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1986 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo

United Kingdom • 30 Mar 2020

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This 1986 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo boasts a well-documented history, including being a former Renault UK demonstrator featured in Top Gear. Benefiting from a 2012 engine rebuild with performance enhancements and a respray in its original Stratos Blue, this example shows approximately 78,000 miles and presents in excellent condition, making it a compelling alternative to more expensive sports cars of the era.

Condition

7

The car has been repainted and presents very well, with the respray being nearly 20 years old and still stable. Interior is in great shape with only minor scuffs. Mechanically sound with recent overhaul including engine rebuild and sensible upgrades. However, minor imperfections such as a dropping headliner corner and occasional electric door catch issue prevent a higher rating.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

VF1D50105G0042002

Odometer:

78,000 miles

Reg Number:

C33 WRK

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This is a famous car.

It was one of two official Renault UK demonstrators, though it’s the only one that seems to have featured in the media.

It starred in a Top Gear TV road test with Sue Baker at the wheel in 1986 and was the subject of an article by Roger Bell for Motor magazine in the same year, comparing it with an Esprit Turbo.

The result? Roger called it a score draw, with the GTA besting the Esprit’s 140mph top speed by more than 10mph and proving a far nicer car to use in mixed conditions, but giving plaudits to the Lotus for all-out driver satisfaction on twisty roads.