A few years ago I found an Alpine in Scotland which featured the
factory aluminum doors, hood and, at one time probably the trunk lid
(but the car had been hit in the rear and it is a steel lid now).
This is very similar to the factory race cars that ran at Le Mans and
Sebring. However, this car appeared to be setup for a rally versus
endurance race.

The alloy hood is definitely a factory piece since the stamping
forming the bracing is allow, too. Doors are factory pieces, too.
Very unique. I only know of about 15 or so sets alloy panels ever
being made for the Alpine/Tiger.

At first I thought it might be John Melvin's Alpine he won the
Scotish rally. Now I wonder if it couldn't have been Paddy
Hopkirk's Alpine which he rallied for a short period. I have never
been able to find a definitive answer.

Given Alloy panels were very unique - and there are some other
details regarding this car which suggest it wasn't an afterthought.
Perhaps it was a special car at the time.

With that, If anybody comes across photos of Paddy's Alpine (there is
front view of the car in Paddy's book) would you let me know?

The car would be a very tough restoration but I hate to do anything
until I figure more details out.

Thanks,

Steven Silverstein