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1981 Renault R5 Turbo 1
Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Nov 2025
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1981 Renault R5 Turbo 1
US • 9 Nov 2025
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This 1981 Renault R5 Turbo, #276 of 400 initial cars, was restored in 2015 and maintained in a private collection. It features a turbocharged engine, redone red/blue interior, and reconditioned wheels, with only 200 miles added under current ownership.
Condition
8
The car was restored in 2015 and has been maintained as part of a private collection. The listing mentions that the car was refinished in red with tonal Turbo graphics as part of the restoration. The double-staggered metric alloy wheels were reconditioned and refinished in 2015. The Series 1-specific bolstered bucket seats were reupholstered in red leather with striped cloth inserts, and the door panels were trimmed to match. The restoration also included replacing the headliner and blue carpets, which line the rear cargo shelf and footwells. The shock absorbers were replaced in 2015. These maintenance and restoration indicates a well-maintained car with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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50,000 miles
VF1822000B0000316
1981
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
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1981 Renault R5 Turbo 1
Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Nov 2025
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Description
Turbocharged 1,397cc Inline-Four Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Rouge Grenade w/Turbo Graphics Red & Blue Upholstery Metric Alloy Wheels with Red Recesses This 1981 Renault R5 Turbo is #276 of the initial production of 400 cars built by Alpine to homologate the model for racing.
The car was restored in 2015 and acquired by the current owner in 2016.
It has since been maintained as part of a private collection serviced by an in-house collection mechanic.
Finished in red over two-tone red and blue upholstery, the car is powered by a mid-mounted turbocharged 1,397cc inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle.
Additional equipment includes metric alloy wheels, independent double-wishbone suspension, front and rear fog lights, and boxed fender flares.
This R5 Turbo is now offered with a bonded Texas title.
Penned by Marc Deschamps and Marcello Gandini at Bertone, the R5 Turbo debuted at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1980 and was designed to compete in FIA Group 4 rally ra...
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£72,896
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£588,753
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