Description
I've already had R16s of all types. But as I had regretted selling my last TX in 1996 I still wanted one just like it! After years of searching I found one in good condition in 2016.
For me the most important thing was that the body was in excellent condition and there was no corrosion on the rear doors as is often the case!
Back home the body was meticulously cleaned before applying clear wax to the entire floor and wheel arches, the rear axle. Everything. Then I put some hollow body in the longons with a 1. 5m probe.
With its 5-speed gearbox you can drive at ease and quietly. The engine runs without the slightest noise of wear. The brakes, discs, tyres, exhaust and everything else is in good condition and works very well! New radiator, new ignition. It starts up after 6 months, as if it were warm. Never the slightest problem. A great pleasure to drive! We've been out and about on weekends with it.
Otherwise it sleeps in the heated garage. As I wanted to make it more beautiful now and invest in a new paint job, I removed the chrome and started the preparation. Now you can see even better than ever that this R16 has no corrosion! (After a paint job, you'd know less...) Besides, it's never been repainted in its life! That's why I hesitated for so long - The interior, with its dark sky and luxury brown cloth seats, is in very good condition! The dashboard still comes with chrome dials before the black ones arrived. The green tinted windows are very, very rare (!) and make a nice contrast with the white colour.
I'm selling it reluctantly but I need the money to repair one of my 4 other cars, in particular the engine of my **. If you wish, I can also finish it for you. The car can be seen 535km from Paris in 45143 Essen, Germany.
