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This 1983 Renault 5 Turbo II is a 3rd hand car from France, it has 157.650km. The first owner kept it for 17 years, while the current owner has owned it for 10 years. This model is distinguished by its "vintage" engine preparation of about 260 hp. The current owner, a mechanic by profession, has refurbished the entire engine. This car has been driven less than 4.000 km since then. The car has a normal French registration.

On the outside the car is in excellent condition. The paint in its original red color has only a few minor flaws visible in the gallery. The seller indicates that this 5 Turbo is free of corrosion, having been fully restored by the previous owner (photo file available).

The interior is in very good condition. The buckets have no tears or holes but show signs of sagging. The steering wheel and dashboard are very well preserved and show no visible patina. On the modification side, a 6-point bolt-on roll bar has been installed.

The 4 cylinder of 1397cm3 developed 160 hp when it left the factory. This one has been disassembled and prepared to about 260 hp. The seller indicates that the engine is the original one, but modified. The mechanics have been completely rebuilt less than 4,000 km ago. Among the works (documented in photos) are:

- New injectors
- Modified injection 160 ml/30s per injector (against 100ml original)
- Clutch and receiver
- Revised cylinder head and new valves
- Spheroidal graphite iron liners GR600
- Camshaft 265
- New starter
- New alternator
- All oil and cooling hoses replaced with silicone
- New radiator and exchanger
- Oil change done this year with Motul 300
- Complete overhaul of the gearbox

The car has been fitted with a vintage replica "Devil" muffler.

The car has 4 Renault Sport replica rims in very good condition with new Toyo T1R tires. The brakes have been completely rebuilt: new master cylinder, avia hoses and 4 grooved and drilled discs have been installed. All the silentblocks have also been replaced by harder ones.

The seller is a private individual located in France in Saint Denis Catus (46) and accepts visits during the sale. The car is sold with its complete restoration file, its vintage repair manual (in digital version) and its certificate of authenticity.

The seller wished to define a reserve price.

Informations Covid-19 : Our services continue without interruption. It is still possible to buy and sell on Benzin. However, we do not send photographers to your home and you will have to wait until the end of the lockdown period to pick up or receive your car (in the case of a delivery).

Auction information

Dates

Auction opening date: Jeudi 2 Avril 2020 08:00
Auction end date: Saturday 11 April 2020 21:30

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