Is the Alpine A110 a good investment?

The thesis

The Alpine A110 (1,102kg, 252hp turbo, double-wishbone suspension) is the modern lightweight-purist statement: praised universally for agility and analogue feel despite DCT-only. UK used prices £48-60k for 2018-23 Pure/standard models. It's a contrarian play—French, niche brand, modest power—but the formula is unique and reviews are rapturous. With Alpine electrifying and A110 production ending 2024, scarcity and 'last petrol Alpine' status support values. Note: no manual gearbox exists, which lowers pure-manual appeal but DCT is tactile and light.