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Lot details
- Competition history in 1971, including the Rallye du Touquet
- Group 3 spec with long final drive
- Original body and chassis – very well presented
This A110 came off the lines in Dieppe in January 1970 and was delivered on the 29th to the Renault dealer in Roubaix. It was the 55th 1600 built.
Sold for 24,800 FF, it was the first 1600 model built by Alpine, a type 1600VA, with an improved R16 engine rather than the R12 Gordini engine in the 1600S.
Finished in the classic Alpine Blue and registered 7616 EX 59, it was quickly sold in February 1970 to Pierre Deromme from Lille. He kept the car for a year, and in April 1971 it was bought by Dominique Gouble, also from Lille.
16055 then made its competition debut. Gouble was Patrick Dubus’ co-driver, and they entered the well-known Rallye du Touquet in June 1971. With the number 101, they finished 12th in group 3 for production GT cars, in the class for drivers holding a national licence.
The Alpine’s history is then unknown until the end of 1973, when it popped up again in Paris. It moved to the Eure in May 1974, registered as 3421 QL 27. It had four owners in that department, among them Philippe Hervieu in 1975, who competed in several events including the renowned Rallye Jeanne d’Arc in Normandy, where he finished 11th in group 4 in 1975. It then had the flat wings, which are now highly regarded by collectors.
In 1983, it returned to the Hauts-de-France (as 3659 LM 62), leaving the region in 2006 to make its way to its current owner, who fitted direct steering, a new sump and, above all, a ‘Gendarmerie-spec’ gearbox with a long final drive.
This 1600 is therefore now equipped with a sought-after 364 gearbox with strengthened components, as well as the ‘big brakes’, a roll cage and Gotti 073R wheels. It has a 1605cc type 844.32 engine, as fitted to the last 1600S models in 1973. With its Mod Plastia bucket seats and a large front-mounted manolene fuel tank, this 1600 – still finished in Alpine Blue – is perfectly suited for use in regularity rallies or on the road. It is important to note that it still has its original chassis and body, and its identification plates are attached with the original Alpine rivets!
Gilles Vallerian
Please note that the left front headlight chrome ring was lost when bringing the car to the show, it will be replaced at the seller's costs.
Photos © Alexis Ruben
