Red renault 5 gt turbo
Discussion
With work, this could be rescued:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-...
This one looks a better bet:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/renault-5-gt-turbo-89-00...
These cars really have suffered the worst excesses of the Max Power brigade. Especially when you consider that most R5 Turbos on sale now look like something from the pages of that dire publication, whereas every other hot hatch now has recovered (look at the old Fiesta RS Turbos, 205 GTi's, Clio 16v's etc etc, most look fairly standard!).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-...
This one looks a better bet:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/renault-5-gt-turbo-89-00...
These cars really have suffered the worst excesses of the Max Power brigade. Especially when you consider that most R5 Turbos on sale now look like something from the pages of that dire publication, whereas every other hot hatch now has recovered (look at the old Fiesta RS Turbos, 205 GTi's, Clio 16v's etc etc, most look fairly standard!).
(being replaced by 5 spoke OZs)Baryonyx said:
With work, this could be rescued:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-...
This one looks a better bet:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/renault-5-gt-turbo-89-00...
These cars really have suffered the worst excesses of the Max Power brigade. Especially when you consider that most R5 Turbos on sale now look like something from the pages of that dire publication, whereas every other hot hatch now has recovered (look at the old Fiesta RS Turbos, 205 GTi's, Clio 16v's etc etc, most look fairly standard!).
Second one looks good. Do you know if the side decals\stickers are still available?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1988-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-...
This one looks a better bet:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/renault-5-gt-turbo-89-00...
These cars really have suffered the worst excesses of the Max Power brigade. Especially when you consider that most R5 Turbos on sale now look like something from the pages of that dire publication, whereas every other hot hatch now has recovered (look at the old Fiesta RS Turbos, 205 GTi's, Clio 16v's etc etc, most look fairly standard!).
Great looking car. Its really nice to see one as standard as yours, was waiting to see someone pick up on the tailpipe but imo thats an acceptable mod, not a dust bin and looks tasteful.
The only car that Ive always wanted but never been brave enough to have bought one. Mates had them and the second they did anything to them it was problem city!I'd love a really early one or a Raider
The only car that Ive always wanted but never been brave enough to have bought one. Mates had them and the second they did anything to them it was problem city!I'd love a really early one or a Raider
St John Smythe said:
Second one looks good. Do you know if the side decals\stickers are still available?
you can get them but they are over 200 quid and actually come to think of it i havent seen any for white fives. Mike @ gt turbo spares would be able to find them.
They also come up on the french ebay every known again
St John Smythe said:
I've been looking for a 5 GT Turbo recently and they all seem to be knackered or being sold by dealers at silly prices. I'm sure there must be some decent ones left!
ye there are on www.rtoc.org the good ones tend to stay between club membersSirSamuelBuca said:
St John Smythe said:
Second one looks good. Do you know if the side decals\stickers are still available?
you can get them but they are over 200 quid and actually come to think of it i havent seen any for white fives. Mike @ gt turbo spares would be able to find them.
They also come up on the french ebay every known again
SirSamuelBuca said:
you can get them but they are over 200 quid and actually come to think of it i havent seen any for white fives.
Mike @ gt turbo spares would be able to find them.
They also come up on the french ebay every known again
£200! Jeez, that's a lot (relatively speaking). Such a shame there aren't more helpful decal manufacturers to pick up making these sorts of things.Mike @ gt turbo spares would be able to find them.
They also come up on the french ebay every known again
There were two phase two's last year on 4 Star Classics totally mint,completely standard a light blue one and a grey one,one sold for 15k one for 10k,crazy prices and considering that they were sold after a short time makes you think collectionists/enthusiasts are really after them.
Never seen an unmodified 5gtt myself,props to the OP for both the cars.
Never seen an unmodified 5gtt myself,props to the OP for both the cars.
I had 3 as a youngster, and still my favourite hot hatch of all time.
I've come close to buying a few times since, but these cars were poorly built in the first place and most are in need of a huge amount of work. The fact that many of the original parts are no longer available new, and the poor condition of most second hand parts has put me off every time as I fear not being able to return one to original condition without considerable hassle.
If only that volvo hadn't pulled out on me without looking in 1996, I'd probably still have my Raider today
I've got a 90's 911 turbo now, but still miss the 5 GT!
RIP
I've come close to buying a few times since, but these cars were poorly built in the first place and most are in need of a huge amount of work. The fact that many of the original parts are no longer available new, and the poor condition of most second hand parts has put me off every time as I fear not being able to return one to original condition without considerable hassle.
If only that volvo hadn't pulled out on me without looking in 1996, I'd probably still have my Raider today
I've got a 90's 911 turbo now, but still miss the 5 GT!
RIP
Edited by Sifly on Tuesday 12th February 18:39
Sifly said:
I had 3 as a youngster, and still my favourite hot hatch of all time.
I've come close to buying a few times since, but these cars were poorly built in the first place and most are in need of a huge amount of work. The fact that many of the original parts are no longer available new, and the poor condition of most second hand parts has put me off every time as I fear not being able to return one to original condition without considerable hassle.
If only that volvo hadn't pulled out on me without looking in 1996, I'd probably still have my Raider today
I've got a 90's 911 turbo now, but still miss the 5 GT!
RIP
That's lovely. I went through a few hot hatches in the 90s, Astra GTE, Escort RS Turbo, 205 GTI, etc but never had R5. Came close to buying one a few times and regret I didn't. I agree with poor build quality comment though. I think these and the Fiat Uno Turbo were probably the flimsiest.I've come close to buying a few times since, but these cars were poorly built in the first place and most are in need of a huge amount of work. The fact that many of the original parts are no longer available new, and the poor condition of most second hand parts has put me off every time as I fear not being able to return one to original condition without considerable hassle.
If only that volvo hadn't pulled out on me without looking in 1996, I'd probably still have my Raider today
I've got a 90's 911 turbo now, but still miss the 5 GT!
RIP
Edited by Sifly on Tuesday 12th February 18:39
falkster said:
Great looking car. Its really nice to see one as standard as yours, was waiting to see someone pick up on the tailpipe but imo thats an acceptable mod, not a dust bin and looks tasteful.
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Yes to be honest, I dont mind it really, theres very little noise and I like to give it a polish now and againr
Here is a video of it setting off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjISApCh_oU&fe...
alangtt said:
Yes to be honest, I dont mind it really, theres very little noise and I like to give it a polish now and again
Here is a video of it setting off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjISApCh_oU&fe...
very nice mate. good to see local old skool hot hatches from time to time.Here is a video of it setting off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjISApCh_oU&fe...
i'm only in mold, but have been looking for a r5gtt for some time. mate of mine in work knows them inside out.
stunning. always wanted a tungsten grey gt turbo since i passed my test back in 1990, have owned several hot hatch renaults including a clio 16v, a williams, a 172 cup and 2 ph1 172's one of which i still have but still havent even been in a 5 yet, one day i will scratch the itch though.
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