Highlights

One of only 1,334 Savane variants produced
Retains its Renault Service breakdown vehicle livery
Stored in dry conditions since 1987
Remarkably original

The Appeal

The Renault Colorale Savane was designed primarily for hot climate markets and stands out with its safari-style opening windscreen and open rear windows, perfect for surviving in places like India. The Colorale's compact and familiar proportions are all present and correct, as characterful and likeable as ever. Of the 1,334 Savane examples built, very few are thought to survive – and the seller, a Colorale collector for around 30 years, tells us this is the only one he's ever seen offered in any condition.

This fine motor served as a breakdown and recovery vehicle at Garage de La Gare in Pornic, and still wears its full Renault Service livery with "D" marking for breakdown vehicle and a tow lamp. It's believed to have been withdrawn from service in 1987 and stored in dry conditions until the current owner acquired it in 2021. It's a restoration project – with perforation corrosion to the bodywork, a torn headlining, missing rear bench seat and braking system requiring a full overhaul – and the seller notes with pride just how complete and intact it is; a fabulous foundation to begin a restoration.

Key Information

Mileage: 47,909 km (unverified)
Country of registration: No registration document
MOT status: No current certificate
Technical specifications: 2.4-litre side-valve petrol engine, four-speed manual gearbox
Documentation: No documentation available

The Details

The seller rates the bodywork, paint, interior and mechanical condition as all requiring restoration
The Renault type 85 side-valve engine was last started in 2021; regular hand-cranking has been carried out since to prevent seizing
The driver's side rear brake drum sticks slightly
The entire braking system requires a full overhaul according to the seller
The vehicle is not currently mobile under its own power
The bodywork shows numerous instances of perforation corrosion
The interior is largely complete, including the 2/3–1/3 front bench seat
The rear bench seat is missing
The headlining is torn
Rubber floor mats are present; the rear floor appears rusty
A tow crane/boom is fitted; the adaptation was carried out without modifying the vehicle's structure
The domed headlights and half rear bumpers are present and correct
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