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Highlights

Stand-out unmodified factory condition
Very low mileage of 56,000
Most desirable 132bhp Turbo version
Huge history file
Exceptionally rare car particularly in this condition

The Appeal

There are faster and nimbler 80s coupes, like the Capri or Scirroco. But those are not qualities that single the Fuego out for greatness. Put simply: are there any 80s coupes as charismatic and downright rare as this Fuego Turbo?

We think not. This stunning ‘85 car has got us all quite hot under the collar here at Car & Classic Towers. If the slippery style, lattice alloys, details like the big, shouty ‘TURBO’ decals, the brick mobile phone, the boost gauge and the concealed door handles get you excited, we hear you.

The Fuego was developed to take on rivals from Ford, Volkswagen and Vauxhall/Opel, created in a world that didn’t see the hot hatch coming. Renault was a pioneer of forced induction technology and bolting a turbo to its tiny ‘Cleon-Alu’ engine - as seen in the 12 Gordini, various Alpines and even the Lotus Europa - delivered a healthy 132bhp of urge. Sales were never great and finding a modern-day survivor not unlike searching for small pointy things in big piles of dead grass.

Yet here is one. It must be amongst the best available. Inside and out it is both pleasingly factory standard and in remarkable condition, looking much as if it had just rolled off the production line. It has covered just 56,253 miles from new and comes with a huge history file best measured by weight.

So, there you have it. Perhaps one of the most interesting and unusual coupes of the 80s. Miss this one and you’ll likely wait a very long time to find another one quite this good.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1985
Nine registered keepers in 39 years
Vast history file as shown in photographs
File contains invoices, receipts, MOTs and brochures
Factory handbooks and wallet in good condition
UK MOT history shows very sparing use since 2010, covering around 5,000 miles
Now located in Ireland
Last UK MOT expired 18th December 2023 with no advisories
MOT test showed 55,945 miles on test and now on 56,253 miles
Still wears UK registration plate C756GMA

The Condition

Stand-out good condition with silver metallic paintwork in very good order
There are few signs of age or use to the bodywork and paintwork
Bodywork is straight and highly presented including sills and arches
Factory standard car including TURBO graphics, yellow fog lights, heaadlamp wash/wipe and lattice alloys
Exterior fittings very well kept and complete
Lattice alloys appear to have been refurbished and show few signs of use
Quality 14in Yokohama tyres all round in good condition with plenty of tread
Renault Turbo Owners Club enthusiast sticker in rear window
Very good interior with all-original features showing few signs of wear
Red and grey velour sports seats with barely any aging or wear
Neat detailing inside includes ‘brick’ mobile phone, boost gauge and JVC CD

The Mechanics

Cleon-Alu 1,565cc 4cyl turbocharged engine delivering 132bhp
5spd manual gearbox
Low mileage supported by the MOT history
Huge history file showing extensive maintenance
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on the last UK MOT

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