Highlights
- Very smartly presented car with RHD layout
- Current keeper since 2021 with previous one since 2005
- Engine rebuilt in 2006 with only a few thousand miles covered since
- Comprehensively recommissioned and upgraded in 2022
- Interior renovation work since 2021
- Brakes, suspension and fuel system overhauled recently
- Subframe renovated and powder-coated
- Fitted with four barrel carburettor and stainless steel exhaust
- One of the very last GTAs built and registered
- MOT valid until May 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
The GTA pushed Renault-Alpine’s rear-drive sports formula into a new era, one where comfort and practicality were as important as agility and performance. Crisply styled by Yves Legal with a slippery 0.28Cd drag coefficient, these were cars with few obvious rivals.
Expensive and largely hand-built at the historic Alpine factory in Dieppe, just 1,509 GTA V6 GTs were built and this bright red example is one of the very last. Now fitted with desirable RHD, it sports an older respray in great order and a nicely preserved black velour interior that benefits from an array of recent improvements.
The vendor tells us that he bought the car from its long-term keeper in 2021 after a lengthy period of dry storage under the previous keeper. The engine was rebuilt in 2006 and has covered only a few thousand miles since. Further work since 2021 has included carburettor conversion, gearbox overhaul, fuel system work, and steering rack replacement, among other items. Underneath, the chassis and subframe are reported to be rust-free. The vendor states it drives with plenty of performance and composure. With its fibreglass body, which is resistant to rust, and a well-sorted mechanical specification, plus that RHD layout, this GTA presents an appealing opportunity. It carries MOT to May 2027 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“The vehicle drives very well and always surprises me how enjoyable it is to drive. It handles well, is comfortable, and has plenty of performance. The brakes, although no ABS, are very good and match the performance. And it looks good and always gets attention. After nearly 5 years of ownership and having too many car projects, it has to go to make space.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 99,487 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until 26 May 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 2.9L V6 petrol, five-speed manual
- Paperwork: engine rebuild photographs available, V5C, 2 keys, 1 fob, record of recent work
- Extras: original cassette equaliser and original exhaust system included with the car
The Detail
- Engine rebuilt in 2006 with photographic documentation available
- Car has only covered a few miles since rebuild as confirmed by MOT history
- 4-barrel Holley carburettor conversion fitted in 2022
- Vendor reports it delivers over 30 mpg on a run alongside a modest power increase
- New water pump fitted in 2022
- Stainless steel branch exhaust system fitted and wrapped
- Original exhaust system is included
- Gearbox overhauled in 2022 with seals and gear linkage connector replaced
- Brakes overhauled in 2021 with all flexible hoses and piston seals replaced
- Discs and pads replaced prior to current ownership
- Steering rack and steering column universal joint replaced or overhauled
- Fuel tank and fuel system cleaned and checked in 2022
- Alternator overhauled
- Chassis and subframe reported rust-free; rear subframe powder coated
- Rear suspension overhauled and repainted
- The vendor reports the underside is in very good condition
- Repainted in red from original green in 1995 and remains in good order
- Vendor states bodywork and paint in good condition overall
- Vendor reports micro-blistering on top of doors and a small paint crack by the driver's door button
- Front bumper previously repainted and shows a slightly different shade in certain lights
- All doors, boot and bonnet fit well with seals and rubbers in good condition
- Black velour interior in good condition with recent renovation work by seller
- Vendor states seat velour covers have minor marks but no tears or significant wear
- Carpets in good condition with a slight stain on the passenger side
- Door cards and headlining in good condition
- Sticky dash finish has been addressed
- Instrument cowl, lower cover and heating control panel have been repaired
- All electrics functional apart from rear screen heater
- Speedo and computer are said to work intermittently
- Pioneer double DIN AirPlay unit with phone capability fitted
- Original cassette equaliser available
- Tyres said to be in decent condition with good tread
- Rear tyres are older and may benefit from replacement
- Alloy turbine wheels in decent all-round condition with some scuff marks
- Currently garaged when not in use
- No advisories on current MOT
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Comments
bob••••
Would you be willing to assist with exporting the car?
DBu••••
It does I guess depend on what is required and to what country. I would be happy interfacing with your shipping agent , with all shipping costs covered by you. Within reason delivering the car to a location for example. Best regards.