*Please note that the paint defect on the driver's side door is in the process of being professionally repaired, and will be ready in time for collection by the new owner
Highlights
An Alpine A110 ready for historic rallies and hillclimbs
FIA homologated GT20 Class
Registered with the Italian Automotoclub Storico Italiano
Has participated in numerous competitions in Italy and abroad
Carefully preserved and maintained
Comes with a spare 1600S engine and several other spare parts and sets of original alloy wheels
The Attractions
One of the most famous and admired rally cars of all time, the Alpine A110 Berlinette was launched in 1962, with a low, compact body made of plastic materials, the work of Giovanni Michelotti, distinguished by its unmistakable front end with four headlights and a huddled passenger compartment with sloping rear window. Just 1.13 metres high and 3.85 metres long, it was agile and extremely light.
In 1969 the A110 1600 S was launched, with a four-cylinder aluminium engine derived from the Renault 16, which would make a sensation in international rallies, winning all over Europe during the 1970-1972 seasons and winning the International Makes Championship in 1971 and the first World Rally Championship in 1973.
Resplendent in its iconic blue livery, this particular 1971 Alpine A110 is equipped with the most powerful 1.6-litre engine with two Weber carburettors, was prepared for historic rallies and hill-climbs, and is FIA GT20 Class homologated. It has participated in numerous competitions throughout Europe and has always been maintained with care and expertise by its four previous owners. It is also duly licensed and registered for road use, and the racing components can be removed.
Registered with Asi and accompanied by a wealth of spare parts and special components, including a complete engine, Gotti wheels and original seats, this splendid Alpine represents an unmissable opportunity for racing car enthusiasts and sports driving enthusiasts.
Correct bodywork without visible defects, with good panel alignment
Blue paintwork in good condition
Brilliant chrome plating
Coats of arms and lettering complete and well presented
Headlights and windows clean and undamaged
Numerous sets of alloy wheels including valuable original Gotti wheels
Interior appears intact and well maintained, with no tears or other visible defects
Clear and legible instrumentation
Vintage racing accessories
A few minor scratches and blemishes on the dashboard
Seats and door panels undamaged and clean
Removable roll bar
The Alpine A110's unique design is exciting and striking, and its iconic lines immediately recall the glorious images of its sporting past.
Small and lightweight, it offers unparalleled road holding and driving pleasure, with performance that is still outstanding today.
This car has always been preserved with great care by its previous owners, some of whom have used it in competition, and offers a high level of originality while still being in very good condition.
Both inside and out, all surfaces appear intact, solid and well maintained, with bright chrome and many attractive details, such as the enlarged mudguards housing the large tyres, the short, sloping tail with characteristic side air intakes and the aggressive front end.
On the inside, a few slight scratches on the dashboard around the collected and complete instrumentation and the racing equipment, witnesses of its rich past, give it even more charm.
The overall state of preservation appears extraordinarily good, considering the great originality and sporting past of this car.
Extensive supply of spare parts and special components, including a complete engine and Gotti wheels
Serviced for years by the specialised Gasperetti workshop in Forte dei Marmi
First gear is sometimes difficult to engage. The problem can be solved by the Gasperetti workshop itself
No other operating or driving problems have been reported to us
The seller informs us that the car is in perfect condition and ready to drive
Renault's brilliant 1.6-litre aluminium engine equipped with two Weber carburettors with a racy sound gives the Alpine A110 1600S a thrilling performance. Thanks to its sporty past, this car has always been maintained with great care and for years has been entrusted to the care of the well-known Gasperetti workshop in Forte dei Marmi.
Ready to drive and equipped with an oversized front radiator, the car has been described as faultless, apart from a first gear that is a little difficult to engage, which can be corrected by the same Gasperetti workshop where the car is currently stored.
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