1972 Renault Alpine A110
Chassis #13995 is a Dieppe-built Alpine A110, first registered in northern France in October 1972 and subsequently imported to the United Kingdom in 1990. Powered by a Gordini engine enlarged to 1,296cc by specialist Salv Sacco, the car has been sympathetically maintained rather than formally restored. Its history includes participation in the 2014 Circuit des Remparts at Angoulême, where it was the sole Manx-registered A110 present and was invited to lead the opening laps.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £56,000 (≈ $70K)
- 1990 → 2005Previous UK-based owners (multiple)partial documentation
The car carried several different UK registration numbers across successive ownerships during this period; further detail is recorded in the accompanying history file.
- 2005 →Private saleLate Isle of Man enthusiast (deceased August 2022)full documentation
Purchased following an extended search, the car was relocated to the Isle of Man and cherished by an avid Alpine marque enthusiast until his death in August 2022; it is now offered by his widow.
Competition
- 2014Circuit des Remparts, Rallye International de Charente, AngoulêmeDriver: Late Isle of Man ownerInvited parade — six opening laps
The car was the only Manx-registered A110 at the event and was asked to lead the opening laps alongside other racing drivers; racer Michelle Leclerc signed the boot lid at this occasion.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuildSalv Sacco
The original 812 Gordini engine was bored out to 1,296cc; forged pistons were installed and the bottom end was balanced by a specialist.
Work carried out during the Isle of Man owner's tenure as part of a broader effort to bring the car to a high mechanical standard.
- —Mechanical
A new wiring loom was installed to complement the engine work and ensure the car was fully fit for extended touring.
Carried out concurrently with the engine rebuild under the Isle of Man owner.
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