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Jean Rédélé (17 May 1922, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime – 10 August 2007 Paris), was an automotive pioneer, pilot and founder of the French automotive brand Alpine. With a HEC diploma, he was the youngest Renault dealer in France, with a dealership installed in Dieppe.
Jean Rédélé, né le 17 mai 1922 à Dieppe et mort le 10 août 2007 à Paris, est un pilote et concepteur d' automobiles français. Il est le créateur de la marque Alpine, associée à Renault, championne du monde des rallyes en 1973, et aujourd'hui présente en Formule 1.
Jean Rédélé orders a cabriolet with clean and simple lines from Giovanni Michelatti. This style would definitively mark the Alpine brand. After 251 cars had been produced, the coach and coupé naturally gave way to the cabriolet and berlinette.
Jean Rédélé was twenty-four years old and was the youngest car dealer in France. In 1950 he embarked on a career as a racing driver. And it was Jean Rédélé's entry into motor racing that shaped the future face of the Alpine brand.
The Incredible Story of Jean Rédélé, From race to race, he imposed the Renault models thanks to his victories in the world of Formula 1. The Alpine myth was created.
Jun 8, 2024 · Discover how Jean Rédélé turned his passion for racing into the iconic Alpine brand, achieving glory in rallies and Le Mans.
May 28, 2022 · Celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founder, 2022 is a historical year for Alpine and all its enthusiasts. This historic gathering was the occasion for the brand to pay tribute to its founder with the world premiere of a limited-edition series in his name: the A110 GT J. Rédélé.
