Registration No : 140 BHP Chassis No : A1101300BA0873 MOT : Exempt Unveiled at the 1962 Paris Salon, the Alpine A110 proved more than a match for many contemporary sportscars thanks to its remarkably low kerb weight, superb traction and excellent handling.

A rear-engined, rear-wheel drive design, the newcomer featured rack and pinion steering, all-round independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.

Styled by Giovanni Michelotti, its fibreglass bodywork was bonded to a rigid steel backbone chassis resulting in a notably strong structure.

Able to make the most of its humble Renault drivetrain, even the initial 1.1-litre variant was reputedly capable of 120mph.

Progressively evolved over the course of its fifteen-year production life, the A110 distinguished itself in international competition work and the 1600 Group 4 is considered the ultimate variant, with a specially tuned engine and modified bodywork.

Winner of the 1968 Coupe des Alpes and 1971 Monte Carlo Rally, the sleek B...