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Jean Rédélé

French · Founder · 1922–2007

Founder of Alpine, the French marque associated with compact, agile sports cars and rallying success.

Rédélé’s Alpine story is a perfect RetroTorque subject: lightness, elegance, rally roads and distinctive national character.

Why they matter

Rédélé’s Alpine story is a perfect RetroTorque subject: lightness, elegance, rally roads and distinctive national character.

Notable cars and links

Alpine A110Alpine A106

Related marques

AlpineRenault

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