£60,750
1983 Renault 5 Turbo 2
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 14 Nov 2020
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£60,750
1983 Renault 5 Turbo 2
UK • 14 Nov 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Renault 5 Turbo 2, formerly owned by Alan Mathews, boasts a well-documented history and recent maintenance. Finished in Pearl White with a red velour interior, this homologation special shows 46,992 km (29,199 miles) and is offered with original documentation and a comprehensive history file, making it a great opportunity to acquire a cared-for example.
Condition
7
The car appears to be in very good condition, with minor cosmetic imperfections. It has been well-maintained and recently serviced, with no advisories on its most recent MOT test. The car also comes with a comprehensive history file, including old invoices, receipts, and magazine articles.
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29,199 miles
PGP 473Y
1983
Auction
VF1822000D0000379
LHD
United Kingdom
£60,750
1983 Renault 5 Turbo 2
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 14 Nov 2020
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Formerly part of the prolific collection of Alan Mathews, the Renault and Alpine enthusiast.
Homologation special, mid-engined, wide-bodied, turbocharged, hot hatch - only in the 1980s Indicating 46,992 km (29,199 miles) and first registered in Europe.
Been in the UK since 1985
Finished in Pearl White with a striking red velour interior and 4-stud Turbo 2 alloys Formerly part of Alan Mathews' noted Renault and Alpine collection Impressive history, including old invoices and receipts, magazine articles featuring the car, and period photographs taken during Alan Matthews’ ownership A good example of one of the most characterful hot hatches ever built In 1980, Renault introduced their new R5 Turbo as a pure homologation special to compete in 'Group 4' racing and international rallies.
The 5 Turbo was based on the production Renault 5 Alpine, but Renault Sport engineers scrapped the standard front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout in favour of a mid-engine, rear-drive setup.
In 1981, J...
Price Analysis vs Other 5 Turbo 2s
£53,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£83,721
Median Price (Since 2020)
£133,909
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd Nov 2020
Latest MOT mileage:
46,365 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Apr 2019, 46,365 kilometers
Passed
On 3rd May 2018, 44,668 kilometers
Passed
On 14th Jun 2016, 44,613 miles
Passed
On 23rd Sept 2015, 44,530 kilometers
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Coolant leaks
- Oil leaks
- Exhaust fouls bodywork
- Parking brake cable fouls rear anti roll bar
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