Certain automobile marques were always identifiable by a styling trait. In prior years, it was the radiator shell and shape such as that found on a Duesenberg or Rolls-Royce. Even certain models got into the act like the Chevrolet… more»
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Oct 29, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare in the U.S.: 1992 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo
Talk about forbidden fruit: this 1992 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo is a rear-engined sports car that sadly never came stateside while in production. Thankfully, the 25 year rule means it’s now eligible for importation and it’s eons cooler than… more»
Oct 19, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Plug-In Project: 1980 Lectric Leopard EV
Millions of people around the world know them as the Renault 5 and we know them as the LeCar here in the United States. This car has yet another name, it’s a 1980 Lectric Leopard, a battery-powered R5, or… more»
Oct 18, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Free Baguettes: $1,500 1980 Renault Le Car
One look at the baked paint tells you that this 1980 Renault Le Car has experienced plenty of UV exposure. That is hardly surprising since it appears that it has spent its life in sunny California. It needs cosmetic… more»
Oct 12, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Oddball Racer: 1983 Renault R5
While almost any car can become a track car, some candidates seem more unlikely than others. Certainly, a Renault R5 would fall into this category, as despite its rally heritage and impressive performance credentials when found in turbocharged form… more»
Sep 20, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1984 Renault Fuego
I remember an old Jay Leno bit about GM naming their electric car the Impact and how that name maybe hadn’t been thought through too well. Some could say the same thing about the Fuego which means fire in… more»
Sep 12, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Oddball Driver: 1960 Renault 4CV
When the owner purchased this 1960 Renault 4CV, his original intention was to use it as a parts car. It turned out that its condition was too good to use for that purpose, so it has remained untouched for… more»
Aug 26, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One Buck Barn Find? 1972 Renault 17R
Update: The listing appears to have been deleted but you can at least read about it here – sorry! JO I have to be honest, a Renault anything doesn’t usually garner my attention. This 1972 Model 17R is different… more»
Jun 21, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
40k Mile 1980 Renault Le Car
Even though they haven’t been made in 25 years, the Renault R5 has to be one of the most recognizable shapes and designs at least in the last half-century. It’s hard to believe that they actually could be had… more»
Apr 4, 2020 • For Sale • 48 Comments
French Toast: 1955 Renault 4CV
Talk about patina, this 1955 Renault 4CV is loaded with surface rust. I mean, patina. These cars were and still are some of the quirkiest cars out there and they have an unusual drivetrain configuration, not to mention the… more»
Feb 19, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Hog Barn Find! 1987 Renault GTA
Update 2/19/20 – The hog barn GTA is back! After getting bid up to $1,425 the seller has relisted this Renault here on eBay with a $2,500 asking price. From 1/19/20 – I’m serious, this Renault was found in… more»
Jan 26, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1987 AMC Renault Alliance Convertible
In American automotive manufacturing, AMC had always been the little guy that was capable of producing something special for mere pennies. However, time and circumstances would eventually catch up with the company, and they wouldn’t manage to go out… more»
Jan 16, 2020 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Stored For 30 Years: 1963 Renault Dauphine
When it comes to automotive design, the French have always marched to the beat of a different drummer. This is not a bad thing, because it has allowed them to produce a number of unique and groundbreaking small economy… more»
Dec 25, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Homologation Hatch: 1984 Renault R5 Turbo 2
This 1984 Renault R5 Turbo II has been in California since new and is sold with all necessary registration paperwork, a California BAR label, and extensive records detailing, among other things, a significant engine refresh. The Turbo II was… more»
Dec 2, 2019 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Serial Number 0001: 1960 Henney Kilowatt
This one is a bit of a head-scratcher in more ways than one. While a 1960 Henney Kilowatt based on a Renault Dauphine is unusual enough, the seller has this one listed as #0001 even though they started making… more»
Nov 16, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Eclectic Collection: Barn Finds in Baltimore
This listing for what appears to be a shed or barn full of projects doesn’t have much info to go on, and prices listed seem ambitious. But there are some interesting projects here that may warrant a phone call,… more»
