Ian Pegg
3 months ago
While nearly all classic cars make modern ones look huge in comparison – and that’s definitely the case with the Alpine A110! And one of the most beautiful rally cars ever made to boot!
Perfect for rally enthusiasts, French car lovers, and anyone who believes great things come in beautifully compact packages. Colin Chapman would have approved!
From the iconic A110 that conquered Monte Carlo – to the modern reborn Alpine, these classic car illustrations prove that when it comes to mountain roads and rally stages, size definitely doesn’t matter – it’s all about the Alpine spirit!
A photograph records a moment. A cartoon brings it to life. From a special jaunt to the country and the look on someone’s face when they reached the destination. Or perhaps there’s a family or car club in-joke about your Alpine. Unlike a photograph, a cartoon can capture a moment the camera missed…or can exaggerate a situation for comic effect. Cartoons can really help to capture the character of the car and not just the appearance. Cartoons are great social moments – people laugh, they love showing friends, they display it proudly and talk about it with friends. There are so many mass-produced gifts, and searching around for something unique can be time-consuming – so instead I can create something specially for you that will carry real emotional weight.
Whether it’s a gift for an Alpine-owning partner, parent or friend — or a way to celebrate your own connection to one of the most idiosyncratic of French cars — a personalised Alpine cartoon is something genuinely unique and deeply personal. Not only that, but it’s a reminder of a memorable motoring moment every time you glance at the cartoon hanging on the wall.
Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, retirement — a personalised cartoon works for any occasion. And because every commission is different, no two cartoons are ever the same. It’s not just a gift. It’s a story told in cartoon form.
Whether it’s a classic or contemporary A110, or a A310, there’s a few tales to be illustrated. It could be a car that’s been in your family for a couple of generations, or a project that you’re currently tinkering with in the garage, every Alpine has a tale to tell – hopefully of joy, but classic car owners usually have a few words of woe to say about their car as well.
But more than the car itself, it’s your story that matters. Maybe it’s the first time you saw one, or sat behind the wheel. The club trip you’ll never forget. The moment you finally found the exact model you’d been searching for….for ages. Or simply a Sunday morning spin in the countryside.
Whatever you and your car’s story — a personalised cartoon captures it in a way nothing else can.
I don’t just draw the car. I can put you, your dad, your partner, or even a celebrity behind the wheel with you in the passenger seat. I could even add your dog hanging out of the window, taking in the countryside air…ears flapping in the wind. Always fancied the romance and thrill of the Monte Carlo rally? Well, you can get to take to the stages in cartoon-form!
Or instead of rallying backdrops, it could feature a favourite scenic spot, somewhere you’ve driven past on a club run or holiday tour, your house, or something more stylish or stylized altogether. The possibilities are genuinely endless — and that’s what makes a cartoon so different from a photograph. With a cartoon, there’s huge artistic flexibility, and the result is something completely and uniquely yours.
Imagine the cartoon framed and hanging on the garage wall…or perhaps the spare bedroom…it might even be pride of place in the hallway or dining room. Cartoons are often popular items to put in the loo. And of course it could go on the wall of the man-cave along with lots of other motoring memorabilia. No matter what the final hanging space, cartoons are a stunning gift that become a talking point wherever they’re displayed.
The process is straightforward and enjoyable. Get in touch and tell me about your Alpine — the model, the colour, your registration number, and any special details, memories or in-jokes you’d like included. The more you tell me, the more personal the result.
I’ll come up with ideas for you to choose from, or bring your own vision to life exactly as you imagined it. Once you’re happy with the concept, I’ll draw the cartoon and share it with you for approval before delivering a high-quality digital file, ready to print and frame at any size you choose.
Most commissions are completed within one to two weeks — though I’m always happy to discuss tighter deadlines if you need something for a specific occasion.
Alpine cartoon commissions come from owners wanting to celebrate their car, partners looking for the perfect birthday gift, and enthusiasts who simply want something on the wall that captures their passion.
Prices from £99. Get in touch to start your commission today.