Alpine sports car books - history and models

Alpine Renault - A106, A108, A110, A310, A610 (1958-1995) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Alpine models from the years 1958-1995. Describes the Alpine A106, A108, A110, A310, V6, GTA, GTA Turbo, A610 and R5 turbo.

• The 65 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Details:	208 pages, 27 x 20 x 1.3 cm / 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2007)
ISBN:	9781855207424

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Alpine, la renaissance

This book provides an inside look at the revival of Alpine, from the 2011 partnership with Caterham to the first A110 deliveries in 2018. It details the development of this sports car and the dedication of a passionate team.

The book highlights key aspects of the project: the design of the Alpine A110, a marketing strategy based on endurance racing and digital campaigns, and the creation of a dedicated sales network.

Today, Alpine is a success story. The A110 has been praised by both French and international media, winning prestigious awards such as "Most Beautiful Car of the Year" and "Performance Car of the Year." It has also outperformed competitors like Alfa Romeo, Lotus, Audi, BMW, and Porsche in multiple comparison tests, even in German automotive magazines.

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Author:	Bernard Ollivier
Details:	320 pages, 25 x 19.5 x 3.5 cm / 9.8 x 7.7 x 1.38 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Editions Solar (F, 2019)
ISBN:	9782263160554

Renaissance Alpine (Collection Prestige)

Reviving a brand is not a trivial event. In 2016, the Renault group made official the return of a legendary brand - Alpine - among the companies dedicated to passion, sportiness, individualism, and commitment.

The chronological format of the journal, chosen here, sheds new light on the brand's adventure. Over the months, we discover Alpine's involvement in the artisanal production of grand touring cars, its increasingly flamboyant participation in motorsport and its gradual integration into the Renault group.

This book tells the story of this brand's adventure, the enthusiasm it has aroused, the men it has revealed, its rise and absorption into an industrial group, its dormancy and its rebirth.
Born in 1954, absorbed by Renault in the 1970s and then fallen into disuse, Alpine is reborn today to give new momentum to the group and breathe new life into it.

Summary:

1: 1950s, birth of a brand
2: 1960s, blossoming around an icon
3: 1970s, glory and mutation
4: 1980s, in the bosom of Renault
5: 1990s, slow death
6: 2000s, a life in parentheses
7: 2010s, the resurrection.

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Author:	Serge Bellu
Details:	256 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback, in cassette
Illustrations:	600 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2016)
Series:	Collection Prestige
ISBN:	9791028300715

Alpine: La quête de l'agilité absolue

When Jean Rédélé founded Alpine in 1955, he wanted to dedicate his brand to the pleasure of driving and competition, with sports cars created by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. The Alpine epic has since left its mark on French automobiles.
With this heritage, Alpine is reborn today after two decades of slumber with the arrival of the new A110.

The book "Alpine, la quête de l'agilité absolue" is designed as a technical, graphic and artistic extension of the new car, and illustrated with numerous unpublished documents.
Inspiration, design, engineering, human adventure and historical saga intertwine in this ambitious book resolutely turned towards the future.

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Author:	Gilles Uzan, Jean-Luc Fournier
Details:	208 pages, 31 x 24 x 2.6 cm / 12.2 x 9 x 1.02 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Editions Flammarion (F, 2017)
ISBN:	9782081399419

Alpine - Panorama illustré des modèles

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This updated edition traces the history of Alpine from its founding by Jean Rédélé in 1954 to the present day, including its acquisition by Renault in the 1970s.

All models are featured, from grand touring cars to racing vehicles. With over 200 photos and drawings, this illustrated book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the brand. A thorough technical and historical classification allows for easy identification of each version and its evolution over time.

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Author:	Didier Bordes
Details:	144 pages, 29.5 x 25 x 1.7 cm / 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:	230 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Sophia Éditions (F, 2024)
ISBN:	9782385140700

Alpine - La passion bleue (Autofocus)

Alpine, a French myth and a cultural heritage, represents above all a sporting adventure that spans several decades. The Alpine A110 remains one of the rare cars to maintain an exceptional aura.

