>Subject: A110s (NLC)
>Sent: 12/24/98 3:02 AM
>Received: 12/24/98 10:42 AM
>From: A. Sta. Maria, atocha@globe.com.ph
>To: Ed.Luce@Alcan.Com
>CC: Chapman Era, Chapman-era@autox.team.net
> Lotus List, lotus-cars@lists1.best.com
>
>Hello Ed,
>
>There is a good article that appeared in either Classic and Sportscar or
>Thoroughbred and Classic Car(both UK magazines) a few months ago on the
>Alpine A110. Really a 1960s car, they made them into the 1970s. They wear
>Renault badges.
>
>At last month's vintage race in Subic (Philippines), a Japanese enthusiast
>brought an A110, fresh from a ten-year restoration, for the sprints and
>hillclimb. It is a tiny car, about as big as an Elan, and with flares and
>scoops very striking in appearance. The Japanese enthusiast has an F40 and
>an F50, and the A110 is his only vintage sports car. Says something about
>the A110.
>
>A Lotus enthusiast will warm up easily to an A110, I believe.
>
>Regards,
>
>Andres
>Manila
Same engine (Gordini) as I used in the vintage racer Europa S1. The A110
should be similar, although I think the Europa is lighter and generally
handles better.
There was one running around here (LA) a few years ago when I was driving
the Europa. It was driven by a French guy (Phillip de- something) who
also seems to have a number of very significant historic cars.
Merry Christmas Andy, Ed.
Rod
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