Description
Rare Renault 16 TS registered 19 August 1974 in original condition and less than 50, 000kms! This second hand car is in surprisingly good condition, with original paintwork and a magnificent light grey velvet interior. This beautiful Renault 16 has undeniably been kept dry over the years and will appeal to passionate lovers of the marque looking for an authentic and exceptional R 16 TX or TS.
This R16 has benefited from a recent serious overhaul, mainly involving the replacement of the following components at 42475 kms: -brake regulator -rear wheel cylinders -brake hoses -front pads and master cylinder, brake servo -capacitor, ignition switch, spark plugs - petrol pump - new tyres and inner tube - alternator, belt - battery - new rear and central silencers - water thermostat - radiator wiring harness replacement - water pump - runs over all distances Equipped with a hatchback body, In 1965, Renault, with Pierre Dreyfus at the helm, wanted to revolutionise the idea of cars by producing the 4L's big sister, which was modular, comfortable and able to offer a standard of living that met the expectations of an increasingly demanding clientele on the move.
Competing with the 504 and DS, the TS version appeared in the catalogue in 1968 with an engine that could cover long distances without tiring, thanks to its 1565 cm3 fed by an inverted twin-barrel carburettor and a cylinder head with hemispherical chambers borrowed from the Gordini engines, it delivered 87. 5 bhp SAE, giving it first-rate performance in great comfort, with independent suspension arms for damping. MAIN FEATURES -Volume body with 6 windows -Designed by Gaston Juchet -Front-wheel drive -Front mid-engine -TS version launched in 1968 -1565 cm3 -87. 5 bhp SAE at 5750rpm -165KM/ H chrono -441812 made out of 1 845959 R16 produced -1060kg -type R1151 -double WEBER carburettor -equipped as standard with long "45" headlamps -4 independent wheels -central front engine -front-wheel drive -4-speed gearbox -equipped with optional Dunlop wheels -revolutionary car With all these arguments, Renault has taken its range to the top, and it's called the R16 TS! You will be charmed by the elegance of this car, its very rare colour combination gives it a certain elegance, its dashboard where its 4 dials with chrome rings fit perfectly, its magnificent grey velvet interior with armrest, equipped with two-speed windscreen wipers, the rear window with defrosting function, the electric front windows, a reading light is even integrated into the roof for greater comfort on board.
The driver's seat is fairly high, so you can get in easily and get out effortlessly. The suspension of this car is soft, and the desire to come and tickle the Citroën ds is clearly established! You will have understood that this is an exceptional car due to its authenticity, its elegance and the period that it recalls with emotion, it will have its place in the garage of a demanding collector. RENAULT 16 TS 46230 KMS original registered on 18/ 08/ 1974 20900 euros 12 months GUARANTEE
