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Saw this in "Thouroughbred and Classic Cars" magazine.
<span style="font-style: italic">The Alpine was launched in July 1959 at Cannes. Its prominent fins were a signature of stylist Kenneth Howes, trained in American design studios with Raymond Loewy, Studebaker and Ford.
Three Alpines were modified by Thomas Harrington works to race at the 1962 LeMans. Paddy Hopkirk and Peter Jopp drove the Harrington-bodied 9203RW modified Alpine, and Harper and Procter drove another. A third was a backup car. Two survive today. Both of the Alpines were DNF, but the legend remains.</span>
In fact, Harrington's grandson owns one of them, having compeltely restored it in 1998. It makes regular appearances to LeMans classic and Goodwood revival races.
Really nice cars, Alpines, and may be had for a song (relatively speaking) nowadays. I see nice examples on eBay and the regular sales venues for surprisingly low prices.
It's a mystery to me why there isn't far more interest (and thus, highter pricing) in these lovely LBCs.
Go figure . . .
<span style="font-style: italic">The Alpine was launched in July 1959 at Cannes. Its prominent fins were a signature of stylist Kenneth Howes, trained in American design studios with Raymond Loewy, Studebaker and Ford.
Three Alpines were modified by Thomas Harrington works to race at the 1962 LeMans. Paddy Hopkirk and Peter Jopp drove the Harrington-bodied 9203RW modified Alpine, and Harper and Procter drove another. A third was a backup car. Two survive today. Both of the Alpines were DNF, but the legend remains.</span>
In fact, Harrington's grandson owns one of them, having compeltely restored it in 1998. It makes regular appearances to LeMans classic and Goodwood revival races.
Really nice cars, Alpines, and may be had for a song (relatively speaking) nowadays. I see nice examples on eBay and the regular sales venues for surprisingly low prices.
It's a mystery to me why there isn't far more interest (and thus, highter pricing) in these lovely LBCs.
Go figure . . .