tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post1224602999235888920..comments2023-10-29T13:13:23.490+01:00Comments on My Life in the Charente: Mystery Classic Car update and TDF - Blog 96Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-53855747419938440732010-07-20T12:33:07.274+02:002010-07-20T12:33:07.274+02:00Alpine, no problem. I will see what is happening a...Alpine, no problem. I will see what is happening around the 22nd Aug. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-10466942634250307902010-07-20T12:21:35.500+02:002010-07-20T12:21:35.500+02:00I apologise for leaving a comment twice, I didn...I apologise for leaving a comment twice, I didn't realise that there was a delay in posting so I thought I'd made a mistake and lost the message!! I know what I am doing now!!alpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915599861370803117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-59481906936262364622010-07-20T12:20:26.729+02:002010-07-20T12:20:26.729+02:00Look out for our car when you are there. It's ...Look out for our car when you are there. It's the "Poisson Dieppois A310", a replica of an A310 that ran in the Le Mans 24 hour race in 1977. My husband did all the work himself. We'll be there with a red Renault 4 as well, have to carry a few tools and spare parts as my husband will be taking part in the track day. If you'd like to see the 2 A310's we have, get in touch via the website.alpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915599861370803117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-3978022284563688782010-07-20T10:18:58.354+02:002010-07-20T10:18:58.354+02:00Hi Alpine, thanks for all your comments and inform...Hi Alpine, thanks for all your comments and information, will check out the site. Just may try to make it to Le Vigeant on the<br />22nd DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-56250430273044239182010-07-20T10:16:41.232+02:002010-07-20T10:16:41.232+02:00Mya, You could be right about the spoiler. Not sur...Mya, You could be right about the spoiler. Not sure what year the BMW and the Porches had them. The countryside shown on the TDF is excellent, makes you want to travel to new places:) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-6633676484332727962010-07-20T10:02:12.169+02:002010-07-20T10:02:12.169+02:00Hi,
It is indeed a cool car, we have 3 Alpine Rena...Hi,<br />It is indeed a cool car, we have 3 Alpine Renault A310's. We have 1 here in Germany and 2 in Charente.<br />http://www.a310alpine.com/<br />Have a look at my husband's website for more information about our cars.<br />If you fancy a day out on Sunday 22nd August, then drive to the circuit at Le Vigeant - not far from Availles Limousine. "AGC'86" the Alpine Gordini club for the Vienne have their annual track day. You will see lots of A310's as well as other Alpines and Renault Sports cars.<br />If you want to know anything about these cars, contact my husband, he has a lot of knowledge. <br />And, Bo, there are a few in the USA, we have a friend with one who lives in North Carolina and I am sure there is one for sale on Ebay in the USA at the moment. They were never made in the USA, but many were imported. One of our A310's is 1 of only 6 bought by the Delorean company to use when they were developing their famous "back to the future" gull wing car. More more info on this, contact my husband.<br />Looking forward to being in Charente soon!alpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915599861370803117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-59045788918932728722010-07-20T09:41:56.041+02:002010-07-20T09:41:56.041+02:00Actually Bo, there are A310's in the USA that ...Actually Bo, there are A310's in the USA that have been imported. We have a frieend in North Carolina who has one and actually I think there is a blue one for sale on Ebay in the staes at the moment. There are Alpine A310's all over the world. My husband knows a lot about them as we have 3.Have look at his website and e-mail him if you have any questions. <br />http://www.a310alpine.com<br /><br />Alisonalpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915599861370803117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-80381284036003235652010-07-20T09:37:48.348+02:002010-07-20T09:37:48.348+02:00Hi,
It is indeed a cool car!! My husband has 3 of ...Hi,<br />It is indeed a cool car!! My husband has 3 of these A310's, one is here in Germany and 2 are in Charente. <br />Have a look at my husband's website and you can see our cars. <br />http://www.a310alpine.com<br />We are in France soon for 5 weeks. If you want to see more Alpine Renault A310's and see some on the circuit, then visit the circuit at Le Vigeant on Sunday 22nd August and you will see many Alpine Renaults including A310's. It is the annual meeting of "AGC'86" Alpine, Gordini Club of the Vienne. Worth a visit to enjoy looking at these fantastic cars.<br /><br />Alisonalpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915599861370803117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-83452092865860972642010-07-20T06:21:43.539+02:002010-07-20T06:21:43.539+02:00That design feature just under the rear window (th...That design feature just under the rear window (the horozontal flip up) was a popular design on many cars - wonder if it began with this car.