Highlights
- Restored at a Renault dealer in 2018
- Garaged since 2017
- Regularly driven and well maintained
- Registered in France with matching VINs
The charm
The Renault Estafette is a charming French light commercial van that has earned real popularity among enthusiasts thanks to its distinctive design and practical capabilities. There are no frills, but everything is designed for ergonomics. It didn’t take long for dozens of them to roam European streets, loaded with goods from small businesses. They also made excellent support vehicles for motorsport, of course.
This 1979 example stands out for a quality restoration carried out at Renault in 2018, making it a particularly well-presented specimen of this increasingly sought-after utility vehicle among collectors. Having been garaged since its purchase in 2017 and regularly used to keep it in good working order, this Estafette offers an excellent prospect for any enthusiast.
This 1979 example stands out for a quality restoration carried out at Renault in 2018, making it a particularly well-presented specimen of this increasingly sought-after utility vehicle among collectors. Having been garaged since its purchase in 2017 and regularly used to keep it in good working order, this Estafette offers an excellent prospect for any enthusiast.
History and paperwork
- First registered in 1979
- Purchased by the current owner in October 2017
- Restoration completed in 2018 at Renault
- Well maintained since 2018, though no invoices prior to that date are available
- Always garaged in a secluded garage since purchase
- VINs are reported as matching
- Has a valid Technical Inspection until November 2025
- Regularly used since the restoration
The condition
- Presents well both inside and out
- No obvious signs of dents
- Blue bodywork in good condition
- White beltline and Renault branding
- Under-sill seems solid
- The dashboard is cracked, but the rest of the interior is in good condition
- The instruments are clear and readable
- The upholstery is in excellent condition
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The mechanical
- 1108cc engine with 4 cylinders
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Supposed to be mechanically stock
- The engine bay looks to be in good condition
- The seller states that the van runs well
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