Undeniably one of the prettiest cars ever made, the Alpine A110 was launched in 1963 using Renault mechanical components, housed in a fibreglass body mounted on a steel chassis.
Most of the mechanical parts came from the Renault Dauphine, or later the R8 Gordini. It was a very successful rally car thanks to its lightweight bodywork and rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout, which made it responsive and perfect for gravel and snow.
It was in production for over 14 years and this example dates from 1970, right in the middle of that period, a variant that has been in the hands of its current owner for a decade.
It is in generally good condition and is fitted with a rally tripmaster and roll bar if you wish to use it for historic competition. The car is fitted with a completely rebuilt 1386 cm2 engine (77mm stroke and 75mm70 bore, 5 litre oil sump and refurbished Weber carburettors).
When the Alpine A 310 was launched at the Dieppe plant, all A110 berlinettes were assembled at the Thiron-Gardais plant. The model on display is the 408th from Thiron-Gardais, the plant that assembled the 5 versions marketed in 1971, namely the '85', 1300G, 1300 S, 1600 S and 1600S Group 4.
This 1300 G was fully restored at the end of 2006 by professionals (bodywork and mechanics) following its purchase in Belgium by the current owner.
History and documents
Built in 1970
Genuine 1300 G
This is one of the last A110 1300 Gordinis.
A110 1300 Va serial number: 11774 and oval plate 3129 Alpine blue 331
Current owner since 2006, when purchased in Belgium the odometer showed 17595 km.
Its history is known it was delivered to its 1st owner on 15/04/1970
Appraised by SARL DARNAL EXPERTISES on 29/03/2019
It currently has a total of 26,200 km
Its last roadworthiness test was carried out on 20/03/2021 at a distance of 23,600 km and showed no faults.
Collector's registration dated 11/02/2015
History of A110 1300VG N° 11774 :
1) Left the factory in March 1970: - Delivered to Nevers on 15/04/1970 - Cost 25 320 francs - Registration document issued on 01/10/1970 - Alpine blue colour
2) Sold in the North of France on 05/03/1976 : - Registered in Somain (59) on 15/12/1976 - Ecurie d'Aniche (59) Atrebates - Rallye du Touquet - Red colour
3) Sold to Belqigue, Brussels on 15/03/1979 : - The 1300G raced in Belgium - Black colour with red stripe
4) Resold in France in 2006 to the current owner: - Registered on 12/04/2006 - Complete restoration Alpine blue colour
5) New registration on 11/02/2015 following an error in the serial number in the previous registration: - Serial number (e) noted 11744 instead of 11774 - Still in the hands of the current owner since
Bodywork in excellent condition with no major imperfections other than very minor marks and blemishes
Apparently structurally sound with an excellent chassis
Additional Cibie rally driving lights
Black leather bucket seats
Roll-over bar
ATB rally tripmaster equipment
Map reading light for co-driver
Original dashboard and door panels with some minor signs of deterioration but still in good condition
Rear window is in plexiglass and a new one and gasket will be supplied
Finished in the traditional Alpine Blue, this A110 looks incredible and is in excellent condition. Look closely and you'll find a few small spider web cracks in the fibreglass panels, but nothing of note and the underside of the chassis looks in exceptional condition.
It sits on three-bolt alloy wheels, which really suit the car. The paintwork is in good condition throughout and it has never suffered any accident-related damage.
Inside, the Alpine has a five-dial dashboard with a three-spoke leather steering wheel, which really suits the nature of the car. It's also fitted with a tripmaster, an additional map-reading light and a roll bar, making it ideal for rallying or historic time trials.
It looks good with no obvious problems, apart from a slight patina on the seats and top of the dashboard.
The mechanics
The original engine is a 1255 cm3 with 103 bhp.
The 5-speed gearbox was an option
The engine has been completely rebuilt: stroke 77mm and bore 75mm70 i.e. 1386 cm3
5-litre oil pan
Refurbished Weber carburettors
Five-speed manual transmission
Improved fuel lines
The exhaust system has been replaced by a sports exhaust system
Front brakes fitted with reinforced callipers (Arnaud Ventoux) and new discs
New Pierburg electric fuel pump
Electronic ignition programmable 123 Ignito.nl (cut-off at 5500 rpm and 6500 rpm depending on br or hr selection)
Partly wired new
The seller tells us that the vehicle runs well, with no known or obvious faults
Under the rear bonnet is the Renault 8 Gordini engine, which is quite a powerful unit for its age and capacity - the official output is 103bhp, which, along with the Alpine's fibreglass bodywork, makes it quite a lively car.
What's more, the car has benefited from recent work on the brakes, which are fitted with improved calipers, and according to the seller, it's both lively and great fun to drive. The suspension, gearbox and running gear are described as being in good condition and there are no known faults with the engine.
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