This A108 cabriolet (Renault Dauphine engine) was manufactured
in Valladolid by FASA, Renault’s Spanish subsidiary. The Dieppebased
brand produced few cabriolets compared with coupés, but
what is exceptional is that the A108 and then A110 berlinettes
are a variation of the cabriolet, which was produced well before
the coupé, whereas usually it’s the other way round! The A110
cabriolets were produced in France and Mexico, and the A108
cabriolets in France, Spain and Brazil. The example we present
here is an Iberian model, very close to the French model. It
retains its original mechanicals, its two unique headlights on its
characteristic bow, its original wings and running gear, including
the 15-inch wheels of the R8. It has its original Nardi wooden
steering wheel, specific to Alpine FASAs, as well as a heater, a
mechanical rev counter and a beautiful aluminium rocker cover.
The paintwork has a lovely patina that transports us with nostalgia
to our beautiful national roads. The original soft top should be
replaced, unless driving in the open air is a must on every outing!
The windscreen is currently made of plexiglass, which will have
to be replaced by a glass one for road use. This is a fairly rare
example of an Alpine cabriolet which, after a little refurbishment,
will allow its new owner to drive with his hair blowing in the wind!
Gilles vallerian