Highlights
- Low documented mileage of just under 37,000 miles from new
- Three previous registered keepers and in same family from 1967 to 2024
- Mechanical overhaul and other work in 2023 including a new clutch
- Recently serviced in 2025 by Midland Classic Restorations
- Desirable Series V car with 1,725cc engine and twin Stromberg carbs
- Good MOT history to 2024 with no advisories
- Always garaged by current and previous keepers
- Four new tyres in 2025
The Appeal
Where the MGB aimed to wow transatlantic buyers with aerodynamic styling, Rootes’ Alpine chose to ape the befinned styling beloved of our American cousins. Most went abroad, making these stylish and very capable cars a rare sight today, particularly compared to their Abingdon rival.
From 1965, the Series V introduced a new 1,725cc engine equipped with twin Strombergs. This ‘67 car is so equipped, but there is much more to it than the desirable spec. It has had just three previous keepers, two of them mother and daughter who retained the car in the family from 1967 to 2024. That provenance enables the vendor to verify the 37,000 miles from new.
The car was restored some years ago, including a switch from green to what DVLA describes as red but appears to be ‘Carnival Red.’ The body and interior remain in good order, being at the smart and usable end of the scale rather than concours. In 2023, it received a mechanical overhaul that is detailed in the photos and included a new clutch, master, and slave cylinders.
The vendor acquired the car in 2024 and has continued to invest in it. It was serviced by Midland Classic Restoration in 2025 and received four new tyres just before sale. He has also fitted a protective rollover hoop and installed Gaz adjustable shock absorbers that we are told transform the handling.
The car is naturally MOT exempt but comes with useful MOT history from 2006 to 2024. The last test in early 2023 contained no advisories. It has covered few miles since that visit.
The vendor says:
The car is a delight to drive, nice and tight on bends without being bone-jarring! Top up is practical, top down is really fun, and the engine sound makes you grin all the way. Pretty much every trip, some passerby has commented on the lovely car.
“I'm sad to see 'Lucy' go, but I have too many projects on to drive her enough. Plus, a 'Minimalistic Wife' has finally forced the sale!”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th January 1967
- Previously green which was changed to red in May 1997
- DVLA records three previous keepers which the vendor confirms
- In same family from 1967 to 2024 passing from mother to daughter
- Acquired by the current keeper in October 2024
- Reluctant sale due to having too many classics
- Vendor reports that car had covered approximately 35,000 miles recorded up to 2006
- Registered as a historic vehicle, exempt from road tax and MOT requirements
- MOT records available from 2006 to 2023
- Last MOT expired 20th February 2024 with no advisories
- 36,369 miles on last MOT test and 36,894 miles in photos
- Extensive mechanical overhaul in 2023 including new clutch
- Handwritten details for this work are shown in the photos
- Full service completed by Midland Classic Restorations in 2025
- Consistently garage-stored by both current and previous owners we are told
- Four new tyres fitted in 2025
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Large and well-organised history file as shown in photos
- Spare gearbox with overdrive included in sale
The Condition
- Finished in eye-catching Rootes 'Carnival Red' paintwork according to seller
- Paintwork is an older restoration with some minor touched in chips and marks
- Bodywork appears straight and the vendor reports that there is no significant visible rust
- Vendor states that body structure is square without significant bowing, with easily adjustable panel gaps
- Door and boot mechanisms operate satisfactorily but don't lock - a common feature among Alpines
- Underside shows some welding but appears free from significant corrosion
- Factory steel wheels with matching spare with chrome hub caps showing light age
- Recently fitted with four new Nankang tyres
- Convertible hood in good condition with only a small 10p-sized tear near the nearside door window
- Black vinyl roof with Perspex screen and matching tonneau
- Small 10cm section behind the nearside door where the hood has separated from the frame
- Black vinyl interior presents well for a weekend runabout with original walnut dash
- Retains valuable original Irvin 'parachute' style seat belts
- Aftermarket rollover bar recently fitted for additional safety
- Heater, blower, windscreen wipers, washer kit, and door window mechanisms all function properly we are told
- Most instruments work correctly, with the exception of the temperature gauge says the vendor
- All lighting systems operational, including main lights, indicators, panel lights and brake lights we are told
- Tidy black carpets with red piping as shown
The Mechanics
- 1,725cc 4cyl engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Original Stromberg twin carburettors fitted and running well
- Engine starts reliably on first or second attempt with choke we are told
- Very slight oil leak reported, not significant enough to drip onto the garage floor
- Gearbox synchromesh functions well except with some wear in 2nd gear, says seller
- Rear wishbone suspension bushes may require replacement at the next service
- The vendor states the car handles well on bends without an overly harsh ride
- Fitted with Gaz adjustable shock absorbers front and rear
- No advisories on last MOT test in early 2023 with few miles covered since
- Serviced in 2025 by a classic car specialist
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