• Powered by a Ford 5.0l V8 • Purchased in the Netherlands in June 2020 • Numbered 49 of 500 • 21,486 miles recorded at last MoT (May 2025) "This hand-built touring car launched the 'neoclassic' look that was popular in the US.

These were cars styled with a 1930s look, but were not a replica of any specific car." - The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile , Volume 1.

Mainly active during the 1970s and '80s, Clénet Coachworks, Inc started life in a production facility in Santa Barbara County, California, where each limited-production model was conceived, designed, and produced by a small team.

Despite their retro styling, Clénets used modern drive trains and suspension systems.

In 1980 the company relocated to more suitable premises in Goleta, California where manufacture of the Series II models continued until the company ran into financial difficulties and ceased production in 1982.

By 1984, Alfred J DiMora had purchased the assets and name of Clénet Coachworks, Inc.

He resta...