1970 Honda CT70H Trail with Upgraded Engine
A restored and modified 1970 Honda CT70H Trail motorcycle is offered for sale, while a rare 1992 Alpine A610 Magny-Cours special edition heads to auction in Lyon.
Two distinct classic vehicles are making news this week. First, a carefully upgraded 1970 Honda CT70H Trail motorcycle has come to market. Second, an ultra-rare 1992 Alpine A610 Magny-Cours special edition coupé is set to cross the auction block in Lyon.
Honda CT70H Trail for Sale
A 1970 Honda CT70H Trail motorcycle, featuring an upgraded 88cc engine, is currently being offered for sale. This model was produced from 1970 to 1972 as a more advanced alternative to the standard CT70, distinguished by its manual clutch and four-speed transmission.
The bike presented is finished in its original Candy Blue Green color and shows approximately 1,900 miles. Under current ownership, it has received extensive mechanical and cosmetic attention. The upgrades include the fitment of an 88cc top-end kit, increasing displacement from the original 72cc, along with a rebuilt carburetor, replacement brakes, tires, handlebars, and seat. The seller is offering the motorcycle in Idaho with spare parts, documentation, and a reproduction Honda sign.
The CT70H, codenamed CT70HK0 for the 1970-71 model years, was part of a short-lived production run aimed at riders seeking greater control. It retained the distinctive pressed-steel "T-bone" frame, folding handlebars, and compact dimensions of the standard CT70 but added the manual gearbox. The National Motorcycle Museum estimates total CT70 production at about 380,000 units between 1969 and 1982, with the vast majority being the simpler semi-automatic version. This particular example represents a restored and enhanced version of the rarer H model.
Alpine A610 Magny-Cours at Auction
An ultra-rare 1992 Alpine A610 Magny-Cours special edition coupé will be offered by auction house Osenat in Lyon on November 7. Only 31 examples of the Magny-Cours were built, making it rarer than the 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8, which had 55 road cars. The auction estimate is set between 40,000 and 65,000 euros.
The car was created as a tribute to Nigel Mansell's 1991 French Grand Prix victory. It is easily identified by its unique pearlescent green paint, which extends to the wheels, and Magny-Cours lettering on the doors and sill plates. The interior features black leather, a numbered plaque, and a CD player as standard. When new in 1992, this special edition cost 449,500 francs, which was 33,000 francs more than the regular A610.
Despite its rarity, the model remains relatively affordable compared to contemporary Porsche icons. The A610 was a sales flop, with just 818 units built between 1991 and 1995. Its 250 PS 3.0-litre turbocharged PRV V6 engine was a mass-produced unit also found in family saloons like the Renault 25. Critics also noted its build quality was no match for Porsche's. Also, Renault shelved the Alpine brand for over two decades after 1995, which has limited brand hype and kept values modest. This specific car being auctioned is chassis number 15.
