Model Car Yellow and gray Renault Alpine FASA berlinetta from 1971
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Renault Alpine Berlinette FASA 1971: A Jewel of the model car Collection
This 1971 Renault Alpine Berlinette FASA model car in yellow and gray livery captures the essence of one of the most iconic French sports cars of the 1970s. Reproduced in 1:43 scale with remarkable attention to detail, this piece is a must-have for any collector passionate about French sports cars.
Beyond its decorative value, this model car represents a true collector's item that bears witness to the golden age of French motorsport and the technical audacity of Alpine in the 1970s.
model car Features
- Model: Alpine Berlinette FASA
- Brand: Renault Alpine
- Year: 1971
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: Yellow and gray
- Protective case included: Yes
The Alpine Berlinette: A Legend of French Motorsport
The Alpine Berlinette was launched in 1962 by Jean Rédélé, founder of Alpine. This revolutionary model marked the Dieppe-based brand's dramatic entry into the world of affordable sports cars. The 1971 FASA version represents the evolution of this legendary lineage, with refined lines and proven technology on circuits around the world.
Equipped with a tuned Renault engine developing around 140 horsepower, this berlinetta was distinguished by its tubular chassis and fiberglass bodywork, giving it a featherweight of only 850 kg. This explosive combination allowed for remarkable performance for the time, with a 0 to 100 km/h sprint in less than 8 seconds.
The Alpine Berlinette's commercial success continued throughout the 1970s, attracting both experienced drivers and sports driving enthusiasts. Its racy temperament and legendary reliability quickly made it a benchmark in the world of French motorsport.
Alpine-Renault: French Excellence in Motorsport
In 1971, Alpine experienced a remarkable period of expansion under the aegis of Renault, which acquired the brand in 1973. This collaboration allowed Alpine to develop ever more powerful models while retaining its unique sporting DNA. The Dieppe factory then became a symbol of French excellence in sports cars.
The Alpine brand, created in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, draws its roots from a pure passion for motor racing. From the very beginning, Alpine built an exceptional reputation thanks to its victories in rallying and on the racetrack. The partnership with Renault allowed for the industrialization of production while preserving the artisanal spirit for which the Dieppe-based brand is renowned.
This pivotal period of the 1970s saw the birth of the most beautiful Alpine models, including this FASA Berlinette which perfectly embodies the pioneering spirit and technical innovation of the French brand.
A Legendary Car with a Thousand Faces
The Alpine Berlinette FASA takes its name from the Spanish company Fabricación de Automóviles SA, Alpine's partner for Iberian distribution. This collaboration perfectly illustrates Alpine's international ambitions at the dawn of the 1970s, a period when the French brand was spreading well beyond France's borders.
A delightful anecdote tells of a 1971 Alpine Berlinette, which was used by several professional drivers as their everyday car between races. This exceptional versatility, rare in the world of sports cars, is a testament to Alpine's unique philosophy: to create cars that are both capable on the track and usable in everyday life.
The yellow and gray livery of this model also evokes the characteristic colors of the Alpine competition cars of the time, notably those entered in the Monte-Carlo Rally where the French brand wrote its most beautiful pages of history. This color combination has become so emblematic that it remains today associated with the image of Alpine in the collective unconscious of enthusiasts.
The Berlinette also embodied the spirit of freedom of the 1970s, a period when the sports car represented an ideal of escape and accessible performance. Many owners still tell stories of their Sunday escapades behind the wheel of their Alpine, on the winding roads of the Alps or the impromptu circuits of French country roads.
Complete Your Sports model car Collection
This model car Alpine Berlinette FASA fits perfectly into the world of collectors passionate about French automobiles from the 1970s. It naturally finds its place alongside other emblematic models from this golden period of French motorsport.
To enhance your collection, this model car model blends harmoniously with Renault model cars from the same era, or with rally model cars that celebrate French sporting heritage. Fans of French model cars will find it an ideal addition to their collection, while fans of classic models from the 1950s to 1979 will discover an authentic piece from this prosperous period.
This model car is aimed at both experienced collectors and new enthusiasts eager to discover the world of French sports cars. Its 1/43 scale makes it a model perfectly suited to collector's display cases, while its careful finish will delight fans of model car coupe cars and exceptional sports models .
Même compétition : autre voitures sportives
Même marque : Renault
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How to understand the scales of miniatures?
Scale indicates the reduction ratio between the real car and the miniature. For example, at 1:43 scale, each centimeter on the miniature corresponds to 43 centimeters on the real vehicle.
Concretely, a 1/18 scale Ferrari model is approximately 25-30 cm long, while in 1/43 scale it measures approximately 10 cm.
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Does the model car come with protection?
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