2021 Alpine A110 S

This 2021 Alpine A110 S represents one of the most engaging driver's cars of the modern era — a featherweight, mid-engined coupe that channels the spirit of Jean Rédélé's original berlinettes. Finished in red with the desirable Carbon Roof option that visually lowers the car's profile while shaving weight from the highest point of the chassis, it sits on 18-inch Gloss Black GT Race alloys and carries the subtle French flag detailing on the door panels — a fitting nod to the marque's Dieppe heritage.

The S specification extracts 288 bhp from the Renault-sourced 1.8-litre turbocharged four, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox to deliver a 161 mph top speed and a 0-62 mph time of 4.4 seconds. What the figures don't capture is the way the A110 carries just over a tonne, granting it a feel and agility that far heavier rivals can't replicate. The cabin is finished with Alpine-embossed leather-plated mats, supported by a Premium Focal audio system, full LED headlamps, parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

With 16,502 miles recorded, this example offers a lightly-used route into one of the best-handling sports cars of its generation — and an increasingly collectable one as Alpine's road-car output remains deliberately limited.