Beschreibung:

Introduced in 1961, the Alpine A110 (also known as the 'Berlinette') was produced in various forms until 1977. The A110 evolved from the A108 that used components from the Dauphine. Featuring a steel backbone chassis with fibreglass body, the A110 was also different in that its supply of components came from the Renault 8. During its production run the A110 was powered by various Renault engines from 1100cc - 1600cc derived from those found in the R8, R12, R16 and R17 in various states of tune. The car became successful as a rally car in the early 1970's and was considered one of the best rally cars of that period notably taking the first three places at the 1971 Monte Carlo Rally with Ove Anderson coming first and Thérier and Andruet following respectively. In 1973, following their recently completed buy-out of Alpine, Renault decided to compete in the World championship. The A110 works cars won most races where entered. The Alpine dominated the Monte Carlo Rally that year with 5 official cars finishing in the top 6; Andruet 1st - Anderson 2nd - Nicolas 3rd - Thérier 5th - Piot 6th, repeating the 1, 2, and 3 of 1971. Six further victories were achieved resulting in the first World Rally Championship title. By 1974, it was becoming apparent that the A110 had reached the end of its development, as a result, on the international stage, it became obsolete and so ended an era. As well as being produced in Dieppe, the Alpine A110 was also manufactured in several other countries under licence including; Spain, Brazil, Mexico, and Bulgaria. These vehicles (with the exception of those with a competition history) are generally considered to be worth less than the equivalent Dieppe built models. The car on offer today was built in the Dieppe factory as an 1100cc model. The chassis plates confirm it left the factory in 1969, and the car was finished in yellow. The documents show it was first registered in Corsica in June 1969. The chassis number on the car matches the original French documents. Purchased by the current owner in Paris in 1987, the car was found at that time to be fitted with a 1300cc engine and 4 speed gearbox. The car lay silent in the current owner's garage for 15 years until it was decided to restore the car in 2002. The idea was to build a fast road/rally car that could compete in events and to tour Europe also. From 2002 to 2008 the restoration and works were carried out by acknowledged Alpine expert Dave Astbury. During this time, the 1300 engine was replaced with a 1605 Gordini engine type 807/20. Fed by new 45 DCOE carburettors, exhaust by Devil and the ignition being an Omex fully digital system with crank and throttle sensors which may be programmed from a laptop, power showed a healthy 142 bhp at 7000rpm on the last dyno test. This engine has only covered 1000km since complete rebuild and balance by Renault expert Salv Sacco. Drive is via a 353 type gearbox that has been completely rebuilt and is coupled to a big differential with large half shafts, and ten bolt Crown Wheel and Pinion which is the same as the 364 type Monte Carlo. The suspension is fitted with six new Koni shock absorbers with the wheels being new and shod with fresh Yokohama AO48 tyres. The wiring has all been replaced. The fuel tank was supplied from Monaco and is an original factory tank with space for spare wheel in front. Stopping power is supplied by uprated large brakes with a 22cm dual master cylinder, 48mm front calipers and 45mm at the rear. Within the interior the seats are copies of the originals with the driver and passenger being restrained by four point harnesses and a quick release steering wheel facilitates ease of entry and exit for the driver. For those night stages the road is lit by Xenon drive and spot Oscar lights. Since completion the car has only covered approximately 1000 kms. Resplendent in the original factory yellow this iconic rally car is UK registered and has road fund licence of 'Historic' status until t