Highlights

Restored at a Renault dealership in 2018
Garage stored since 2017
Regularly driven and well maintained
Registered in France with matching serial numbers

The Appeal

The Renault Estafette is a charming French utility van that has developed a cult following among enthusiasts for its distinctive design and practical capabilities. There's little in the way of frills, but everything in the way of usability. It wasn't long before dozens of these were roaming the European streets, laden with small businesses' wares. They also, of course, made an excellent support vehicle for motorsport.

This 1979 example stands out for having undergone a quality restoration at a Renault dealership in 2018, making it a particularly well-presented specimen of this increasingly collectable commercial vehicle. Having been garage-stored since purchase in 2017 and regularly driven to keep it in good working order, this Estafette is a grand prospect for any enthusiast.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 1979
Purchased by the current owner in October 2017
Underwent restoration in 2018 at a Renault dealership
Well maintained since 2018, though no invoices prior to that date are available
Always parked in an insulated garage since purchase
The serial numbers are reported to match
Has a valid Contrôle Technique until November 2025
Regularly driven since restoration

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The Condition

Presents well both inside and out
No obvious signs of dents or dings
Blue paintwork in good order
White coachline and Renault support branding
Underside appears solid
Dashboard is cracked, but the rest of the cabin is in fine order
Instruments are clear and legible
Upholstery is in excellent condition

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The Mechanics

1108cc 4-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Believed to be mechanically standard
Engine bay looks in good order
The vendor reports that the van is driving well

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