One Man’s Alpine Awakening
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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Impossibly small, light, fast, and loud, Alpine sports cars have excelled at just about every form of motorsport they were entered in, but especially rally, and hillclimb competition. The cars are unlike anything else-and are just the thing to inspire a man to restore them…many of them.
“Sometimes, when stepping into my garage, and looking at my cars, I am surprised that it is already 30 years and the Alpine hasn’t worn out yet,” says Jürgen Clauss, founder of alpineLAB, a German shop that specializes in these small French sports cars.
“I still like to look, drive, and work on these cars every day,” he says, “To me, it was always unique, always something special; you even had to have certain ergonomic prerequisites to drive an Alpine.”
Dedicated to getting the details right during preservation and restoration, Clauss says that he sees something special in each component of classic cars, but especially an Alpine. “To me, each and every part is a sculpture on its own,” he says. “You just have to open your eyes and see the beauty of those parts (and) to be passionate about this hobby, even without a finished car.”
What started as a hobby and collection based around street versions of the Renault-powered Alpine A110, Clauss now focuses on the race cars. It’s been a long, 3-year relationship with the marque, which invariably led to him being somewhat poetic when explaining his passion.
“Owning an Alpine is quite like a relationship with a beautiful woman: Somedays, it’s exhausting, but in the end, it’s all about maintaining the passion, highlighting her beauty, and loving her.”
We couldn’t agree more. You can visit Jürgen’s website at alpinelab.de (www.alpinelab.de)
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One of the greatest sports car ever created in my opinion.
and one of the most beautiful
Totally agree!!
Agree, I would also like to add the lancia stratos in there
Tied for first is the Willys Overland Interlagos
"The french had the idea to wrap two lying men in fiberglass and put them on wheels"
That´s the best description of the Alpine I´ve ever heard - priceless!
Started reading the subtitles, then realized "hey, I speak German, why am I reading the translation??"
Haha same here :)
😂😂😂
haha! that's funny
When I was a student in Paris in the early '90s, I got to become friend with Youri Cheinisse who was my neighbor. He was also a student and we were living in some "chambres de bonne" at the 7th and top floor of an Haussmannian building in the 17th arrondissement. Youri is the son of Jacques Cheinisse who led the Alpine racing team to its zenith in the 70s. Youri invited me to his wedding in the South of France and his father was there, with all the pilots who wrote Alpine's history, such as Jean-Pierre Nicolas etc. All very nice and simple people. For a few hours, I was immerged in the legend, at the occasion of a very happy event. What a nice memory!
Happy man!
What a moment in your life! Awesome. Came to the US from France a week before my 2nd birthday. Grandfather owned an ESSO station outside of Nancy. It was a little village called minil- flin. My uncle Jean Pierre rallied. Saw pics of his dauphine after totaling when he hit a cow. I remember his gordini. First saw an alpine on a hill climb time trial. Renaults are a pain to work on but ❤them. We have a traction-avant in the garage. Dads favorite.
Memories are great.
Wow! Incredible collection of Alpines. 😎👍 When I first started watching, I assumed he had just one and a collection of other makes of classic cars and the Alpine was his favourite! When I saw his collection, I was so surprised they were ALL Alpines, not just road cars but racing and rally cars . Really special collection and what a passion for the Alpine!
I remember seeing an Alpine for the first time, growing up in the 1970s, I remember thinking how special they were, like nothing else on the road at that time, every other car had square angles and straight lines, the Alpine looked like it had been sculpted, like a piece of art as Claus mentioned in the video. 😎👍
I never thought it sounded this good.
***** OMG yes! This sounds reminded me of "Course de cote" (Uphill races) on Sundays in the Alps. So many Alpine 110 racing, and that sounds... get me to the bones.
***** Even better from the inside :)
+Lt Col Speirs Definitely, my first thought was about that glorious sound
+Lt Mojo Risin If I`m not mistaking it has a Gordini Engine.... :)
It reminded me of that French film, "C'était un rendez-vous".
How can people dislike these videos? Jealousy? Another great video.
Jealousy is the right answer yes! Stupid people !
