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»
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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»
Nov 2, 2019 • For Sale • 31 Comments
48K Mile 1983 Renault Le Car
The Renault 5, or R5 – also known as the Le Car in North America – certainly has one of the most recognizable shapes in all of the auto world. This 1983 Renault Le Car can be found here… more»
Oct 24, 2019 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Who Would Restore A 1983 Renault LeCar?
Wow, a Renault LeCar, I haven’t seen one of these in years and honestly didn’t think it was possible for one of these to last 36 years, but here it is. Of course, to look this great, it took… more»
Sep 27, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 500 Sold: 1965 Renault Alpine 110
This 1965 Renault Alpine A110 is listed for sale in Mexico, where the seller claims it was one of only about 500 cars sold there. I suspect this is one of the Mexican-built Dinalpin editions, as Renault contracted the… more»
Aug 26, 2019 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Museum Piece: 1928 Renault NN1
While Renault produced 150,000 examples of the NN1 model during 5-years of production. They are not a particularly common sight today. Therefore, to have the opportunity to write about two different cars that have appeared on our desks here… more»
Aug 20, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Quirky French Project: 1924 Renault 6CV NN
We’ve all seen project vehicles where the restoration has proceeded at a snail’s pace, and this Renault 6CV (or Renault NN) is a perfect example. The owner purchased the car 30-years-ago as a restoration project, and this is as… more»
Aug 1, 2019 • Classifieds • 14 Comments
READER AD: 1980 Renault 5 Le Car
Reader Kenyon W is helping the owner of a small collection of classics get the cars moved along. The first one up is this Le Car, which has been parked for the past 25 years. It’s dusty and is… more»
Jul 31, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: Scotty’s 1987 Renault GTA Survivor!
It’s always a sad day when a person decides to sell a vehicle, especially when it’s been trouble-free and is fun to drive. Such is the case with my beloved 1987 Renault GTA. This is a fantastic little car… more»
Jun 30, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Electric: 1960 Henney Kilowatt
Although the Electric car was born more than 100 years ago, it is still a rather uncommon sight to come across a classic electric. Scarce, with some interesting key players in its development, the Henney Kilowatt was an American… more»
Jun 16, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Return of the Adobe: 1984 Renault LeCar
The French, despite being our longest running allies, are too often the target of jokes told by silly Americans. Who here among us hasn’t imitated a snooty Parisian waiter or enjoyed laughing at movies that ridicule their eccentric Gallic… more»
Jun 15, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
The Nicest One Left? 1978 Renault 17 Gordini
One of the Renault models that we had in the U.S. was the 17, along with the LeCar. For years those were the only two Renaults sold here. Looking back on it now, I can’t believe that even those… more»
