Renault Alpine A110 Blue No. 147 - Lyon Charbonnières Rally 1968 (blister pack)
Scale 1/43
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This Renault Alpine A110 miniature, race number 147, takes you back to the golden age of French rallying in the late 1960s. Faithfully reproducing the car that competed in the 1968 Lyon-Charbonnières rally, this collector's piece captures the essence of the legendary berlinette that transformed French motorsport.
A true collector's item for car and motorsport enthusiasts, this 1:43 scale replica showcases French excellence in sports cars and keeps alive the memory of an era when rallying was the playground of the home-grown manufacturers.
Launched in 1961 by Jean Rédélé, the Alpine A110 broke new ground in the French approach to motorsport. This lightweight berlinette, with a Renault engine mounted at the rear, upended the established norms with an innovative design that favored agility over brute power.
The 1968 model already showed the technical maturity of this line, building on the lessons of its early competition years. With its featherweight build of under 700 kilograms and finely tuned weight distribution, the A110 excelled on the winding roads of the rallies, the natural habitat of this authentic precision machine.
Its commercial success was immediate, appealing to professional drivers and gentleman drivers alike who wanted to taste the thrill of competition in an accessible and reliable package.
By 1968, Alpine had already built its reputation as a specialist in French sports cars. Founded by Jean Rédélé in Dieppe in 1955, the Normandy brand had steadily established itself as the home-grown alternative to the dominant Italian and British producers.
This period marked the height of the partnership with Renault, which supplied the engines while giving Alpine complete creative freedom. This unique synergy combined French industrial reliability with the craft soul of a sports car, a formula that instantly won over driving enthusiasts.
Alpine's competition program served as its privileged testing ground for new technology, with every rally yielding lessons that flowed directly into the production models sold to private customers.
The Lyon-Charbonnières rally held a special place in the French motorsport calendar of the 1960s. Held in the Lyon region, the event drew the cream of national drivers and served as a real proving ground for French manufacturers eager to show what they could do.
The 1968 edition was strategically important for Alpine, which was working to consolidate its rising dominance on French roads. The technical stages of the event showcased the A110's strengths: agility, precise handling and mechanical reliability.
The race also marked an important step in the professionalization of French motorsport. Technical teams grew more sophisticated, developing increasingly elaborate race strategies that foreshadowed the modern rally methods of today.
The unique atmosphere of these rallies, where popular passion and technical excellence met, helped forge the legend of the Alpine berlinettes and anchored the brand firmly in French motorsport lore.
This Alpine A110 naturally takes its place alongside other Renault range miniatures and French sports models. It fits perfectly into a collection of Renault miniature cars or Alpine-Renault vehicles for collectors.
Collectors passionate about rally miniatures will find an ideal complement to their other competition models, while fans of French cars can expand their view of the home-grown automotive industry.
This replica is especially aimed at experienced collectors who value historical authenticity and attention to detail. It is also an excellent entry point into the world of 1:43 scale miniatures, the reference scale offering the best balance between detail and shelf space. For fans of the 1960s, this A110 perfectly captures the spirit of a decade that revolutionized the French automobile.
Stephane Bazille
14 November 2026
Always delivered within the agreed deadlines, well-packaged and protected materials. Nothing negative to report. A constantly renewed range that, despite the intention to remain cautious, always finds new temptations...
Claude Lang
13 November 2026
I placed my second order and everything went smoothly, delivery without issues, items in good condition, and delivered on time. After this second order, I can only recommend the site to Bernardminiature, a serious person. Top delivery, thanks again to him and good for a next order.
Serge PINSON
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.
Our model cars mainly come in 1:43, 1:24, 1:18 and 1:87 (HO) scale. The scale is always listed on the product page.
The smaller the second number, the bigger the model (e.g. 1:18 is larger than 1:43).
Yes, every model car ships in its protective box. The box preserves its collector value and protects your model from dust and knocks.
We pack every order with great care: bubble wrap, snug padding and polystyrene. Your model car is fully secured on its way to you.
In-stock items ship within 24–48h. Allow 2–3 business days for mainland France with Colissimo, or 4–5 days with Mondial Relay.
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