1972 Alpine A110 1600S
- Engine
- 1.565L inline four-cylinder with twin Weber carburettors, 138 bhp
- Colour
- Metallic blue (paint code 331)
Built at Dieppe in autumn 1972 and delivered new to Portugal in April 1973, this Alpine A110 1600S is a matching-numbers example finished to the 1600 VC specification, retaining its original 1,565 cc four-cylinder engine. It carries genuine competition history, having entered the 1980 Rally Madeira and claimed an eighth-place overall finish along with a class victory. The car has since been comprehensively restored to a near-original condition in metallic blue, paint code 331.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €128,800 (≈ $142K)
- 1973-04-01 →Factory deliveryFirst owner based in Portugalpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to this owner in Portugal in April 1973; no further details about subsequent transfers are provided.
Competition
- 19801980 Rally Madeira8th overall, class winner
One of the few road-going examples of this model to have a period competition record; the car achieved a strong overall placement alongside a category victory.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
The car was comprehensively refurbished to approximate factory condition, receiving a correct metallic blue repaint in shade code 331. Period-style competition seats were installed, though the original seats are retained and will accompany the vehicle.
Described as a recent undertaking; the original engine was preserved throughout, keeping the car as a matching-numbers example.
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