Please note that the images were provided by the seller Highlights Stunning no-expense-spared restoration of the iconic hot hatch Every original detail recreated Full service history Completely stripped back and rebuilt Presented in collector-quality condition Overview Every derivative of the first-generation RenaultSport Clio was an absolute gem, but there’s only one that was deemed worthy of the honour of Pistonheads Hot Hatch of the Century.

That prestigious accolade was reserved for the Clio 182 Trophy – a car that wouldn’t have existed were it not for the model’s unswerving popularity in the UK.

Back then, the 182 was the hot hatch darling of the moment, at a time where the breed was undergoing something of a resurgence in the UK alongside models such as the MINI Cooper S and Honda Civic Type R.

And Britain was the biggest market for most of them, with over 3,000 Clio 182s a year finding homes here during the peak.

As a result, we had a huge influence in the ultimate 182, not ...