Throwback Thursday-1978 #2 Renault Alpine A442B

Didier Pironi and Jean-Pierre Jaussaud 1978 #2 Renault Alpine A442B

The Renault Alpine A442B is a car with really good dimensions, but the giant air intake on top takes away from the overall look. The shade of yellow used here is good, and the black adds to it. The white stripes across the sides are pointless, and take away from the overall look. Given everything, I’ll give this car an A-.

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