1969 Alpine A110 1300 VC Berlinette " Tour de France "

French title
Chassis n ° 11473
Engine n ° 810.30-0106

- Only one owner between 1969 and 2020!
- Exceptional state of preservation
- Mechanicals and running gear restored

On 30 December 1969, the first owner of this Alpine was informed that his Berlinette "Tour de France" was available at the Epinay sur Seine dealership by a letter, which has been preserved. Another important document, its original purchase invoice details that this 1300 VC was orange in color and that it had, as additional equipment, the 5-speed gearbox and a bucket seat for the driver. The car was then registered in the Côte d´Or on 14 January 1970, and would remain in the hands of the same owner until 2020, when it was purchased by the collector who had previously been in charge of its maintenance. Meticulously preserved, it is in rare original condition, never having been repainted and retaining its original interior. Its current owner completely dismantled the mechanicals in order to check them, change the gaskets and all the parts that required it. The running gear has also been restored with replacement of silent blocs, ball joints and shock absorbers, as well as the overhaul of the braking system. Several photos and invoices for parts bear witness to this recent and careful work. Additionally, the rims were stripped and repainted before being fitted with new tires. Its rare color, its exceptional state of preservation and its clear history makes this berlinetta a unique example, the kind of car that we will surely regret if we have missed the opportunity to acquire it. Thus, seize this opportunity!

Photos © Jason Schieste

The auction of this lot will take place on Friday 18 March 2022.
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