1973 Renault Alpine A110

The Alpine A110 is a legendary French lightweight sports car and rally icon, known for its lightweight fibreglass body, rear-engine layout, and agility, achieving WRC success. The one presented here is a VB configuration car, the most desirable variant of the A110, as it was the lightest and most powerful street model during its long production run. The important VB specification model also served as the foundation for the “works” cars that secured the International Rally Championship for Makes in 1971. It is estimated that only around 800 VB models were ever produced between 1969 and 1972.

The Alpine A110 exemplified the marque’s dynamic engineering. It used Renault components and a lightweight glass-fibre body. Its rear-engine layout provided distinctive handling and a competitive edge on loose surfaces. The A110 1600 S VB is powered by an aluminium-block, inline-four 1,595-cc engine; factory-rated at 138 horsepower, with a top speed of 210 km/h. The model gained competitive prominence in 1973 with an updated engine unit from the R16. It brought Alpine recognition in the International Championship for Manufacturers from 1970 to 1972. At the inaugural WRC stage in Monaco in 1973, Jean-Claude Andruet led a 1-2-3 finish for the Renault-backed team, helping Alpine-Renault secure the manufacturer’s championship.

The A110 1600 S VB is the preferred choice for top competitors in rally events and collectors, and this Japan-imported example offers an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a rally icon in such good cosmetic and mechanical condition. If you are looking for more information on this A110 in the traditional bleu alpine color, please contact us immediately.