Renault Alpine A110 Blue No. 22 - 1971 Coupe des Alpes (in blister pack)
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This 1971 Renault Alpine A110 Coupe des Alpes miniature faithfully recreates one of France's most iconic sports cars. With its signature blue livery and timeless design, this 1/43rd scale replica captures the essence of the berlinette that left its mark on rally history. This piece is a must-have for any fan of French miniature cars and a valuable tribute to France's automotive heritage.
A true collector's item, this miniature honours one of the most successful creations of the Renault and Alpine partnership, a symbol of French excellence in compact sports cars.
The Alpine A110 was born in 1961 under the impetus of Jean Rédélé, founder of Alpine. This revolutionary berlinette was created with the aim of building an affordable sports car that combined lightness and performance. Built on the Renault 8 platform, the A110 featured a fibreglass body that gave it a featherweight of under 700 kilos, the secret of its legendary agility.
The 1971 model was the culmination of this philosophy, powered by a 1300 cc engine producing around 125 horsepower. This exceptional power-to-weight ratio made the A110 a formidable competition weapon, capable of rivalling the finest Italian and German marques on the winding roads of European rallies.
The Alpine A110 enjoyed commercial success beyond all expectations, with more than 7,000 units produced until 1977. Its appeal lay in its versatility: equally effective on the track and on the road, it won over professional drivers and sports driving enthusiasts alike.
The story of Alpine began in 1955 when Jean Rédélé, a Renault dealer and passionate rally driver, founded his company in Dieppe. Alpine quickly developed a unique expertise in transforming Renault vehicles into competition machines. This privileged collaboration with the Régie grew stronger over the years, with Renault supplying the mechanicals while Alpine contributed its know-how in chassis and aerodynamics.
During the early 1970s, the period when our model was produced, Alpine was at its golden age. The A110 dominated international rallies, proudly carrying the French colours against foreign competition. This period marked the peak of the partnership between the two manufacturers, before Renault gradually took full control of Alpine in 1973.
The nickname "Coupe des Alpes" is no coincidence for the Alpine A110. It refers to one of the most prestigious competitions of the era: the Alpine Rally, a demanding event that crossed the legendary mountain passes of the French and Italian Alps. The A110 excelled here, winning numerous victories between 1968 and 1973.
The most memorable anecdote is that of the 1971 Monte-Carlo Rally, the year our miniature model was produced. Ove Andersson, at the wheel of an Alpine A110, achieved the feat of finishing second in this legendary event, beaten only by a Porsche 911. This historic performance firmly placed the A110 among the legends of world rallying.
The blue of our miniature recalls the official livery of the works Alpines of that era. This shade, now emblematic of the brand, was carefully chosen to stand out in the international field. Spectators quickly learned to recognise these French "little blues" that disrupted the established order on the most technical special stages.
Legend has it that Jean Rédélé personally tested every A110 on the mountain roads of Normandy before delivery. This attention to detail partly explains why the A110 forged such a close bond with its drivers, a quality that still earns it a reputation among Alpine miniature collectors today.
This 1971 Alpine A110 fits naturally into a collection dedicated to French sports cars. It pairs perfectly with other iconic models of the period, notably Renault miniatures that share the same underlying mechanics, or the contemporary rally cars that defined the 1970s.
For fans of motor competition, this miniature fits ideally into a collection devoted to racing cars or to vehicles that shaped the history of French motorsport. It can also complement a series on 1970s automobiles, a pivotal decade for the French car industry.
This replica appeals to seasoned collectors as well as newcomers discovering the world of miniature cars. Its refined finish and 1/43rd scale make it a reference model, while its emotionally rich history will delight anyone who loves fine French automobiles.
Stephane Bazille
14 November 2026
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13 November 2026
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12 November 2026
In addition to the fact that the 1/43 miniatures received are perfectly in line with the photographs and my expectations and are of great finesse, they arrived very quickly (I was even informed of the shipment) and very carefully packaged. Very satisfied, I placed a new order with Bernard Miniatures, a seller I recommend for their selection and reliability.
The scale is the reduction ratio between the real car and the model. At 1:43 scale, for example, every centimetre of the model represents 43 centimetres of the real vehicle.
In practice, a 1:18 Ferrari model is about 25–30 cm long, while at 1:43 it measures roughly 10 cm.
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