RENAULT CLIO TROPHY // THE ULTIMATE HOT HATCH // NO 1 OF 500 // 17K MILES

*FOR SALE* RENAULT CLIO TROPHY // THE ULTIMATE HOT HATCH // NO 1 OF 500 // 17K MILES

Equipment

727 Capsicum Red Paint, Silver Trophy Graphics, Speedline Turini wheels, Sachs Remote-Reservoir Dampers, Trophy Springs, Clio V6 Rear Spoiler, Strengthened Hubs, Twin Exhaust Pipes, Recaro Trendline Seats, FM Radio, CD Player, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Front Airbags, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, 12v Lighter Socket

EXTERIOR

A very well known and much adored hatchback, this is the very first Clio Trophy – No 001 of 500 – the manufacturer press car that started the wave of excitement throughout the UK.

Finished in an exclusive coat of Capsicum Red (727) the car is immediately recognisable as something a little bit special with its Clio V6 rear spoiler, Speedline Turini alloys and 10mm lowered suspension giving this incredible little hot hatch a much more purposeful look. If the unique colour and trim weren’t enough of a giveaway silver Trophy graphics adorn the Clio’s side skirts, clearly identifying this as 001 of 500 Trophies built for the UK market.

Polished and prepared with a fantastic finish and consistent colour throughout, this unique Trophy presents in superb order.

INTERIOR

The interior of the Trophy shows as if it had just rolled off the production line and upon entry to the cabin you are met with the RenaultSport plaque on the driver’s seat frame – No 001 of 500.

Half leather Recaro Trendline seats give the cabin a distinctly motorsport feel whilst providing fantastic support with no signs of wear or creasing to the leather bolsters or alcantara inserts. Steering wheel, gearknob and trims have all survived well while he rear fabric bench seats appear to have never even been sat in.

Being a lightweight Renault means interior equipment is basic but functional with a CD/FM Radio, electric windows, cruise control and air conditioning covering all the bases for usability and comfort.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

Under the bonnet, the Renaultsport-tuned 180bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder is well presented and once warmed is a real thrill. With a potent punch past 4.5k rpm the car comes alive and has sufficient go to upset much more expensive machinery.

The fact that you can use all of the performance almost all of the time makes it a very enjoyable prospect on UK roads.

Gearbox and clutch are easy to operate, with a tactile selection and engagement free of any slack or unnecessary movement. As expected with such a low mileage example mechanical condition of the car it faultless having been serviced by Renault dealers and marque specialists throughout its life.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

Completing the Trophy aesthetic these splendid 16 inch Speedline Turini Alloys show in fantastic condition wrapped in a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s showing plenty of tread depth.

Brakes are in excellent order all round having been overhauled just a couple of hundred miles ago.

HISTORY FILE

In total only 500 examples of the Clio 182 Trophy were produced for the UK market, and this car is number 001.

Owned by Renault UK from new, and first used as a launch press car driven by all of the notable journalists / websites of the time, the car was later moved to the heritage fleet before finding a home with a significant collector.

Having been looked after by Renault UK in-house up until 2010 there are 8 stamps in the original service book with the last significant spend with Joe Macari in early 2023 at 16,709 miles. Over £5k was spent with the London specialist where the front suspension was overhauled with new top mounts alongside power coating of the dampers and springs. Front and rear brake discs and pads were replaced as well as a fresh set of Michelin PS3’s. Finally, a full geometry check and adjustment was carried out to ensure the car drives absolutely as it should.

All invoicing and MOT certificates are present in the history file from new alongside a full book pack with maintenance service booklet.

This presents as an incredible opportunity to acquire the ultimate hot hatch and the very first Clio Trophy to arrive on these shores.

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The car is supplied having had an extensive intake inspection. Warranty, Finance, Part Exchange and Worldwide shipping are all available on request.

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