About The Blaauwbank Collection:

This lot is part of The Blaauwbank Collection, an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning nearly a century of motoring. The collection showcases everything from practical classics to high-end collector cars, all carefully curated and stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled storage hangars in Central South Africa's arid climate.

For overseas buyers, this is an opportunity to acquire classic cars that have never been exposed to salted roads and the damp European climate.

Shipping Logistics:

A fixed-rate containerised shipping quote of £1,189.00 (Cape Town to London Gateway Port) has been secured by the seller via export agent VA Auto Traders (excludes SA transport and UK port fees).

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Highlights

Export model with larger 847cc engine
Smart pale blue with black vinyl interior
Very well preserved dry climate car
Just two former registered keepers
First owned by the Rhodesian Government

The Appeal

Renault saw the success of Citroën’s 2CV and set out to make it better. More spacious, more modern and equipped with a practical rear hatch, these rugged, simple and utterly reliable cars make great classics, particularly now that Renault has decided to reboot the model.

Original, unmodified survivors as good as this Export specification RHD car are hard to find. It is a pretty example in light blue with a very tidy and unmodified black vinyl cabin. It has an interesting backstory, having been first registered to the Rhodesian Government before spending its life in the dry, temperate inland region of South Africa.

That benign climate has been kind to it, and the vendor describes it as a dry, straight, and rust-free survivor. He also tells us that it consistently attracts more attention at motor shows than even the most expensive supercars on display. For anyone seeking a quirky, characterful classic with interesting provenance, don’t miss this.

Key Information

Mileage: 166,220 km indicated
Country of origin: Southern Africa (originally registered in Rhodesia)
Technical inspection status: offered without technical inspection
Technical specs: Billancourt 845cc four-cylinder petrol, 4spdmanual transmission
Paperwork: All SA export paperwork, local export clearance and local customs declarations are included with each vehicle sold from The Blaauwbank Collection

The Detail

Described as an unrestored survivor by seller
Pretty and well kept pale blue paintwork in good order with few signs of use
Smart exterior chromework and fittings including front corner nudge bars
Steel wheels in good condition with chrome hub caps
Black vinyl interior in good order
Export model with larger 847cc Billancourt engine

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