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Highlights

Solid and usable MkIV
Holbay head modification
Desirable factory overdrive spec
Good basis for a rolling restoration
MOT and Tax exempt

The Appeal

Like its arch rivals in hits home town and Oxford, in the immediate post-war years the Rootes Group was chasing American export dollars. To fight the fight it created the Alpine. American-influenced styling helped these cars sell well in their early years.

The Alpine was based on Hillman’s saloons but with a peppy 1.6litre engine it is both sprightly and engaging to drive. It evolved through several versions, the MkIV of 1964 dialling back the American influence by all but removing the fins, which modernised the look.

First registered in April 1964, this RHD MkIV began life in the UK. Fitted with desirable factory overdrive it is pleasingly standard with the welcome addition of a Holbay head. It is solid and usable but there is scope to improve. Approached as a rolling restoration this is an opportunity to enjoy a great British two-seater whilst making it your own.

The History and Paperwork

First UK registered on 23rd April 1964
Displaying 23,731 miles
VIN records confirm this car was a GT with factory factory-supplied hardtop, tonneau, wooden dash and wheel
VIN records confirm this is one of the 7,936 MkIV cars
A further run of MkIV A cars were built after these cars were built
Factory-supplied home market, RHD, standard car with optional overdrive
Originally painted blue and changed to red on 22nd July 1986
Six UK registered keepers recorded
UK MOT Records indicate very little use since 2006 when it was showing 22,403 miles
Last UK MOT expired 31st May 2015 with no advisories and 23,675 miles showing on test

The Condition

Solid car with some signs of deterioration but no serious structural issues visible
Older red paintwork showing cracks, chips and crazing in photographs
Underside well kept with evidence of black protective paint to arches and underside
Boot area solid and with no issues to report
Chromework complete but showing some light tarnish
Driver’s side headlamp chrome bezel damaged
Black vinyl roof in fair condition with no damage and clear rear screen
Painted wire wheels with matching spare and older tyres
Complete interior with black vinyl seats in fair condition with some repairs
Wood veneer dashboard undamaged but showing deterioration
Complete set of factory-fitted Jaeger dials with clear screens
Mountney four-spoke leather-rimmed steering wheel

The Mechanics

1,592cc single carburettor 4cyl Rootes engine
Develops 82bhp in standard form
Fitted with Holbay head, a common upgrades for these cars
4spd manual gearbox with factory fitted overdrive
We have no reports of running or mechanical issues
Sits level on its suspension

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