Alpine A110 1600 S

The Alpine A110 Berlinette weighed around 650 kg and was a dominant rally car of the early 1970s, taking the Monte Carlo Rally in 1971 and 1973 and the first World Rally Championship for manufacturers in 1973. The 1600 S is the fast road version of that story, with a Renault-derived 1,605cc engine and a five-speed manual gearbox.

This car was first registered in France in December 1972 and had three French keepers. The last of them owned it for 26 years and took it on historic rallies. The current owner imported it to the UK in 2021. It is finished in metallic Alpine Blue with a black interior, and has period Alpine Renault decals, Cibie rally lamps and optional Gotti alloy wheels. Engine and gearbox are the original numbers-matching units. The original seats are included, along with a second set of lightweight bucket seats.

The history file records an engine strip and rebuild by Alpine Autos in 2022, costing over £2,250, and a service in 2023 that included a new starter motor and distributor. The fibreglass floor has been removed and reinforced, and the wheels have been refurbished and fitted with new Michelin tyres. A 2024 dyno test showed more than 109 bhp at the flywheel. The car has also appeared in the Palawan Press book on Alpine.