael whisper numerous times, "It's not you, baby, it's me...."

Matthew