1988 Renault 5 GT Turbo
Highlights
- 1.4L Turbo I4 with 5-speed manual transmission
- Excellent basis for a restoration
- Some new parts fitted
- Running, braking and driving
- Valid MOT until June 2024
The Appeal
First introduced in 1972, the Renault 5 quickly became nearly synonymous with French motoring. That compact, squared-off styling and perky performance made it a treasure for any ambitious petrolheads and became a keystone for the burgeoning hot-hatch movement.
Little wonder then that the Hot Hatch GT Turbo hit the market in February 1985 - with a modified 4-cylinder 8-valve engine. The result was a charismatic car with an impeccable power-to-weight ratio.
This example has recently undergone some mechanical work, and following some restoration work is sure to be a fantastic, eminently usable retro classic. We’ve no doubt it’ll be very rewarding for the dedicated enthusiast.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1988
- The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
- In current ownership since May 2021
- Currently indicates 141,294 miles
- Valid MOT until June 2024
- The car has spent quite some time off of the road
- While the car is driving and has a valid MOT, the vendor highlights it as a recommissioning project
- Small mileage discrepancy between MOT tests recorded in 2006-2007, we're unsure why but most likely a clerical error by the test centre.
- Paperwork file includes:
- V5c document
- Some invoices dating back as far as 1997
The Condition
- Externally, the car is brightly presented
- Some signs of wear with the odd paint chip
- Some small dents and dings
- All branding and GT Turbo appliques are intact
- Speedline alloys require some restoration
- Newly fitted iLink tyres
- Sills, jacking points and scuttle area require attention and welding
- Underside is generally looking a little tired
- The car’s interior is highly original but requires some attention
- Seats have some rips and tears
- Steering wheel is worn
- Instruments and plastics are original, with some light wear
- Door card plastics are faded
The Mechanics
- 1397 cc C6J turbo I4 engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in fair order with some age-commensurate wear
- New parts reported by the vendor include:
- Rebuilt carburettor
- New fuel pump
- New fuel filter
- New water pump
- New thermostat
- New oil and spark plugs
- Car is starting, driving and braking
- MOT carried only some advisories for the tyres
- All the same, the vendor recommends recommissioning the car before returning to the road
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1988
- Make Renault
- Model 5 Turbo
- Colour Red
- Odometer 141,294 Miles
- Engine size 1397
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
6
bids
from 5
bidders
- an•••• £5,100 18/01/24
- Bi•••• £5,000 17/01/24
- vi•••• £4,100 11/01/24
- ch•••• £4,000 11/01/24
- vi•••• £1,600 11/01/24
- da•••• £1,500 11/01/24
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