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Alpine A 110: My final choice. An introduction to my car.

By: amanico : May 12th, 2021-08:11

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...

Such a great narrative — I almost never read about cars — except reviews when I am thinking of buying one. This experience, so well told and so personal drew me right in.

Alpine A 110: My final choice. An introduction to my car.

Congratulations my friend, what a car! The original was great and this new version is a perfect homage! Enjoy the summer!

Thank you, Westrop.

Wow, congratulations, Nicolas!

Yes, I have to hurry, now. ;)

It sounds glorious!

I like the melody of this small engine a lot. It makes you want to play with it.

Beautiful Nico! Congrats!!

I think they sell it in Asia. Japan for sure. Elsewhere, I have to check.

Congratulations on fulfilling your dream ...

Michelin, especially made for the car. 205 / 40 / 18 front, 235 / 40 / 18 rear. But I might go for the 215 and 245 / 40 / 18 for more grip. To be fully tested before any decision.

Have you seen this ...

Working on that, too. As the original are too small for me.

Perhaps, Kari Voutilainen could make some 🤔

Naaaah!

Finally. Worth the wait. The way you approached figuring the right car for you is quite aligned with the Alpine ethos of lightness.. and not just in terms of weight but figuring what is essential without going overboard..

That's the philosophy, indeed. All and everything is thought. Thank you so much for your kind words, my friend.

Truly a car for the enthusiast. So much more potential to unleash with some tweaks...Enjoy!

Absolutely. The tweaks I am working on. Next week, the full modifications of the chassis will be operational.

Thanks for sharing that nice purchasing trajectory, you made it a really personal Alpine

Cool, the Miata. The Titanium exhaust will be on my car in October or November.

it says hello

Very lovely, this modern Lotus Elan!

Congatulations!

Thank you, Batholit. I will keep you posted, for sure.

Sex on wheels

Yes, the filet on the bonnet is a very cool detail. I had to fight to get it.

Congratulations! :-)) great write up, it has been my privilege to share our journey and love for the Alpine 110, since the day it was announced

Yes, You and Bimbeano were precursors for that car. Thanks, S.

The first car related post i wanted to read...

Thank you so much for your kind comment, mon ami.

Congratulations Mon Ami ! Beautiful ride and classic choice ! Go with the options you are thinking , it’s gonna be a bombshell ..love it

I am working on a few more, like intercooler, oil radiator, Sport Cat, and some more carbon parts...

You are a legend

No, not at all. I am lucky to personally know the Alpine Workshop Chief. That helps a lot and we have some endless and passionate discussions on that project.

Iam seriously looking for a Mercedes W124 500E circa 90 as a project car for me .. fingers crossed

Now that's a fantastic target. The Mercedes by Porsche!

The greatest 4dr of all time

Now we can discuss that. ;)

The Hammer, very nice! Best of luck in your search.

The Hammer. What a nickname! :)))

That would make it even more exciting

Well, at a certain cost, sadly, and you have to wait a bit because most of these parts are bespoke and they are in development.

That makes it even more fun

Absolutely. It is not just putting money on parts, it is hunting them, and trying to check that they are the best solution. Very rewarding. I love this game.

The trickiest would be the bespoke

Here form follows function. It gives more torque, not much less HP. And you save 7, 9 kilos, which is awesome.

You are as good writing about cars as you are with watches! Mesmerising to read. :)

Wow, thanks for the kind compliment, mon ami. We only live once, and the fuel engines are living their last years. Go!

Disappointed by the UEFA semi-finals? but from there to 56...

LOL! The plate came like that. I didn't change it. With the lockdown, it is easier to avoid the police controls than with a 75 plate. :)))

Here is the one for you To stay trouble free ;-)

I love the motto... And the number! 2A, 2B, 13, 64... All good! Pffff, I don't want to be in trouble with the Corsican, Marseillais, and Basques! :))))

Congratulation on realizing this amazing project Nicolas. What a story, what a journey, and oh my what a car! Love your config.

They are doing better in the F1 races. I think they will be very good next year.

I hope so! Mercedes and Red Bull need competition!

They are on the good way, I think. We will see in the two or three next races. In the WEC, they ere excellent, too.

Thank you for charing your process up to and beyond the purchase of this fantastic car.

A fantastic little bomb, this one. Thanks for the superb video, my friend.

De rien, mon ami!

How can the tax on a car double in a year?

It’s a EU related thing.

🤦‍♂️

Exactly!

Less for the Alpine. Circa 2000 Euros, finally, as the weight is one of the new factors.

Carbon Tax. A nightmare. But it is even worse for the Porsche Cayman, with circa 15, 000 euros just for the Tax.

Congrats my friend and great review.

You will see it live, in Paris.

Looking forward to see this amazing car 🤗

With great pleasure. During our next parisian GTG?

👍🏻🤗

;)

Congratulations!

By far, not an easy task, indeed. Thanks, E.

I remember you saying .... never a French car for me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Well, I have some references about the power: Without FAP, the 252 are more about 260 HP. With the FAP, around 255. You were right, my friend, trying it is adopting it. ;)

Congratulations! Enjoy! Great looking car and review!

Thank you, J K.