Description
Just 8, 313 km from new — a truly exceptional survivor and one of the finest Renault Clio Mk1 Baccara examples we have encountered.
First registered in Portugal in 1993 and retained by a single owner from new, this Clio Baccara remains remarkably close to the day it left the showroom, combining extraordinary mileage, outstanding originality and complete provenance.
While the sporting versions of the Mk1 Clio often attract the spotlight, the Baccara represented something altogether more sophisticated. Conceived as a compact luxury car, it offered a level of craftsmanship, equipment and refinement rarely seen in the supermini segment of the early 1990s.
Finished in Dark Blue Metallic, complemented by its distinctive two-tone charcoal and grey leather interior with green piping, this Baccara perfectly captures Renault's vision of small-car luxury. Wood veneer trim, generous equipment and an understated character create a driving experience that feels remarkably mature and elegant even today.
Equipment & Features:
• Original Baccara specification
• 1. 4-litre petrol engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Two-tone charcoal and grey leather interior
• Green-piped seats
• Original wood veneer dashboard and door trim
• Original radio cassette
• Original Clio-branded mud flaps
• Factory handbooks
• Two sets of keys
• Portuguese registration from new
Originality & History:
• One owner from new
• First registered in Portugal in 1993
• Just 8, 313 km from new
• Mileage supported by Portuguese MOT history
• Factory handbooks present
• Two original sets of keys included
• Portuguese ownership history from new
Condition:
This Clio Baccara presents in remarkably original, factory-standard condition throughout.
The Dark Blue Metallic paintwork remains in very good order, showing only minor signs of age consistent with careful long-term preservation. The exterior presents exceptionally well, while the original polished alloy wheels retain only light age-related wear.
Inside, the condition is particularly impressive. The two-tone leather interior appears barely used, with no visible wear to the common contact areas. The original wood veneer trim remains beautifully preserved, while the original radio cassette, dealer stickers and period features further reinforce the car's exceptional authenticity.
This is a vehicle that prioritises preservation over restoration.
Mechanical Condition:
• 1, 390cc four-cylinder petrol engine
• 5-speed manual gearbox
• New battery fitted
• Original and highly detailed engine bay
• Excellent mechanical order throughout
Recent Preservation Work:
• Professional paint treatment carried out in August 2025
• Comprehensive exterior detailing
• Paint decontamination treatment
• Multi-stage machine polishing
• Paint protection treatment applied
• Detailed interior preservation treatment
• Careful cleaning and conditioning of interior materials
This is not simply a Renault Clio.
It is a rare opportunity to acquire Renault's most luxurious interpretation of the Mk1 Clio, preserved in a condition seldom seen today.
With a single owner, just 8, 313 km from new and a remarkable level of originality throughout, it stands as a genuine time-capsule example of early 1990s French motoring.
Ready for its next custodian and the next chapter of its story.
All information provided is supplied in good faith and, whilst believed to be accurate, should be independently verified by prospective purchasers.
Viewings strictly by appointment.
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