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£1,690

1981 Renault 5 GTL

Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 24 Feb 2018

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AI Listing Summary

This is a classic Renault 5 GTL race car, originally campaigned in 1981 and prepared by Mark Fish Motorsport. It requires some recommissioning and pre-race prep but is eligible for various club championships and is offered at no reserve, making it a tempting purchase for the 2018 season.

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The car is described as being in need of recommissioning and pre-race preparation, suggesting it's not in pristine condition. However, it is described as corrosion-free and a perfect candidate to be refreshed and returned to the track. This implies it's better than average but not excellent due to the required work.

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A classic hot-hatch race car offered at 'No reserve'! Built and prepared by Mark Fish Motorsport in 1981 In need of some recommissioning and pre-race prep before the season Eligible for 750MC Classic Stock Hatch and other club championships Fabulous fun to drive.

Motor racing doesn't get any cheaper During the mid-1980s, the tenacious little Renault 5 GT Turbo was adapted for racing and competed in the Renault-supported ‘Renault 5 Elf Turbo UK Cup' Championship with great effect until 1990/91.

The cars were largely based on the road-going versions but were stripped, mildly tuned and had a few modifications including brake ducts, a different boost pipe, engine mounts, roll-cage and strut brace.

From 1991, the Clio 16v took over as the flagship one-make, running with the BTCC.

After this time, the Renault 5s completed in their own one-make championship in the early 1990s, then in the 'Super Coupé Cup'.

This was a championship that ran from the mid-1990s to 2003 and catered for many ...