Friday 23rd December 2011

Pic of the Week: Alpine Renault on the slide

Xmas POTW comes with more snow than we'll be getting this year

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It looks unlikely to be much of a white Christmas this year, but a seasonal POTW without snow is like Brussels sprouts without gravy - unpalatable.

Thus we present a snowy, slidey festive pic of the week.

We've (sort of) made it topical, too, since it's a matter of a mere couple of weeks until the Monte Carlo rally (whence this tail-out Alpine comes). And, of course, a Renault reference is topical in light of the 10 model lines the French car maker has just axed form its UK range. Clutching at straws? Us?

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[pagani1]

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Fabulously nostalgic shot but where are the Alpines of today Monsieur Renault?

Edited by pagani1 on Friday 23 December 11:30

[pagani1]

Don't forget the perfidious french disqualified the Monte Carlo Rally winning car one year for illegal spotlights, it was a Mini and after disqualification the winner became- a Citroen. We don't forget you France with your ugly dwarf and bankrupt state and the way you apply rules.
Since Napoleon they seem to be your only comfort-Bah Humbug! Merry Christmas to all Pistonheaders!

Edited by pagani1 on Friday 23 December 12:17

[s m]

pagani1 said:

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Fabulously nostalgic shot but where are the Alpines of today Monsieur Renault?

Edited by pagani1 on Friday 23 December 11:30

Went to a good gathering of Alpines at Loton Park back in April - fantastically hot day as well

[renaultgeek]

I have waited years for this POTW, even before I knew PH existed. Merry Christmas and a joyous Kwanzaa to all.

[gforceg]

Cold shower for those photogs...

I love the A110.

[Luca Brasi]

We don't eat Brussels sprouts with gravy, and I live in Brussels

[JMC1]

Love these cars they are so ugly / beautiful. The interior of the road versions are just so beautiful the dials look like they were made by a horologist. I know it is not the same but these cars inspired me in 1989 to buy a brand new Alpine GTAV6 turbo in stratos blue. i loved the car and the fact that nobody knew what it was even though after extras it cost me £33,000 which was a lot of money back then and similar price to a new esprit turbo or new carrera 3.2

[Dan_1981]

Where can I find all the old Pic of the weeks??

Know they're here somewhere?

[gforceg]

Ignore the first 30 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ykOiaGx3o

Love it.

[stuarte]

Dan_1981 said:

Where can I find all the old Pic of the weeks??

Know they're here somewhere?

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=172

[Dave Hedgehog]

gforceg said:

Ignore the first 30 seconds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29ykOiaGx3o

Love it.

if you right click in the time bar in utoob you can create links to start at specific time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detail...

stunning car

[Stew2000]

I prefer this one more: http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=172&i=222...

[Dave Hedgehog]

Stew2000 said:

I prefer this one more: http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=172&i=222...

its a mini, minis are always deeply uncool

[don logan]

gforceg said:

Cold shower for those photogs...

I love the A110.

NO I love the A110!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

[gforceg]

Dave Hedgehog said:

if you right click in the time bar in utoob you can create links to start at specific time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detail...

stunning car

That's good to know, cheers!

[MadDog1962]

Very cool. Honestly, I'm not a Renault guy, but R5 Turbos and Alpines are definitely cool IMHO.

[jimjim150]

Excellent, love Alpine.

[SystemParanoia]

hard car to drive in GT5 lol

[Martrally]

I am a big Apline renault fan infact I have a A110 1600s for sale if anyone is interested?!!

My Dad has had it for 15 years stored in his garage, he only drove it a few times as he said he never felt at ease in it, like it wanted to throw him off the road, which i have put down to the wrong tyre pressures as it does seem a little sensitive to pressure, once right its a joy!! It was our plan back in the day to do the British historc rally championship in it but it never happened, it also also had a weird electrical issue which i have now cured ( dodgy master switch), so i dragged it out the garage last year and gave it some TLC and Sorted the issues and got it reliable. Has been my toy ever since but i am told i cant keep it and it is indeed for sale!!

I love driving around in her,Has more than enough power to hang the tail out as in the video!! Sounds awesome too!! Everyone has a soft spot for it even those weirdos that dont care for cars love it!! For its age it still feels very nippy and fun to drive!!

Its very original other than a full cage, full underbody guards and sparco seats. ( I think she needs some more period ones) Being fibre glass the paint has aged alot which is a real shame.

Edited by Martrally on Friday 23 December 16:38

Edited by Martrally on Friday 23 December 16:50

[Martrally]

Here she is when i took it to the Notts motorshow in the summer.