This unique 1938 Mercedes-Benz Gelandesport 170VS is the only remaining example of 10 specially built by the factory to compete...
The assembled gladiators, left to right: Alain Mahé, Jean-Francois Piot, Jacques Jauber, Jean Ragnotti, Jean-Louis Marnat, Michele “Biche” Petit, Jean...
Collecting Cars auction platform recently showcased a rare 1993 Alpine A610 and it is currently on the block. It was consigned by influencer and Zero Labs Mechanical engineer Corbin Goodwin. There were 818 units built and only two of them are known to be in the U.S. The example was...
The all-new Alpine A110 R has released a new Fernando Alonso limited edition which adds a new level of exclusivity...
Inspired by the iconic Alpine A110 that won the 1973 Sanremo Rally, this new limited edition features a modern and...
Alpine founder Jean Rédélé was very keen to ensure his cars enjoyed great success in competition, with the A110 being the most iconic model they would produce. As all A110 bodies were constructed of fibreglass, they were fantastically light competition cars. Furthermore, the Works cars received an even lighter body,...
Groupe Renault displayed four historic endurance racing prototypes (above, photo courtesy of Renault) at this year’s Retromobile Show in Paris,...
The Sunbeam Alpine has always had a slight stigma regarding its competition career. Early on it was labeled the “British...
In my era as a race and rally driver, we were expected to assist in both the general and technical development of the particular car we were working with. It was long before the days of computer data logging and evaluation which is so prevalent today. So, a driver was...
Driven to Win The Petersen Automotive Museum’s newest exhibit, “Driven to Win: The Automobile in Competition,” is now open in...
To celebrate its debut in Formula One, as well as its assault on a selection of other high-speed disciplines, Alpine...
Designed to cope with the subtleties of the 19.93 km race to the clouds, the Alpine A110 Pikes Peak is a true masterpiece of aerodynamics and engine design to meet the challenge of Pikes Peak. Thanks to a close and fruitful collaboration among the Alpine design office teams led by...
On May 26–27, the Bugatti Owners’ Club staged their all-French “La Vie en Bleu” speed hillclimb event at the UK’s...
In honor of the recent passing of Alpine founder Jean Rédélé, Renault has unveiled an exposition of Alpine history, at...
Renault and Caterham Group have announced their agreement to join forces in pursuit of jointly developing sports vehicles under the historic Alpine name. According to the companies, these future vehicles will be distinctive, differentiated and carry the respective DNA of Alpine and Caterham Cars. Perhaps most importantly, this new joint...
It has been more than a year since the Renaulution plan was revealed and a few days ago, Renault has...
Ben Collins takes a thrilling ride in the 1967 Alpine A210, a legendary race car that made its mark in...
As explored in this month’s “Racecar Profile,” the Sunbeam Alpine was developed by the Rootes Group as a way of creating a more “sporty” two-seater version of the successful Sunbeam Rapier. With the first Series I versions appearing on the scene in October 1959, the Sunbeam Alpine evolved through a...
There are so many great racecars. I have always liked the Cobra, and I would be very pleased for someone...
A4810 Project by IED is a concept car designed by twenty-eight Masters students in Transportation Design at IED. It was...
The 2013 edition of Race Retro will honour the motorsport legacy of racing’s Team Lotus and the rallying success of Alpine as its chosen marques when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th February. Since winning its first World Championship title in 1963, racing driver...
