- Only two examples built by Alpine

- Model never released commercially

- Exceptional performance

- Magnificent original Ottoman Green paintwork

- No reserve

The Alpine A610 was the last model produced by the Normandy-based manufacturer before it went into hibernation in 1994, only to be revived a few years ago thanks to the determination of Carlos Tavares. A highly accomplished car, it was a powerful, fast and comfortable GT, but came with a hefty price tag. Faced with falling sales in mid-1993, the idea arose in Dieppe to replicate the commercial success of the A310 GT pack and the V6 turbo ‘Le Mans’, whose flared wings and very wide rims had appealed to customers.

In the autumn of 1993, Berex in Dieppe (the design and exploratory research office) studied a version of the A610 fitted with the wider wings of the ‘Le Mans’ model.

This version was to be fitted with attractive 8- and 10-inch-wide Gotti rims, and the power of the 250 hp V6 Turbo engine was increased to 280 hp through a slight increase in boost pressure, a different ECU chip and a new wastegate. Torque increased significantly, from 35.7 to 43 m.kg Din at 2900 rpm, giving the 3-litre V6 a more violent and aggressive character.

The torque increased significantly, from 35.7 to 43 m.kg Din at 2900 rpm, giving the 3-litre V6 engine a more violent and aggressive character. Dieppe manufactured its first 610 Evolution Le Mans in Ottoman Green number 592, which is the car presented here. A second was assembled shortly afterwards and, in a more traditional style for a Dieppe car, was painted in pearlescent electric blue number 543.

Both cars were then individually tested at the ‘mines’ and given the type designation D50305A, as the ‘Le Mans’ turbo V6s were D50205A. The Dieppe factory recently confirmed that there were indeed only two A610s of the ‘Le Mans’ evolution model.

Due to the cost of series homologation and the question of the gearbox's resistance to such power in severe use, Renault decided not to proceed. Production of the 610 ceased in 1994 after 818 units had been manufactured. It was not until 2018 that real Alpines were seen again coming out of the Avenue de Bréauté factory, which is scheduled to close in June 2026.

The blue A610 ‘Le Mans’ was the official car of Jacques Martin, managing director of the Dieppe factory from 1985 to 1998. It is still in Normandy at Alpine.

The second 610 Le Mans in Ottoman green is offered here, equipped according to its quality control sheet with an Espace radio system and prototype grey leather seats in a black interior identical to the limited edition ‘Magny Cours’. This is the most powerful road-going Alpine produced in the tradition of Jean Rédélé (beam chassis and polyester body), with only two examples ever made. It has only 42,466 kilometres on the clock and runs well but will require a complete overhaul. It started up without difficulty in front of us and idled perfectly, but the rear brake calipers need to be refurbished as they were found to be slightly out of balance during the technical inspection.

A particularly exclusive model, this 610 Evo is in near-new condition. It is a beautiful, powerful and fast GT car with a classy and discreet appearance. Due to its extreme rarity, it is particularly desirable for enthusiasts of the 1973 World Rally Champion brand.

It is a fine example of the quality of manufacturing and enthusiastic determination that could be produced by French industry and workers in 1994, in a different century.