This Ondine Alfa Romeo is a particularly original model: it dates from the period when the Dauphine was assembled under licence in the Portello factory, following an agreement in 1958 between Renault and the Italian manufacturer. In return, the network of Renault dealers also distributed Alfa Romeos. Thousands of small Renaults emerged from the Italian factory before the relationship between the two manufacturers soured and finally broke down. Meanwhile, Renault had been inspired by project 103 for the design of the R8. The Ondine was produced from Alfa Romeo only for 2 years, from the 1962 untill the 1964.
The 'Ondine' model was slightly more luxurious than the Dauphine. The Italian-built version differed from the French by virtue of its Magneti-Marelli 12-volt electrics, different lights and 'Alfa Romeo' badging.
A very rare Alfa Romeo, the most little one ever produced, with restoration to ultimate. This Ondine still has its old original Alfa Romeo sticker under the rear bonnet. Asking price € 7,500