Highlights

Ex-California-import converted to right-hand drive
Extensive mechanical refurbishment undertaken
Service and maintenance history from 2014 onwards
Dry stored through winter during current ownership of approximately six years

The Appeal

Back in the 1960s, the US and UK seemed to be in an almost constant synergy when it came to the sports car. The USA had become the chief market for these agile little British machines, and thanks to the work of Kenneth Howes, who had previously been part of the legendary Loewy studios, the Alpine had a transatlantic character that perfectly suited both, and had perky performance in droves.

This 1960 example spent its formative decades in California before being imported to the UK in 1989 and converted to right-hand drive. That dry Californian upbringing has paid dividends - it's particularly solid. Mechanically, it has benefited from considerable attention, and the vendor states it runs with no faults. A real little headturner that's bound to prove a very drivable classic.

Key Information

Mileage: the odometer reads 16,571 miles; estimated actual mileage is 116,571 miles
Country imported from: USA
MOT status: exempt
Technical specs: 1,592cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: service and maintenance history from 2014

The Detail

Extensive mechanical work completed, including:
- Head gaskets
- Engine skimming
- Water pump
- Brake shoes and cylinders
- Rear wheel seals
- Exhaust
- Plugs
- Condenser
- Distributor and coil
- Starter cable
- Electric starter
- Battery
- New leads
The vendor states the car runs and ticks over with no faults
Reported to keep up with modern traffic
Underside wax oiled for protection
Paintwork described as in good condition with the odd chip
Vinyl seats have tears along the seams and would need recovering
Interior features red seats and carpet
1960s radio fitted
White wall tyres fitted
Dry stored through winter
No modifications reported
12 former registered keepers
Now registered on UK plates following import from California in 1989

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