Comprehensive rebuild and restoration with photographic record and invoices
Stored for five years before recent recommissioning
Original features restored, including period-correct indicators, badges, stereo, and speakers
New Yokohama tyres on freshly powder-coated Speedline wheels
Carburettor fully refurbished by a specialist
The Appeal
The Renault 5 GT Turbo is a true icon of the hot hatch world. Its boxy aesthetics and impressive performance made it a worthy competitor to the likes of the Peugeot 205 GT and the Volkswagen Golf, and depending upon who you ask, completely surpassed them, too.
Now, these cars are amongst the rarest of the European hot hatches and this particular example, first registered in 1991, is a simply superb time capsule to an undeniably more exciting time - and is bound to attract plenty of admiring glances. Carefully restored and recommissioned after five years in storage, the car comes with a wealth of paperwork and will certainly attract enthusiasts of 1990s petrolhead culture.
History and Paperwork
First registered in 1991
Extensively restored and rebuilt between 2005 and 2006
Car has reportedly been in storage for the last five years
Purchased by the vendor in June 2023 and has undergone some work
However, it's done remarkably little and is still in much the same condition
Valid MOT until May 2025 with zero advisories
Paperwork file includes:
V5c document
Photographic record of the car’s condition pre-rebuild
Invoices for the rebuild and restoration
A collection of old MOT certificates
Some older invoices, dating back further
Latest MOT certificate
The Condition
Attractive, boxy lines make this diminutive hot hatch a real headturner
All shut lines are tight and correct to our eyes
Black trim detailing is in good order with no major faults
Light patina to the badges and branding
Glasswork and lenses are all sound with no chips, cracks or fractures
Fitted with peroid-correct indicators
Car is sitting atop some newly powder-coated speedline alloys
Shod in a full set of new Yokohama tyres
The underneath of the car is free of substantial corrosion
Suspension and bushes look clean and well-kept
Two minor chips on the paintwork as seen in photos
Highly appointed, distinctly 90s interior
Grey fabric seats with red patterned detail
Period dashboard with inset dials
All dials and instruments are clear and easy to read
Some light wear here and there, though nothing substantial
New music player and speakers fitted
OEM gear knob is a little loose
New mats all round with new period-correct carpet from Youngtimers in France for front and rear door cards
Resin on driver door card bled through when strengthened
Other than this, however, it's in fine condition
The Mechanics
Powered by the sharp 1397cc C1J Turbo i4 engine
5-speed manual transmission
‘Yellow spec’ engine rebuild circa 2006 with less than 20,000 miles done since
Fitted with a cooling upgrade kit
Full stainless steel exhaust
Coilover kit installed
Engine bay is in excellent order
Vendor has replaced water hoses, the header tank, and a boost hose
Carburettor fully refurbished by a specialist
New front discs and pads throughout
The vendor informs us that the car is running well and boosting brilliantly
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