While the famous A110 Berlinette and its remarkable racing career contribute greatly to this, Alpine's history is not limited to this. It is essential to remember the first steps of Jean Rédélé, who started the artisanal construction of the A106 berlinetta in the mid-1950s, thus beginning a rich saga with many road models succeeding the legendary "little blue": A310, GTA, A610, and many others.

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Author:	Bernard Sara, Etienne Crébessègues, Gilles Labrouche, Frédéric Veillard
Details:	160 pages, 29.5 x 25 x 1.8 cm / 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.71 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	Sophia Éditions (F, 2023)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9782385140403

Alpine - Une icône française

Born in 1955, the first Alpine immediately revealed high-level dynamic qualities linked to the technical choices of its brilliant creator, Jean Rédélé. A visionary, deeply human character, a passionate driver, who created a light, simple car, equipped with original Renault mechanical elements.
The A106 was, in fact, based on a 4 CV topped with a polyester body. In the 70s, Alpine became World Rally Champion with the legendary A110 Berlinette, won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Renault, and took on an aura that every manufacturer recognizes.

63 years later, Renault is rekindling the flame with an Alpine... A110, which will probably soon be respectfully named Berlinette, as it has successfully adopted the DNA of its big sister. An adventure turned towards the future, cleverly guided by the past.

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Author:	Ivan Magot
Details:	168 pages, 20 x 28.5 cm / 7.9 x 11.2 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Editions E/P/A (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9782851209795

Alpine : Le Sang Bleu

The presentation of a new Alpine in 2017 brought back to life a legendary brand, which had disappeared for 22 long years. Alpine was born from the passion of one man, Jean Rédélé, who brought his dream to life in 1955. Resolutely sporty, the first Alpines would make a respected place for themselves in rallying.
Dependent on Renault mechanics, they would be able to get the most out of them thanks to Amédée Gordini and Marc Mignotet, but also thanks to an original structure of which they were pioneers, the beam chassis.

The most iconic model, the A 110 berlinetta, dominated European rallying in the 1960s, often facing better-equipped opponents, before winning the title of first world rally champion in 1973. The 24 Hours of Le Mans was another adventure that ended with Renault and the victory in 1978. The prices achieved in recent auctions to collectors give an idea of the passion that continues to drive the brand's many fans.

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Author:	Christian Descombes
Details:	100 pages, 30.5 x 22 x 1.4 cm / 12 x 8.7 x 0.55 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Editions Heimdal (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9782840485087

Alpine - Le retour en compétition

True to its sporting tradition, Alpine could only be reborn through competition. We invite you to relive this renaissance from 2012 to today, with Alpine's involvement in ELMS, WEC, Alpine Elf Europa Cup, GT4 and the R-GT.

This book was written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, while remaining accessible to new generations. The Alpinists are proud to tell you about this great adventure experienced from the inside... Launched in May 2015, Alpine Planet, which became Les Alpinistes in 2020, is an independent French media dedicated to the Alpine automobile brand. With passion as its engine, the Alpinists team combines the Alpine brand at all times. Whether you are a true enthusiast, a fervent amateur, or simply curious, we invite you to relive Alpine's return to competition with its partner Signatech. The Alpinists team is made up of François-Xavier de Gébert, Vincent Fleurette, Pierre-Emmanuel Alain and Fabien Cuvilier.

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Author:	Les Alpinistes
Details:	160 pages, 30 x 23 cm / 11.8 x 9.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	Histoire & Collections (F, 2020)
ISBN:	9782352505204

Alpine GTA et A610 - talents à découvrir

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Following the success of the Alpine A 110 and A 310, the GTA generation faces a tough task in a challenging historical and economic context. Renault, Alpine's new owner, struggles with technical and geopolitical issues to maintain the bold, clever spirit of this competition-born brand. Still, the Alpine V6 GT and V6 Turbo impress with their technical and aesthetic qualities, now viewed with surprise and fondness. Succeeding the GTA during tough economic times, the striking A 610 proudly upholds the legacy of the famous Dieppe brand despite the odds.
This book offers a close look at a decade of Alpine's history, spotlighting the last two models before a long break.

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Author:	Dominique Pagneux
Details:	192 pages, 30 x 24.5 x 1.9 cm / 11.8 x 9.7 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Sophia Éditions (F, 2024)
ISBN:	9782385140861