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£8,651

1982 RENAULT FUEGO CABRIOLET USA

France • 7 Jul 2012

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AI Listing Summary

This is a unique 1982 Renault Fuego Cabriolet USA prototype, designed by Heuliez for the American market but never commercialized due to AMC's difficulties. The car is in running condition, with a 1.995 cm3 turbo engine, and features US-specific modifications. Sold for 10,722 € at auction.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as being in good condition, with an attractive interior and a white vinyl hood. The engine has been recently restarted, and the exhaust and fuel systems have been serviced. However, it's a prototype that was never fully commercialized, which may affect its overall condition and value.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

HZ1982-1

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

1982

RHD/LHD:

LHD

1982 RENAULT FUEGO CABRIOLET USA - no reserve Sans carte grise Châssis n°HZ1982-1 - Sans réserve - Prototype unique - Version USA - Les joies du cabriolet - Ex Salon de Paris 1982 Depuis le milieu des années 50 et l'épisode raté des Dauphine Export, Renault tente en vain d'investir le marché américain.

Ni la Dauphine, ni la Floride rebaptisée Caravelle pour conquérir les USA, ni la R16 ne sauront séduire les américains amateurs de grandes automobiles.

Mais dès 1974, la crise du pétrole a changé les mentalités et les habitudes nord-américaines s'adaptent peu à peu aux automobiles compactes.

La régie Renault va d'abord rencontrer un petit succès amusé avec la R5 Le Car, sorte de jouet roulant qui amusera plus qu'il ne séduira les américains.

C'est pourtant l'occasion pour Renault de commencer à se faire un nom sur le marché et de prendre en 1979 des participations, puis finalement de racheter le constructeur Americain Motors Corporation en difficulté.

De ce rachat naîtront les AMC A...

Points of note

£1,885

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£5,427

Median Price (Since 2020)

£10,909

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