Alpine A110 1600VB (1600S) Coupé, 1971
Alpine A110, I
Alpine A110, I•
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Chassis No.: 17638
Engine No.: 11119
Estimate: £95,000 - £125,000 GBP
- Delivered new in France
- UK registered since 1989
- Prepared to compete in regularity events
The Alpine was first registered in the UK on 14th August 1989 to Christopher Knowles-Fitton, who drove the car on a number of UK road rallies including the Targa Rusticana. In February 1994 the car was sold to Anthony Whitney and 'Roadspeed Performance and Servicing' commenced restoration of the body. They also installed a Bob Brain roll cage including door bars. Work continued with Dave Astbury of 'The Cottage Workshop' to complete the car for Historic Stage Rallies. All receipts are available. The Alpine competed in rounds of the HRCR Stage Rally championship and the Ypres Historic in June 1996.
The current owner purchased the car in November 1998 to compete in regularity events. A long-range fuel tank made by Gartrac was fitted; the transmission changed to provide taller gearing (a rebuilt 353-20 gearbox was supplied by Dave Astbury); and the engine rebuilt with a milder camshaft, again by Dave Astbury. Receipts are available. The car competed on various regularity events in the UK and Europe including the HRCR Classic Trophy through France and Spain over a number of years. Latterly the car has also taken part in sprints: Crystal Palace on two occasions, Wiscombe hill climb (on YouTube), various tours and most recently the Firle Stage demonstration event in 2022.
The car has been issued in the past with an MSA competition car logbook and an historic rally vehicle identity form as well as a FIVA identity card, (although none of these are current). Details of the car's comprehensive specification are far too lengthy to reproduce here but are available for inspection (highly recommend). A handbook, spare wheel, jack, wheel brace, spares kit and spark plug tool come with the car. This 1600S is the ideal candidate for any number of prestigious events