The 6 people who disliked it probably haven't hit puberty yet lol
XLPCX Agree! it's disgraceful that people ''dislike'' these videos, can't they see the hard work and passion people put into keeping these gems on the road? It would be a lot easier for fellows like this guy to buy houses, shares or gold with their money, instead of keeping motoring history on the road for us to enjoy.
XLPCX Trolls!
Manuel Rdz. Totally! there are people who literally do nothing but sit and downvote videos all day.....................whatever float your boat I suppose.
Just bought a 1600S and fulfilled my dream... 6 years after watching this video for the first time!
No matter how cool you think this guy is, I can assure you you are wrong; he is much cooler than that, and a true inspiration! :)
The sound makes me smile
Petrolicious, please, never change! :')
that didn't age well
One of the best films you guys have ever done, even if it was all in German!
Alfred Munkenbeck must be hard to live with a german name and such a bad attitude towards german language at the same time.
Sferaristi What bad attitude?
TommyPlouffe Yep, that's pretty much it.
Sferaristi Yeah bro he doesn't have a bad attitude. He complimented the video despite the fact that he had to read the whole time.
Chad Andersen I seriously don't get this aversion that many US people have against subtitles. It's not like it's actually hard to read them and still enjoy the video.
I'm so proud to be French when i see this, thanks petrolicious and Jürgen :-)
They've stuck with their signature 'lightweightedness' in their new and reborn A110. It's one of the most beautiful cars ever made and in my opinion, the pinnacle of performance cars.
true, when I was a kid, I wanted all of my family to shrink so we could all fit in an A110. The A310 was also a very very beautiful car, slightly roomier..
the sound...THE SOUND!!!!
Best thing on the internet. Please one day make a feature film!
So many people forget about the incredible performance cars France has produced!
The most beautiful thing I've ever heard
MAGNIFIQUE SUBLIME MERCI POUR VOTRE PASSION
Great work man! And that marvelous sound!
one of my favourite cars.
your best work yet guys! adored the style of cinematography.
keep up the good work!!
Unreal. The quality of this video is breathtaking. Well done.
The lines of this car... oh my gawd.
I give you a thumb up for the nickname and the profile picture
I almost cried... superlative, Petrolicious
Love the ending: "My name is Jurgen Clauss......and I have a weakness for Alpines." lol
Price of Freedom bad translation he sad he has a passion for alpines
Oh okay... I guess it made it more dramatic anyway haha
i think the sound of german language contrasts so well with the romantic way he speaks about his cars. like you'd never expect it, but it's great
@@moritz9294 wohl eher
have a soft spot for alpines ... or not? Aber wie die Alpine auf der Straße liegt - im wörtlichen Sinne, den Hintern leicht hoch macht - grandios!
I have seen this video many times, but it still gives me shivers. So beautiful, especially from 6:46
ein wirklich toller Film.. Ich liebe dieses Auto seit Kindertagen als mein Vater damit ankam und mich damit zur Schule fuhr, es gab niemals etwas vergleichbares
I can't imagine the joy of waking up and could stare at all this beauties. Another top notch video, you guys have a gift and keep doing it, for our delight!
Great video, great car, great man! Well done!!
Danke schone Herr Clauss !!! Beautiful video and Great job that you have done so far. Your car are like precious stones !!! Like stars in the sky !!!!
Many thanks for the video''s concerning ALPINE RENAULT A 110.....STUNNING CARS !!!!
They don't make them like this anymore. Truly one of the greatest purpose built sportscars of the last century.
Legendary car, awesome guy, fantastic video, Petrolicious realy is on of the best car themed channels on youtube, keep doing what you're doing, its absolutely awesome.
Ooohhhh this is the best video yet.... but then I watch another one and think, hmmmm nooo, this one is really the best. Then on the next day they release a new video and I'm like, damn this is definitely the best.
I just can't decide, I love them all so much... Thanks for these jewels.
One word: Superb!
What a great thing is Petrolicious.
Also showing the passion behind people's auto obsessions.
A wonderful short film!
Schön, hier deutschsprachigen Content zu sehen! Weiter so!