<br />I have enjoyed following the TDF when I can - besides the race, the scenery and small towns are wonderful to see.Myahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065742730008687282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-7482459485388976272010-07-19T17:48:37.291+02:002010-07-19T17:48:37.291+02:00You are right Joan, it would be difficult to ever ...You are right Joan, it would be difficult to ever sell anything like that. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-6212154438857223782010-07-19T17:26:14.387+02:002010-07-19T17:26:14.387+02:00How wonderful it would be to own something so spec...How wonderful it would be to own something so special. I would treasure it forever.SAPhotographs (Joan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15993474141491808257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-14914099472844127892010-07-19T13:36:39.807+02:002010-07-19T13:36:39.807+02:00Hi Philip, I would think it is easy to speed in th...Hi Philip, I would think it is easy to speed in this car! But as Sébastien says only about 100 were made so the chance of finding one is quite small. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-70546615229045253622010-07-19T09:42:24.177+02:002010-07-19T09:42:24.177+02:00This is something my Wife would love has she is th...This is something my Wife would love has she is the one with all the speeding tickets :) the bad thing is if she dosent pay them then I get stopped and arrested It looks very cool Diane :)Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386013590306899386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-24996735844349474072010-07-19T09:28:15.740+02:002010-07-19T09:28:15.740+02:00Lyndsey, Your right, cool car. DianeLyndsey, Your right, cool car. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-51694383740157867202010-07-19T09:25:04.259+02:002010-07-19T09:25:04.259+02:00Hi Marjie, Almost every car has some small bit of ...Hi Marjie, Almost every car has some small bit of interesting history. Interesting about the Cadilac. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-26391632398133436952010-07-19T09:21:21.169+02:002010-07-19T09:21:21.169+02:00Sébastien, thanks so much for your kind comments. ...Sébastien, thanks so much for your kind comments. Will chat to you soon. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-50892667716125628682010-07-19T09:19:08.311+02:002010-07-19T09:19:08.311+02:00Hi Linda, Hope your son enjoys. DianeHi Linda, Hope your son enjoys. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-57284153433670059372010-07-19T08:21:16.852+02:002010-07-19T08:21:16.852+02:00My son is car crazy! I am going to email him a li...My son is car crazy! I am going to email him a link to this page.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743701121602082094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-74738923691638173342010-07-18T23:03:27.183+02:002010-07-18T23:03:27.183+02:00Automotive history is so interesting! I was amaze...Automotive history is so interesting! I was amazed a number of years back, when the Cadillac dealership in Knoxville was celebrating their 75th anniversary, and it turned out that very early on, they received the cars by rail and had to do the final assembly on site! Nuts, right? Glad your mystery car has been cleared up.Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-42063249564374646082010-07-18T21:25:41.860+02:002010-07-18T21:25:41.860+02:00Hi Lani, It really is an interesting car with lots...Hi Lani, It really is an interesting car with lots of history. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-61099839910803250132010-07-18T21:24:59.730+02:002010-07-18T21:24:59.730+02:00Hi Mary, I met my friend in Paris long before I ha...Hi Mary, I met my friend in Paris long before I had my blog, but on the internet, he was learning English (he is now fluent) and I was learning French (I am useless!!) Have a good day. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-15373555476045131362010-07-18T21:23:03.005+02:002010-07-18T21:23:03.005+02:00It's a pleasure seeing my dad's face in yo...It's a pleasure seeing my dad's face in your blog !!! I sent him the link. I don't know if he'll leave a comment... Perhaps He speaks English, I mean he used to speak.<br />I am affraid for LindyLooMac that there was no link between Renault Alpine and Sunbeam Alpine. And for BO, yes there is no chance to see such car in US. They just sold about 100 of the following car named GTA.<br />Bye all of you and many thanks to Diane for her wonderfull blog<br />SébastienPitchBookClubOwnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00490029503557831814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-52753071880181501502010-07-18T21:12:23.621+02:002010-07-18T21:12:23.621+02:00Very interesting...cool car!Very interesting...cool car!tinyskillethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11921649923651185462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-67004571369422236082010-07-18T18:18:42.419+02:002010-07-18T18:18:42.419+02:00Wow, I've never seen like that yet! Thanks for...Wow, I've never seen like that yet! Thanks for sharing! Have a nice day!☺lani☺https://www.blogger.com/profile/10252610846195928100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945050858396741262.post-46958882080400664422010-07-18T18:18:42.420+02:002010-07-18T18:18:42.420+02:00The car is actually quite attractive. How nice yo...The car is actually quite attractive. How nice you were able to research its history. It is amazing how many people we meet via the internet. My best to you and Nigel. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.com