My French 80's classic

[cbgt3]

That is the most stunning Renault I have ever seen!!!!
French perfection, Colour is awesome, seriously loving that car.

[NordicCrankShaft]

Stunning car, I think I would end up spending most of my time sat in the garage with a chair plonked right in front of it just to admire it!

[Dazza M]

Test fitted one of the refurbed wheels recently, vast improvement over the Minilites

[8cylinder]

Stunning.

[Highway Star]

Dazza M said:

Test fitted one of the refurbed wheels recently, vast improvement over the Minilites

Wow.

[daytona365]

I don't often compliment cars on PH, but that's delicious. Well done.

[Leins]

That is just superb, well done OP!

[menoy]

Beautiful, don't think ever seen one in brown.

Seeing as it has been hidden away for so long (so probably low mileage) and is in stunning condition - what are your plans for it? Is it going right back into slumber or does it finally get a new lease on life? As is that's a stunning investment, but would be a shame if not enjoyed and shared on the road...

[Dazza M]

Its going too be used sparingly, got a few shows planned and it's being featured with another couple of special 5 Turbos in EVO car magazine soon

After spending so much on it recently it would be a shame to hide it away again, does it no good just sat around like it has been previously

[oobster]

Fantastic car, are you planning at any point to give us a bit more info on what you've had to do to recommission the car? I sure many PH'ers would find it an interesting read!

[Dazza M]

Got lots of pictures of all the work, the only thing that hasn't really been changed are the pads & discs + bushes(as they were still very good)

New blueprinted AVO classic suspension all round, fuel tanks under the seats out & cleaned, new fuel senders, all the fluids changed including 3 cooling system flushes, new water pump & thermostats, new coil + ignition leads, complete service, 3 new Bosch fuel pumps, new injection lines + injection system overhaul, stainless exhaust system(Devil copy)new injector clips & seals, new bulbs all round, most of the relays changed,boost/ timing & ignition all checked and back to factory specs

Bumpers & side skirts removed and painted back to Renault grey 614 refitted using genuine Renault bolts etc & while they were off the bodywork behind was cleaned & sealed, all lights removed & cleaned behind,restored wing mirrors & passenger door reinforced inside as per the drivers door to stop doorskin cracking(common prob) new headlining(old one had sagged badly) custom set of mats, new cibie front fog lamps with black covers

Then around 60 hrs of detailing work, all panels wet sanded back, all exterior badges & rubbers restored, interior seats & carpets all cleaned

Nanolex products used on everything apart from the bodywork as the paint was too old for it too bond too & could have damaged the paintwork.........probably forgot quite a lot, but basically anything that looked old or worn was removed, replaced or restored

[Dazza M]

Edited by Dazza M on Monday 4th May 19:48

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One of the sexiest wheels ever... What an awesome car.

[S10GTA]

So much want

[epoch911]

Amazing!
That is without doubt the best colour on the R5T2...your car looks superb and great to see one in such original condition! Thanks for sharing...you must be chuffed

They are quite a car...I've had mine since January and still can't quite believe how much it makes me giggle and grin like a teenager. The pops, bangs, whooshes and turbo spooling are just utterly addictive. And once it gets going, it's a quick old car

Mine's quite a way from original condition after a life on the European tarmac rally circuit...but recently fully rebuilt by John Price



Hope to see it at a few events

Ant

[TooMany2cvs]

Excuse me one minute, I think I need to have a little accident.