This 1992 Renault Alpine GTA Le Mans is claimed to be one of 325 built, and must be one of the final examples to have rolled off the assembly line as our sources show that the similar, flip-light A610 replacement debuted a year earlier. We think it looks fantastic, and with a marque specialist tuned motor is now said to be offering nearly 300 HP as well. Find it here on Classic Driver in Måløv, Denmark for $54,464.

​These earlier versions are our favorites simply for their A310 style nose—a rare case where we prefer the fixed-lamp model over its pop-up equipped stablemate. This one wears what are called very rare three piece, staggered wheels of 16” x 8” in front and an inch taller in back. Overall condition appears to be excellent, though we’re not sure if apparent chin spoiler wear is a reflection of the road beneath it or actual chipping paint.

​A very period Renault looking cabin is dominated by large, comfy looking cloth seats and an equally sizable center console littered at random with gauges and switchgear. Alpine A branded floor mats are interesting touches, and overall things look very nicely kept inside, especially considering the brittle, thin materials often used by French cars of the era.

​Originally displacing 2.5 liters, the now 3L PRV-based turbo V6 has been tuned by German Alpine specialist Axel Ress Motorsport and is claimed to be good for nearly 300 HP and 370 lb. ft. of torque—figures representing increases over factory levels by 100 and 170, respectively. Supporting mods include custom shop-built springs, Koni shocks, enlarged from sway bar and upgraded brakes consisting of AP/Tarox discs with Ress six pot calipers in front and Citroen XM units in back.

​Frequently called a French 911 alternative when new, pointing out that they’re not as well built, thoroughly engineered or durable is missing the point in our opinion. Fast, rare, relatively unique and historically significant as one of the final Alpines, it’d be very unlikely you’d ever return to find another parked in the next spot.