151 - 1971 ALPINE A110 1600 S

1971 ALPINE A110 1600 S French vehicle registration certificate Chassis No. 17422 - Extremely rare example equipped with the reinforced 364 transmission as original equipment - Delivered new to Mr. Palmaro on May 5, 1971 - Numerous original options - Rare, unmodified production car This Alpine was manufactured in April 1971 in Dieppe and, according to the original Alpine delivery records, delivered to Nice on May 5 to Mr. Palmaro for 33,960 francs. It was Alpine blue, with chassis number 4727. The price including tax for a 1600S was 31,760 francs, so it had 2,000 francs worth of options, which is quite significant. These options are not listed by the manufacturer, but we can infer from its current condition that it had a heated windshield (440 francs), metallic paint (250 francs), a roll bar (400 francs), the reinforced 364 transmission, and fog lights (220 francs). It was first registered on May 25, 1971; its initial registration details are unknown, but it appears that it was purchased new by a Monegasque resident. Indeed, the Palmaro family is well known on the Rock: Charles Palmaro served as mayor of the municipality of Monaco, Francis Palmaro was a National Councilor and Director of the SBM, and his son Mickael is also a National Councilor of Monaco. Since Monegasque registration records are as closely guarded as bank accounts, it was not possible to find out more! We were able to discover, however, that it was registered as K284 on October 27, 1977; then, on January 3, 1978, the car with license plate 17422 was purchased by Dominique Bayle of the Alpes-Maritimes: it was then registered as 5170 TE 06, and resold two months later to Mr. Dominique CARIDI, also from the Alpes-Maritimes. In April 1980, it became the property of VIALE et Fils in Nice. It moved to the Var department in March 1983 when a resident of the eastern part of the department, Sylvie PALMIERI, purchased it (650 SQ 83). It returned to the Alpes-Maritimes the following year: it was registered as 2782 VE 06 in October 1984, under the ownership of Mr. Jean RIGAUD. Mr. Rigaud moved to the Hérault department in April 1988, and the car was assigned the registration number 7747 TY 34. In early 1999, it passed through the hands of a dealer and was then sold to Mr. Henri JOURDAN of the Drôme department and registered as 7402 VN 26; it is unknown whether he was related to the famous shoemakers of Romans-sur-Isère, Charles JOURDAN, who owned numerous Berlinettes! In June 2002, it went to the Isère region to Mr. Guy RODOZ (892 BTG 38) and returned to the Drôme in 2006 to Michel CLOSIER (9422 XM 26), a well-known driver who competed in several VHC seasons in a Berlinette. In late 2008, 17422 moved to the Hautes-Alpes, specifically to Briançon, under the registration number 4279 LC 05, and has remained in the same ownership for the past 18 years. It is now always seen in its original Alpine blue color. It is a strictly stock car, with no body modifications, unlike many of its counterparts. It is equipped with all its chrome trim and badges, giving it the distinctive charm envisioned by Jean Rédélé, who paid close attention to the aesthetics of his cars. The wheels are coveted Gotti bimetal rims, a period option. In addition to the 4-point roll bar, it features Mod Plastia bucket seats. But most importantly, 17422 is equipped with the rare 364 transmission, known as the “big gearbox”—an option found primarily on G4 customer competition cars. With its reinforced differential and drivetrain, this transmission is an undeniable—and costly—asset. This Alpine is also equipped with the large brakes from the Renault 16, an essential option on a 1600. The rear calipers lack a parking brake. A protective skid plate is installed beneath the engine and transmission assembly. Finally, the windshield is heated. The engine was completely rebuilt in 2025 (new piston sleeves, bearings, etc.) at a cost of 5,667 euros. A 2025 appraisal by the late Jean Pierre Cornu, who passed away exactly one year ago, accompanies the car’s documentation. Gilles VALLERIAN Expert with the National Chamber of Specialized Experts Court-appointed expert with the Court of Appeal of Aix-en-Provence 1971 ALPINE A110 1600 S French registration document Chassis No. 17422 • Extremely rare example factory-equipped with the reinforced 364 transmission • Delivered new to Mr. Palmaro on May 5, 1971 • Loaded with factory options • Rare, unmodified production road car This Alpine was built in Dieppe in April 1971 and, according to original Alpine delivery records, shipped to Nice on May 5 to Mr. Palmaro for 33,960 francs. Finished in Alpine Blue with body number 4727, its list price of 31,760 francs, including tax, indicates 2,000 francs in factory options—a significant amount. While detailed factory option logs were not retained, its current specification confirms it was equipped with