The Alpine A110: An Irresistible Force for New Enthusiasts
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The Alpine A110: An Irresistible Force for New Enthusiasts

By amanico · Apr 5, 2021 · 40 replies
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Amanico's post highlights the infectious appeal of the Alpine A110, demonstrating how a single test drive can convert even a skeptical passenger into an enthusiastic owner. His account of his business partner Julie's journey from avoidance to acquisition underscores the car's unique ability to captivate, even for those initially resistant to its charm. This article explores the A110's allure and the community's perspective on its place in the sports car market.

Julie, my business partner, has just ordered her A 110 Color Edition. 




She will get it in two months! 

After her husband who got a A 110S in white, it is her turn to be contaminated.

The other funny thing is that, till recently, she avoided going into the car, and she didn't even want to test it. As I was paying a visit to an Alpine Dealer who is close to where she lives for some work on mine, she was joining me there, and she fell on that Yellow Baby. 

She started to turn around that one, then she asked me to go with me inside the Alpine. We had a short test drive, then she asked me to take the wheel. After 50 kilometers of a deep and frightening silence, she stopped the car, and she said: " Let's go back to see the Alpine Dealer ". smile))) 

One week after, she put an order, blaming me for that...   smile 

It won't be her everyday ride, as she has another car. She wants to keep it for a very long time. And she's damn right! 

Best,

NicoVlad.

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VinnieD
Apr 5, 2021

is just settings wheels in motion for an acquisition. I should have known better: a Miata has just landed on the parking after a test ride last week.

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kev09
Apr 5, 2021

You’ll be getting commission from Alpine if you bring them any more custom. Regards Kev.

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Jari from Finland
Apr 5, 2021

will last even if she blamed you of getting her buying a new nice car

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nacelle
Apr 5, 2021

Pretty cool idea to do a limited run color, if you will.... Hope she doe not like the next color more I spent a little bit of time on the configurator, care really looks great. Do you know who makes the seats, very good looking and hopefully reasonably comfortable sport racing seats? Look like they would be great for track days...

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bimbeano
Apr 5, 2021

If you are a real petrolhead and don't mind driving around in a non-Porsche you will buy it after a testdrive. But the truth is different, most people that can afford this car will go for a Cayman or Boxster ... because it's a Porsche . And honestly if you don't know about the A110 and you drive a Cayman you will love it without knowing on what you are really missing out. I was in Knokke-Le-Zoute yesterday and i didn't see one Alpine, i did see a few Porsches ... around 50 or so ... .

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PoyFR
Apr 6, 2021

All of this only because ‘Mr. Benetton’ wants to drive this A110 in different colors according to his mood

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