Great to see german language content! Keep the videos coming!
Wow great video & nice to hear some German. I'd love to have that white # 130 Alpine. So beautiful.
I've always loved the A110 it is one of my favorite all time classics! Amazing video too.
FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!! Thanks, thanks, thanks for this! What a car! What a story! Great job! Please more Alpines :)
Beautifully shot, a proper tribute to a racing legend, the A110! Though, I would have liked to one if his Alpines sliding around in the dirt.
Petrolicious can understand the passion we feel for the machine. And show it artistically.
Great video another fantastic looking car
And to think I was jazzed because I was able to buy and open track a Z06. Totally pedestrian compared to this beauty. As he said, each part is a work of art. This is an example of why vintage racing is so fun to watch. These beautiful old cars and their beautiful noises
If there is one thing that sets Petrolicious apart from the other auto channels it would be the audio, leaps and bounds ahead of most channels when it comes to the pure sounds that an engine makes. Keep it up guys!!!!
Absolutely beautiful
i have recorded the car's sound between 1.50 and 2.30. And i am listening it when i feel bad. makes me feeel so good that i can't explain here :)
I'm speechless. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for this beautiful tribute to the Berlinette! The proof that the passion for Alpine goes beyond borders!
Stunning images enhanced by a high quality soundtrack. A beautiful report by enthusiasts. Merci beaucoup Monsieur Clauss!
Toller Film, Alpine-Grüße aus Bochum
Christoph
Such passion and so beautifully filmed... amazing.
Thank you 😁
Danke Herr Clauss. Wunderschöne Fahrzeuge.
The most underrated channel on youtube. period.
I'm actually an enthusiast for Renault cars.
I'm dreaming of an A100-1300 since 10 years. Now I'm loosing my faith to getting one before I die (unless i win some big cash somewhere).
And - really - I'm seriously jealous about his collection. Maybe one day... no sadly no ... I'll never afford that ton of money to own such a masterpiece of car. Like he said: It's like the love to a beautiful woman. And mine will ever be a fantasy - a dream which never will come true.
Hold on, Jürgen, threat them right. Take care of em. Love em. I'll never be able to...
Thank you, @Petrolicous for this great contribution to classic cars history.
The quality of these videos is amazing. Every time I watch an 'episode' I am filled with joy! The noise of this Alpine is insane, it looks fantastic with all the details. What a cool guy!
Comme d'habitude, superbe vidéo !
As usual, very great pictures !
Félicitation, votre magnifique travail génère de l' émotion, de plus la vidéo est très bien faite, merci.
There is this amazing je ne sais quoi surrounding the early European auto racing history that I have always yearned to be a part of, a sport for royalty and heroes.
Being from the other side of the pond I feel that our racing heritage spawned from Moonshiners ,rum runners and revenuers caused the scene to be much less prestigious in the formative years and deemed much more lowbrow right through to today.
Dear Jurgen,
Thank you for your passion and keeping these fabulous cars on the road.
Prost !
Great video again guys!
Claus, it would be awesome to see a race of different makes, same class. I really like the Renault Alpine, but I also like the Toyota Celica GT, close contenders.
Such a beautiful car and great video!
This video saved me from a very bad day! Jürgen Clauss and the entire Petro team, thank you!
It's amazing the sophistication of each video you guys make. Congratulations, you're unique.
congratulations, absolutely amazing vídeo, great work for a wonderfull car...
BEAUTIFUL CARS ~ ALPINES ARE STUNNING
Amazing
Fantastic work, Mr. Clauss! Without people like yourself these treasures of the road would be rotting somewhere. They need to be driven and the restoration is truly beautiful! I had a small car model of an Alpine as a kid, even back then it was my favorite car. There is just something magic about them.
Here in switzerland you can find the alot of Renault Alpina enthusiast, strong love for this car.
Awesome cars ,awesome dude,awesome video...
Toujours un rêve..
Great video love it cant wait for another always enjoyed the looks of the Renault Alpine love that exhaust note and is that a hemi head on it? Sure looks like it
Terrific Vid!!
