Tuesday, 18 November 2014

1973 RENAULT ALPINE A110 - DD CLASSICS

"CLASSIC OF THE DAY"
Today we visit DD Classics for our classic of the day and have chosen the following French classic from the 1970's
   
1973 RENAULT ALPINE A110 1300
  
This particular A110 is a V85 model that was built on 10 March 1973 and delivered new to France. It was originally finished in yellow and fitted with a five-speed manual transmission and lightweight alloy wheels. It has recently undergone a full restoration, with the intention of rallying in mind. The car has been fitted with a thick-rimmed competition steering wheel, leather and alcantara trimmed seats, a battery cut-off switch that is ideally located in the centre of the dash, and a fire extinguisher placed in the passenger footwell.
Alpine A110s have always had a passionate following in Europe, especially in their native France. A V85 is the ideal entry-level vehicle in the A110 range, as it is easier to drive in respect to its more powerful siblings, the 1600S and 1800 Gr.IV, and as it is also cheaper to maintain, it is an ideal automobile for learning the ins and outs of the art of rallying. The V85 makes up a sizable portion of the production run for the A110, and they have always offered great value for the performance they provide. Following its recent restoration, this particular A110 would certainly revel in carving up country roads throughout Europe.
Ready for its new owner here in Kew
For further information visit: http://www.ddclassics.com/
 

 DD Classics

97-101 North Road
Kew, Surrey TW9 4HJ

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 General Specifications

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 1962-1977 ALPINE A110 1300/1600S

OverviewRally driver and dealer Jean R̩d̩l̩ branched out into producing competition-style cars based on Renault running gear in 1956 with the Alpine A106. The car proved so effective (winning its class in the 1956 Mille Miglia) that production blossomed as keen drivers clamoured to get hold of their own versions. By the time the A110 hit the market in 1962 the formula was pretty much perfected with a glassfibre body fixed to Renault 8 Gordini running gear, making for a seriously effective Рand good- looking Рrally weapon.



7500
£N/A in UK
£38,000/70,000
£34,000/58,000
£28,000/50,000
£10,000/30,000

Performance

6.3secs
15.6secs
132mph
138bhp
117lb/ft
25mpg

Engine

in-line four
normal
petrol
carburettor

Chassis

Independent, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Independent, coil springs, telescopic dampers
rear-engine RWD
rack and pinion
chassis and glassfibre body
Five-speed manual

Dimensions

3850mm
2130mm
1550mm
1118mm
625kgs

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