2005 Renault

Is the RS Clio 182 Trophy the greatest hot hatch of all time? It's a bold claim but a quick internet video search reveals that Evo Magazine founder and Harry's Garage legend Harry Metcalfe certainly seems to think so...

This particular example in, you guessed it, Capsicum Red, is no.130 of the 500 UK cars made and is pleasingly original in every way. No modifications.

Everything you want to see is present and correct. Here are the headlines:

Recently refurbed genuine Sachs dampers.

Recently rebuilt engine and gearbox.

Original Recaro Trendline seats in unmarked condition.

Beautifully retrimmed steering wheel.

Service book stamped with loads of great history (see below).

Speedline Turini wheels in perfect condition.

Fresh rubber, brakes and pads.

2 keys with original car specific Trophy key fobs.

Genuine Renault sport floor mats.

Genuine jack/tools.

Our genuine and considered assessment of the condition of this car is:

Exterior - 8.5/10

Interior - 9/10

Mechanical - 9/10

Driving Experience - 10/10

A brief history of the most relevant maintenance history:

Serviced July 2022 by Mick Pitman at renowned specialist Diamond Motors, Nottingham.

Previous Major works September 2019 by specialist RS Performance Centre Four Ashes, Wolverhampton including removal of engine, clean and vapour blast components, cam belt, dephaser pulleys, water pump, aux belt, repaired cylinder head, valves, lifters, crank pulley, cam pulley, serviced front struts, rebuilt gearbox, radiator, air con radiator, braded brake lines, genuine rear shock absorbers, alternator, power flex suspension mounts, front struts refurbed.

MOT due March 2023.

The Trophy related number plate (TR04 OPH) is included in the sale price.

Mileage is 103,000 and the car is HPI clear. Comes with our standard warranty.

This super cool, super clean and very authentic 182 Trophy is available to view by appointment at our Showroom just off the A3 near Petersfield.

We'd be very happy to welcome you (Analogue Automotive is one of the country's most respected Lotus specialists. We also buy and sell cars we love when they come our way, this being one of those).

Should you prefer a video walkaround, we can make this happen at a time convenient to you.

Please call or email to view this cracking Trophy, before someone else does!