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Very early 1993 Mk1 Renault Safrane finished in Tungsten 608 with many factory options.
Effectively one family owner from new before myself, garaged from new, and with very low mileage of just 43350 miles which will increase with daily use.
The car was first registered with Renault March 1993 - then purchased by the local family I purchased it from in November 2018.
The V5c shows three previous owners - Renault, Mr X, and then Mrs X on his demise in 2015
Safranes were offered with a sunroof as standard equipment early in ‘93. My model does not have a sunroof which suggests this is one of the earliest examples available today. I certainly haven't seen another one.
The body is in incredible condition. The paintwork is superb in optional metallic supergloss tungsten. I have notice three small dings and the lower rear arch had a small rust patch - about 30mm x 15mm which has been treated to prevent further rusting, but needs sanding and repainting. It's a very small patch. There is a small scrape to the rear os panel - again, very minor - pictures available. NB A bit of surface rust has reappeared so this does need attention in due course
The interior is finished in Trocadero Velour, and like the exterior, is in fantastic condition and includes the factory option ‘Comfort Pack’ which provides heated and electrically adjustable front seats and driving position memory. It also has the factory option passenger mirror position dip (on reverse) and electrically operated steering wheel adjustment with memory.
Please note - the passenger side front heated seat no longer appears to work and the rear os electric window appears to have dropped from its runner. The motor works but the window drops at an angle. The switch to control the seats/ wheel can be a little sporadic I’ve noticed.
I have replaced most of the dashboard bulbs as some had blown which prevented the OBC display.
The wheels are factory option lightweight Renault Elysee alloys which need refurbishment. The spare is the original and untouched steel wheel complete with original and unused Michelin tyre.
Original tool kit, owners handbook and service booklet present. V5c present and in my name. Two keys. I also have a few sales brochures to include in the sale
Underneath is solid. The inner sills had a little surface rust which have been cleaned and rust proofed. The underneath has been treated with stone chip and rust protection. Both rear arches required a small patch of welding near the suspension arms prior to the last MOT, but fundamentally the underneath is solid.
Service history.
There are 8 stamps in the service book, 5 by Renault Cardiff, the last two by an independent garage. The last documented service I have by way of stamp is at 28, 188 miles in 2010. Within 500 miles I have changed the engine oil and filter
MOT
Currently MOT’d until end of February 2020
Please do look at the MOT history. The past four MOTs have passed without advisories and previous failures were trivial.
I have fitted three new tyres, the fourth is nearly new from the previous owner (one rear was the original Michelin!) and new front rotors and pads.
It will come with the original Blaupunkt radio/ cassette player driving 6 speakers. Radio code available. This unit is untested as I have fitted a modern unit which will be removed.
Yes, it has the voice synthesiser providing safety warnings - the car does speak to you!
Issues.
The car is fitted with fully automatic air conditioning with separate controls for passenger and driver, but this needs recharging. I have had the system pressure tested and all is fine but it needs converting from R12 to modern refrigerate.
Since new rotors and pads were fitted a few days ago there is a rub noise on full lock. I suspect the dust guard is fouling the rotors. I will endeavour to look at this. Update
I have mentioned the non operational heated passenger seat and one rear window.
I can’t think of anything else.
Oh - yes - some of the baffles in the back box seem loose, sometimes you hear a vibration from the box. The exhaust is gas tight.
Why am I selling it?
I can have only one car, and a daily driver, and no garage. I’m concerned I’m going to ruin its condition. Safranes are super rare in the UK, even rarer in Mk1 format in this condition and with such low mileage.
The cars drives superbly, it’s not the fastest Safrane and occasionally you wish for a little more power from the 12v 2. 0l engine, but it’s a great drive nonetheless
I encourage viewing and test drives are welcome on proof of insurance.
I am located in Penarth, near Cardiff.
I have a few pictures but will provide more on request.
Thanks for reading the long description, if you got this far! and please please please come and view - I'm not a mechanic or dealer but have described it as accurately as i am able
