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Classic Alpine A110 For Sale
Just 7, 500 Renault Alpine classic A110s were produced, making this a very exciting prospect for enthusiasts and collectors alike. This particular example has exceptional motorsport provenance, also having been driven by Damon Hill at Brands Hatch prior to the British Grand Prix; with the roof lining signed by Damon, Jacque Villneuve, Derek Bell, Tony Mason and a number of other prominent drivers. A copy of Classic Cars article on Damon’s drive is included.
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Whether you like to drive to the limit, or cherish and use sparingly, this example is ready for both potential types of new homes.
The Alpine A110 Berlinetta was a remarkable feat of engineering back in the 1960s. Weighing under 800kg and with a highly tuned 1, 600cc power plant, the classic Alpine 1, 600 was hitting exceptional acceleration numbers for the era. Combined with double wishbone suspension at the front, disc brakes all-round and a precise and tactile steering setup, the ‘dinky’ and iconic bug offers an unrivalled drive.
So successful was the recipe, the Alpine A110 classic would go on to dominate the first World Rally Championship in 1973 including a 1-2-3 on the Monte Carlo rally. This was a car that wasn’t designed specifically for rallying, it was developed off the back of a road-going variant.
The TCC team recently enjoyed a day out at Gasoline Juice with a modern Alpine and this classic A110 together. Both are exceptional to drive, but one fills the heart to the brim…
Overview of this Renault Alpine Vintage
- Manufactured in 1977 as a homologation special.
- Finished in the iconic Panama Blue that is arguably as famous as the car itself.
- Minimal owners with enthusiast credentials; some of its previous race history is documented buy unfortunately not all.
Specification of this A110 1600 Classic:
- Salvo Sacco built 1, 600cc naturally aspirated power plant, running on 45 Del’orto carburettors.
- Dyno sheet shows 157bhp at the wheels, but still very tractable picking up smoothly from very low down in the rev range.
- Works front-mounted radiator with electric fans.
- Panama Blue paint in exceptional condition, with no flaking or cracking, which is unusual for a fibre-glass body, especially one painted over twenty years ago .
- Cibie bumper-mounted headlamps.
Inside:
All interior features work correctly, including the clock which is unusual for an Alpine of this era.
- Period correct rally setup.
- Halda trip meter (fully working).
- Stop Watch set & navigators map light.
- Period correct Corbeau race seats, retrimmed by Corbeau with blue Willans aircraft harnesses.
- Aluminium gear shifter.
- Motalita leather trimmed steering wheel.
- The headlining displays signatures from Damon Hill, Jacque Villneuve, Derek Bell, Tony Mason and a number of other prominent drivers.
Service history:
- Lots of recent work to get the car in A1 running condition – new alternator, cut-off switch, fuel lines, coolant pipe brackets, distributor overhaul, brakes, and wiring/ electrics all confirmed in working order.
- The handbrake is reportedly not working as intended but this is a common issue with A110s.
Spare Parts
Accompanying the vehicle is a whole host of spare components, mostly new:
- New brake discs & pads (four sets)
- Complete new clutch
- Wheel bearings (new)
- Track rod ends (new)
- Hoses (new)
- Dizzy cap, points & plugs
- Reverse gear lock-out
- Engine gasket set
- Brake reservoir and oil catch tank
- Rear light lenses
- Some trim pieces
- Spare set of decals
- Correct touch-up paint
- Spare wheel
