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In total transparency, I have to confess that I knew, since the first test drive in September that I will have an Alpine A 110. The questions were when, as I had to find the funds and I was a bit limited on that matter, and which one I would choose. As fo...  

Looking forward to reading all this later, off to court now. Cheers Marc

I wish they sold the Alpine in Malaysia as I too would get one. Unfortunately, I have to settle for a F8 Tributo!

You definitely made the right choice of wheels with the Fondmetal. What tyres are you using ?

Looks like a cool upgrade ... ...  

Love your choices, by the way. The color reminds me of an old Mazda that I had. Choosing matte finish for the rims.. the ti exhaust.. also glad you mentioned the seats. I feel it’s as important as tires. The former is your body’s “contact patch” to the ca... 

Makes my car....looks and feels so heavy...😂.

That exhaust, wow! This spring, I went for a reasonable silver Miata, a distant cousin in the FUN cars family. Looking forward to testing it on a track, where these cars belong.

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It sure is beautiful and as close to a classic car as one can get with modern cars. I'll look forward to your updates my friend. Enjoy in the best of health.

Félicitations mon ami - that’s lovely - I wholeheartedly agree with the grey, and the metal ‘heritage’ fillet on the bonnet is pure class... Enjoy!!! Best E.

here was my post www.watchprosite.com Can't wait to see your personalizations, they sound great. S

And no disappointment... you tell a great story. Congratulations to your car!

Titanium exhaust thus tuning

Now you have me thinking; it's been a while since my last sports car. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks for sharing the happy moments!

The custom exhaust looks great! 👍🏻 You need to speed up a little, soon to be out the Alpine Kadjar coupé 😀 Enjoy it Gendarmes-free. ...  

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Now even since you shared details about this project, I always think of you when watching the Alpine racing F1 team at each race! Cheers mon ami!

This one is for you, Nicolas! A part of the history! Alpine A110 1800VA East African Safari Rallye 1975 (Full HD)

Isn’t there just sales tax or VAT on it?

In the EU everything should be equal for every country .... should be .... . So in France for a A110 you probably pay around 3000 € ‘malus’ on top of the purchase price and on top of the VAT and then you can add roadtax etc etc .... . For a Megane Rs i be... 

First the gabelle and now this!

Such a cool and amazing car . Love that look especially driving behind one . Looks so great . Enjoy it to the max

I really like the philosophy of this car as you describe it! Fun! Glad you found what you were after. It is not always an easy task! Best, E.

Then i told you to test the A110 .... i knew you were going to be fucked 🥰. Whenever i have the chance to take the wheel of a A110 it’s special, my friend here who owns a pure in the same color as yours describes it as an adventure every time he take the ... 

Enjoy this car — one you dreamed of and customized to your highly defined personal tastes. Speaking of which, love the “baguette.”

You choose the best in everything. My absolute favorite killer feature is the heritage pack and the Titanium exhaust

And for a daily driver I can understand your reasoning very well (also for not choosing the 4C). enjoy your mods and hope to meet soon!

Drive it safely my Friend!

I wish you many years of driving happiness in your new toy!

First off you made great choices on every option. I think the black racing rims will actually work to show off some bad ass calipers (make sure you get a cool color)! The interior is insane!! When I went from a 350 Z to a 370 I could feel the difference i...  

Enjoy it Nico -- I can tell this one is a keeper for you.

They managed to recreate the magic of the 1960s original, ending with the result of a sublime driving experience and stunning looks.🥂

Beautiful car with the perfect choices (soon to be). Wish we had these here stateside.

It was a pleasure to read your entire post. At the outset I said to myself “go with the grey!” And black rims with that grey tone is a very appealing look. Such an attractive car!! I wish these were available in the US, just to be able to see one in perso... 

Just an incredible machine. And I like the chrome "baguette" on the hood, this is an exquisite classic detail. Overall, excellent color choice. I like the grey, and I like the dark brown interior, I'd probably get something similar. I'm less picky about t... 

Vossen, 1221, TWS , Ray's are IMHO the ultimate forged . This one is retro cool ...  

Whenever you want / can for the ride!

This is such a beautiful car that is virtually unknown in the U.S.

Alas, the A110 is not available in the US and we’ll have to vicariously enjoy it through your wonderful posts. Look forward for seeing more on this amazing car!

a fantastic story, a real pleasure to read. thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with us cheers

Looking forward to see what you do with the brakes. The light weight of the car will put less stress on the tires and brakes.

mon Ami, BRAVO! I can feel your excitement and passion for the car, like when you get a unique and long-waited watch! I think you made the perfect choice with the Legend version and I love also the grey colour, maybe only the midnight blue with golden rim... 

Very noble and sporty looking variant! Big congrats to it and have fun driving it.

Made me want to try this car 🥳

I enjoyed reading of your thoughtfulness and the care you've put towards changes and additions to your Alpine. It's becoming your specific car and that is extra special. Not a Pure, Legend or S but an "Alpine 110 Nico". Bravo!

Enjoy it ! Fun and pleasure.

Electric cars will certainly get better but I don't imagine they will ever be anything close to as light as an a110 in our lifetime. It is a great time to start a new journey with a sports car like this as the options get smaller everyday and soon they'll... 

I think the colour choice was a wise one, there’s a elegance to this. Not flashy, and not dull, somewhere in between. I look forward to the wheel choice, I’m biased towards matte finishes.

Your emotion comes through every line of text you shared with us. Here’s to celebrating this milestone with you soon! Fuerte abrazo! Alex

Get the full experience of her!

Especially like the colour combination exterior-interior. Oh, and that chrome baguette on the bonnet… such a great way to connect history and modernity. May you always have a safe and fun trip!

I really appreciate your walking us through your experience. It’s particularly enjoyable for those of us who live in countries where this great car is not available. Similar to your love of watches, you clearly develop both an intellectual and emotional a... 

Et merci pour le cheminement que tu nous a conté. Le véhicule me fait penser à une Audi TT mais avec un look plus Boxter. J'ai hâte de lire les prochains tomes reliés aux futures modifs. Yves

And what an interesting writeup It lets me want to investigate ana possible buy a Alpine myself Probably not, I have other car desires I might satisfy one day Best regards Hans

Must be a dream to drive such a lightweight vehicle with a terrific power-to-weight ratio. Love the interior of the Legend. The contrast stitching in particular is a personal favorite. How are you enjoying the dual-clutch transmission? DCTs are really gre... 

As for the DCT, I surprised myself to like it. It is fast and funny to play with. The OZ rims have a problem, they are fragile. From pure aesthetics, they are killer,s but fragile, hence my choice for the Fondmetal RR 18 which are made for the track. I wi... 

I love DCT...a great transmission. Less driver involvement, in a sense, but paired with the right engine, it is a scalpel. Perfection at every shift, seamless rev-matching, aggressive down-shifts. All-around great. For rims, did you look at forged Titan o... 

I will take some pictures asap. And make a before / after comparison...

Wonderful car and an interior to die for. I love it!

Very happy for you on your acquisition and choice of upgrades! I personally think you are on the most enjoyable journey of any car ownership!!! I look forward to your mods update 😃 May the best roads lay ahead of you Nico.

You got yourself a beautiful and enchanting car. One that you can enjoy for the years and years to come. And that exhaust sound is just to die for. A lifestyle in itself. It goes very well with your alluring personality. Enjoy it many years in the best he... 

enjoy it - i like the "baguette" it gives something "vintage" to the new alpine

I know the Corvette is really special. Then there's the Alpina. Tough choices, Count! Good luck!

it’s a gem I m sure, I too considered A110 but needed the trunk space Okie Cheers, Ed~ ...