Highlights

Very tidy and factory standard Phase 1
Recent full service and new clutch slave cylinder
Well maintained and regularly serviced
Part of a classic car and bike collection
Car will be sold with a fresh MOT

The Appeal

They called it Clio, but that is where the similarity between this Sport V6 and Renault’s Papa & Nicole supermini ends. Ok, we’ll concede the looks are a bit similar too, but everything else? Not one bit.

The Sport V6 was a mad idea. There had been nothing like it before, and there never was again. For starters, it was hand-built by Renault RS Division and TWR as a halo model for showrooms and a weapon on the track. It got Renault’s 3L V6 engine - of course it did - which was, naturally, located behind the seats, and drive was switched to the rear wheels. Pumped up bodywork and a 6spd gearbox completed a car that looked like a hot hatch but had all the brio of a supercar.

Just 256 were built in RHD for the UK. Depending on your source, between 100 and 200 remain. Classically finished in Iceberg Silver with a black leather and suede interior, this very well-kept example has covered less than 80,000 miles with its handful of keepers.

The current keeper acquired it last year to join his large collection of cars and bikes. It has been little used but comes to market with a fresh service and new clutch slave cylinder, the latter a not insignificant investment. The service book shows regular servicing throughout the car’s life.

The car is very well kept and a good example of the early Phase 1 model. It will be sold with a fresh 12-month MOT.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st November 2002
Eight registered keepers
Acquired by current keeper in May 2024
Part of a large classic and bike collection
Little used by seller but stored in a dry garage
Well maintained with details provided below
Freshly serviced prior to sale
Clutch slave cylinder has just been replaced
Serviced twice since February 2023
Last MOT test showed no advisories and 80,139 miles on test
Car will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT prior to sale

Service history showing approximate mileages provided by seller:

2002: PDI: 18 miles
2004: 17,000 miles
2005: 28,000 miles
2005: 41,000 miles
2007: 67,000 miles
2009: 72,000 miles
2011: 74,000 miles
2013: 74,000 miles
2016: 76,000 miles
2018: 78,000 miles
2025: 80,000 miles

The Condition

Original and unrestored car in Iceberg Silver metallic
Paintwork presents well with some minor stone chips and bubbles to note
Due to originality buyers should expect minor signs of age to exterior
Bodywork presents well with no reported damage, dents or accidents
Factory correct 17in alloy wheels in good order
Mix of tyre brands fitted, showing good sidewall condition and plenty of tread
No structural advisories for underside on last MOT in 2023
Black leather and suede interior with stitched decals to backrests
Interior shows well in photos with few signs of age even to high traffic areas
Driver’s seat bolster and sill trim show light wear
Factory standard interior that even retains its factory radio cassette system
Fitted with Momo Race steering wheel as shown
Exterior lights front and rear in good order with light age as shown
No reported electrical, switchgear, dial or lighting faults
No dashboard warning lights advised

The Mechanics

2,946cc ES9 227bhp Phase 1 V6 engine
6spd manual gearbox
Regularly serviced and maintained as detailed above
Stamped service book as detailed above
Recent services completed during current ownership
Clutch slave cylinder recently replaced, which is a big job
No reported running or driving faults
No advisories on last MOT in 2023

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