[WATCH] ‘One of the rarest BMWs ever made’ is up for grabs in Customs sale

A limited edition BMW Alpina is among the items that will be sold by sealed tender by the Customs Department.

In a statement on Thursday, the department said the "right-hand specimen from a production run of 35 cares, most of which were built by German tuning company Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen in the early 1980s".

"This BMW Alpina C1 is based on the E21 and features the original ALPINA DASH PLATE (3-1781), custom Alpina interior, a lower front lip, the shark-nose BMW grille, the distinctive ALPINA lateral green/blue stripes among others. The engine has been tuned to produce 168bhp, and the extra power is due to special MAHLE pistons and a special exhaust and ignition system.  It also received dry-sump lubrication and a short-ratio five-speed gearbox," read the statement.

In addition to the BMW, the department said that a Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth and a Mercedes Benz 116 would also be one sale.

Gold Jewellery, footwear, clothing, mink blankets and plastic sockets will also be up for grabs.

The department said that offers for the items will be received by the Director General (Customs) at Newport Bonded Stores, Marsa from Monday, 20 May till Thursday 23 May from 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm and on Friday 24 May from 8am till 12pm.

Viewing of lots, collection of Tenders Forms and further information if required, can be obtained from the Auction House, Customs Newport Bonded Stores, Marsa  (Tel: 21237209) during same dates and times as indicated above.

Valid ID’s or Passports must be presented by all bidders/representatives when submitting Tender Forms.