Highlights

Phase 2 car with 120bhp, improved cooling and updated interior
Restored and repainted in Electric Blue with new decals
Reportedly in current ownership for almost 19 years
Restored over six years including body, paint, interior retrim and mechanical work
Extensive history file spanning over 20 years
Documentation from respected Renault 5 GT Turbo specialist Colin Cook
Recent carburettor, suspension, servicing and coolant repairs since 2025
Over £4,000 invested since 2025 in maintenance
Current MOT to June 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

In the midst of the 1980s hot hatch wars, Ford and Vauxhall’s design teams were busying themselves adding go-faster stripes to the Fiesta XR2 and Nova SRi. Over at Renault, however, the designers were joined by the engineers who ensured the 830kg 5 GT Turbo didn’t just look good; it went astonishingly well too. In fact, it was the fastest hot hatch of its era.

The faster, more reliable Phase 2 put 120bhp through the scrabbling front wheels, helped by a water-cooled Garrett T2 turbo. Today these cars are exceptionally rare, especially ones as good as this Electric Blue example. We’re told the current keeper has owned it for 19 years and it has benefited from extensive maintenance and improvements. He reports that it was restored over a six year period, including a colour change from grey to blue, with work covering body repairs, repaint, mechanical overhaul and a cabin retrim in correct Phase 2 materials.

Mechanically, the car is largely standard but benefits from a small number of performance-oriented upgrades. Over £4,000 of work has been carried out over the past year covering brakes, suspension, ignition and cooling components. A substantial history file accompanies the car.

With a current MOT and significant recent expenditure, this is a well-sorted GT Turbo ready to be enjoyed.

Key Information

Mileage: 107,258 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: current MOT to 5th June 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 120bhp 1,397cc Cleon 4cyl engine with Garrett T2 turbo, five-speed manual, VNT turbo upgrade
Paperwork: extensive history file spanning over 20 years, invoices from specialist Colin Cook, photographic documentation of restoration, handbooks, V5C, 3 keys

Recent maintenance:

05/26:

New expansion tank
Radiator fan switch
Thermostat

09/25:

Four new spark plugs
New brake load compensator spring
Resealing of inner driveshaft and gearbox
New oil return hose

08/25:

New front shock absorbers
Front suspension overhaul
Top mount bearings
Damper bushes
Rear shock absorbers

05/25:

New rear brake pads
Replacement rear callipers
New brake master cylinder

The Detail

Desirable Phase 2 car with water-cooled turbo and 120bhp as standard
Six-year restoration including structural metalwork and professional respray
Repainted in Electric Blue with flow coat finish
Structural repairs to inner and outer sills, floor pans, windscreen surround, and front and rear arches
New decals applied following respray
Very well presented car as can be checked in photos
Black Speedline 13in alloy wheels with matching Michelin tyres dated 2025
Seats retrimmed in correct Phase 2 fabric with bolster repairs
Correct grey GT Turbo carpet set
Door cards, speaker grilles and parcel shelf remain uncut and original specification
Vendor states the rear door cards are free from sagging fabric
AFR gauge fitted discreetly in place of the original clock
Fitted with modern Bluetooth stereo
Electric windows reported as functioning correctly
VNT turbo setup running approximately 17psi, lightened flywheel, Cup breather setup and AP Racing 4-paddle clutch fitted
Extensive maintenance since 2025 totalling over £4,000 detailed above and in photos
No advisories for structure or other areas on MOT

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