Norev – Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1971"


Scale model of a race car, the Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1971", made by Norev. This example is reference 310703 ¹, included in the "Norev Toys" ² series. It is made in China in 2017. Metal body painted in metallic blue, with printed details, including racing number "28". Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic, with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Rubber tires, silver plastic rims. Without suspension. The nominal scale is 1:54 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 1.1 oz. This model represents a race car, the Alpine A110 1600 S berlinette, winner of the 1971 "Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo", driven by Ove Andersson–David Stone. 

The early seventies are amazing for the Alpine A110. In the rally world, victories follow one another, dominance prevails and some say it is due to the absence of a strong opposition. I don't think so. Porsche 911 and 914/6, Lancia Fulvia Coupé HF 1.6, Fiat Abarth 124 Rallye, Ford Escort RS1600, Datsun 240Z, all seem very strong to me. The truth is the Alpine A110 was simply an unbeatable perfect equation. And only another perfect equation could challenge him. It arrived in 1974. It was called, Lancia Stratos HF. As for this model of the winner of the 1971 "Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo" made by Norev, there is little to criticize. Of course, it lacks at least one more pair of headlights – and I could easily fit them in. But it's not relevant. When I see it, this little Alpine A110, I see it complete, skidding masterfully through trenches of snow, in the vibrant night of the "Monte-Carlo". It's all I expect from him. This race car, the Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1971", is in my collection under the themes "French Vehicles" and "Race Cars". ●

Modelo à escala de um carro de corrida, o Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1971", feito pela Norev. Este exemplar é a referência 319251 ¹, incluída na série "Norev Toys" ². É feito na China em 2017. Carroçaria em metal pintada em azul metalizado, com detalhes impressos, incluindo o número de inscrição "28". Base em plástico preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente, com detalhes moldados no pára-brisas. Detalhes interiores em plástico preto. Pneus em borracha, jantes em plástico prateadas. Sem suspensão. A escala nominal é 1:54 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 72 mm. Cerca de 32 g. Este modelo representa um carro de corrida, o Alpine A110 1600 S berlinette, vencedor do "Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo" de 1971, pilotado por Ove Andersson–David Stone. 

O início dos anos setenta é espantoso para o Alpine A110. No mundo dos rallyes, as vitórias sucedem-se, o domínio impõe-se e há quem diga que se deve à ausência de uma oposição forte. Não me parece. Porsche 911 e 914/6, Lancia Fulvia Coupé HF 1.6, Fiat Abarth 124 Rallye, Ford Escort RS1600, Datsun 240Z, parecem-me, todos eles, fortíssimos. A verdade é que o Alpine A110 era simplesmente uma imbatível equação perfeita. E apenas outra equação perfeita o podia desafiar. Chegou em 1974. Chamava-se, Lancia Stratos HF. Quanto a este modelo do vencedor do "Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo" de 1971 feito pela Norev pouco há a criticar. Claro que lhe falta pelo menos mais um par de faróis – e eu até lhos poderia colocar, facilmente. Mas não é relevante. Quando o vejo, este pequeno Alpine A110, vejo-o completo, a derrapar magistralmente por entre trincheiras de neve, na vibrante noite do "Monte-Carlo". É tudo quanto espero dele. Este carro de corrida, o Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1971", encontra-se na minha colecção sob os temas "Veículos Franceses" e "Carros de Corrida". ●

¹  As shown in the package.
²  Marked "Norev Toys" on the package and "Renault Toys" on the models' base.


Norev "Norev Toys" series

The "Norev Toys" series brings together a wide variety of vehicles, from race cars to construction equipment. ● A série "Norev Toys" reúne uma grande variedade de veículos, desde carros de corrida a equipamentos de construção.

Item

Reference

Scale

Made

Alpine A110 "Monte-Carlo 1971"  

Race Car

310703 [1]

1:54

2017–rd 2018


 [1]  As shown in the package.




Versions and color variants

I don't know if there are variants in this reference. Necessary corrections or additions are welcome. ● Desconheço se existem variantes nesta referência. Devidas correcções ou adições são bem-vindas. 

 
310703 Metallic blue, black interior.


● References

Wikipedia | "Norev" 
Wikipedia | "Alpine A110"
Wikipedia | "Jean Rédélé" 
Club Alpine Valencia | "Homepage"

1 mm → 0.039 in
1 g → 0.035 oz 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)


● How does a "real" Alpine A110 1600 S  looks and sounds like? Check it out here, on this video retrieved from Petrolicious.





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