Alpine limited edition marks the centenary of its founder
Alpine has marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Jean Rédélé, with the world premiere of a limited-edition model that celebrates his pioneering legacy and that of the brand he created: the A110 GT J. Rédélé. The car was unveiled at the Alpine 100 year celebrations at the brand’s birthplace in Dieppe last weekend, an event that also saw 1,000 examples of iconic Alpine models past and present gather in the town.
Based on the A110 GT model, the new limited-edition features a colour that Jean Rédélé was particularly fond of, Montebello Grey, combined exclusively with a high-gloss black roof. Designed with grand touring in mind, the latest addition to the Alpine line-up blends striking looks with a high level of standard equipment.
The exterior is completed with diamond-cut black 18-inch Grand Prix alloy wheels, through which exclusive silver brake callipers are visible. Inside, the black leather interior and elegant grey stitching throughout the cockpit emphasise the synergy between the Montebello Grey paint scheme and the dark styling elements.
The A110 GT J. Rédélé Limited Edition is powered by the same 300hp engine as the A110 GT. Limited to just 100 units in reference to the 100th anniversary of its founder, each vehicle will carry a numbered placque bearing the signature of Jean Rédélé. The limited-edition will be available to order via the Alpine app from 1 June.
The A110 GT J. Rédélé Limited Edition led a special celebratory parade from the Manufacture Alpine Dieppe Jean Rédélé, the traditional production site of Alpine then and now, that culminated at the Dieppe seafront. Jointly leading the parade was the BWT Alpine A552 F1 car, which for the first time ever took to the town’s roads.
On Sunday, visitors to the celebrations were able to support Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon behind the wheel of their BWT Alpine F1 Team single-seater during the Monaco Grand Prix, which was broadcast on giant screens in the town centre and on the waterfront.
