JEAN RÉDÉLÉ 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: DIEPPE DONS ALPINE COLOURS IN HONOUR OF ITS FOUNDER

1,000 ALPINE FOR THE FOUNDER’S 100th BIRTHDAY

Jean Rédélé, founder of the Alpine brand, would have turned 100 this year. As a way of paying tribute to the man, a large gathering is going to be held in Dieppe, which is home to the brand's historic industrial site, the Manufacture Alpine Jean Rédélé de Dieppe, recently renamed at the instigation of Luca de Meo, CEO Renault Group.

On May 28th and 29th, 2022, an expected 1,000 Alpine of all generations will take to the lawns of the seaside city of Dieppe.

Participants and visitors will be taken on a journey through the major milestons of the brand’s history. The event will include an exhibition of Jean Rédélé’s iconic vehicles, belongings, and personal memorabilia, as well as an Alpine parade through the streets of Dieppe.

Anyone with an Alpine, be it one of the earliest models from the 1950s or even the latest A110, can still register fot he event via the website: www.1000alpine2022.fr

A PANEL OF RENOWNED GUESTS

Along with Alpine representatives ready to put on an exciting weekend of fun and discovery, the Rédélé family will be joined by figureheads from the brand’s 60-year history: Biche driver and co-driver, Marcel Callewaert, Jacques Cheinisse, Bernard Darniche, Christian Ethuin, Guy Fréquelin, Vincent Lavergne, Michel Leclère, Bob Neyret, Jean-Pierre Nicolas, Alain Serpaggi, Jean Vinatier, Michel Vial, as well as those behind the successs of thebrand-new A110, Jean-Pascal Dauce, Antony Villain, Pierre Sancinéna, and Laurent Hurgon.

AN EVENT BY THE FANS, FOR THE FANS

IDEA (Dieppe-based organisation for Alpine events) was founded to run the event, and brings together other organisations such as the Alpine Alumni Association (AAA), the Dieppe Alpine Club (CAD), and the Dieppe Alpine Factory Club (CAUD).

Alpine will take part in the public celebration with with the presence of the spectacular Alpine A522 (F1) and the presentation of a brand new A110 in a new version, for the many enthusiasts gathered during this weekend.

Enrolement and all other information about the event is available on the event's website.

For any queries: contact@1000alpine2022.fr

About Alpine

Founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, Alpine has carved out a name for itself as a manufacturer of French sports cars. In 2018, Alpine unveiled the new A110, a sports car that showcased the brand’s timeless principles of being compact, lightweight, agile, and a pleasure to drive. In 2021, the Alpine Business Unit was created. It became the Renault Group brand for innovative, genuine, exclusive sports cars, benefiting from the longstanding heritage and know-how of its historic Dieppe plant as well as the engineering expertise of teams at Alpine Racing and Alpine Cars.