I've been waiting for a video on the Alpine for forever. My most favorite car. Great work guys
Muss ein herrliches Gefühl sein, auf Landstraßen im Stuttgarter Umland mit einer Alpine diverse Porsches abzuziehen - und später dem Unterlegenen bei einem Stuttgarter Hofbräu im breiten Schwäbisch zu erklären, warum genau die Alpine besser ist :D
Haha :D Will gar nicht wissen was die für Augen bekommen. Aber nichts gegen Porsche. Gab auch wunderschöne Porsche.
@@S3mj0n sind beides ganz tolle Autos :)
Excellent film. Just a little more engine note and a little less music, please. :)
Mike Keller It's perfect balance between these 2. They only muffled engine in one part, when the guy ws talking anyway.
MindBlowerWTF disagree. This is a great film, but starting at 6:40 the violin comes up over the engine, then he talks, then we get the engine and violin again. Anyway, it's JUST MY preference. Your opinion has been noted.
Yet another outstanding Petrolicious production. Jurgen, the cars look unbelievable. I am so happy with the A110 1600S you found for me, it is more than I ever expected the car to be. Great job with the video, hope to see you soon.
Wonderful to see what Jurgen Claus accomplised during his life. Even better to see he isn't finished yet. Thank you Petrolious! Cinematography/soundtrack tip top!Cheers, Dr.c.
Beautiful cars, enjoyed video thanks for sharing
This is literally my first time seeing an Alpine and holy crap, what a beautiful machine. Great sound they make too. That rear end is one of the prettiest I've ever seen.
Those shots were really amazing! Thanks
Danke Jürgen :) Kannte Alpine bislang überhaupt nicht, kann aber sehr gut verstehen, was man an den Autos so faszinierend finden kann.
Wonderful exhaust note. Many thanks and excellent review.
Just gonna pop in and say that the Campagnolo crank was absolutely gorgeous. Wish I had that on my Pista!!
And the Eddy Merckx frame is lovely too. Ugo De Rosa built all the Merckx-branded frames while Eddy was still racing.
i also noticed how nice that bike was
I've been waiting for you guys to do a video on the A110 and let me just say the wait was quite worthwhile, loved every second.
What a beautiful video! What a machine! Fabulous!
We need more people like this to respect and preserve automotive history for the next generations. I applaud this man for being so enthused that he can't get away from it. Nice garage, I'm stupid jealous.
That engine noise gave me goosebumps! Beautiful machinery!
great video...but personally i would have loved a little bit of technical information about these cars, like engines/engine sizes etc .....still a great video though :)
thesunreport The main reson not to include these details was the simple fact that this is a collection of six cars with two different types of engines. It gets quite messy...
If you want to more, check his website www.alpinelab.de/
thank you for your reply....yes i like the feel of these films...delivering the romance and personal story to some wonderful cars...these Alpines sounded amazing..so that's what prompted me to ask about the engines...the website was useful for this info....thanks for sharing this with me. :)
ITX + Films this site is dope, lots of information
Respekt vor diesem Mann 👍 👍 👍
Great work guys love your work ..... that was fantastic !
Very impressive Jurgen Clauss do you have a weakness for beautiful women as well ? :-)
Does anyone know the name of the song at the end? The one with the violin?
So beautiful.
one of my all time favorite from childhood years , in the mid 80,s you could snatch one in France for around $3K ......(street version), the French 911
Beautifull movie. Great work guys!!
Wow just perfect, the sound, the quality just amazing. Great video.
A lovely video, as usual. I'm jealous of that "garage". Quite nice cars too.
One of the greatest cars ever, fantastic.
I love the A110 so much !!!!!!!
The ultimate collector's car, because they had beautiful lines, where all different and they won everything back in the days..
Even the street cars where track machines !!!! I suspect the prices are going to go through the roof now.... :( that is sad because they where still somewhat affordable...
To me it is the french porsche... made for drifting in the snow !!!
Owning an Alpine is quite like a relationship with a beautiful woman: Somedays, it's exhausting but in the end, it's all about maintaining the passion, highlighting her beauty, and love her.
And then a tear comes out from my eye 💘
❤️ Alpine ❤️