Competition vehicle
Unregistered
Matter bodyshell no.

430- Genuine Laguna BTCC
- Car probably driven by Alain Menu, 1994 BTCC runner-up
- Kept as if it had just finished its last race
- No reserve
 
Seeing racing as an excellent promotional tool, Michel Gigou, head of Renault’s UK subsidiary, decided to enter the Laguna in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), as soon as the model came out in 1994.

Straightaway, it proved faster than the Renault 19 that preceded it and scored several victories in the hands of Tim Harvey and, especially, Alain Menu, who finished second in the championship.

The following year, Renault joined forces with Williams and won the Manufacturers’ title, ahead of Vauxhall, Volvo and Ford.

A success reaffirmed in 1997, with both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ titles (the latter for Alain Menu), thus confirming the qualities of the Laguna BTCC.
 
The car in the auction today is a genuine Laguna from the 1994 season.

It is probably the car used by Alai...