1994 Renault Clio 1.8 16V
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Highlights
- Comprehensive restoration
- Original paintwork
- New Brembo brake discs and pads
- Copious recent maintenance completed just 500 km ago
- New tyres and reinforced coolant hoses
The Appeal
Launched in 1990 to replace the hugely popular Renault 5, the Clio matched the sales success of its predecessor and won multiple awards including the prestigious 'European Car of the Year' in 1991. It was also this year that a fuel-injected, 1.8-litre 16v version was introduced to the range - a no nonsense naturally aspirated hot hatch with 137 bhp and a 130-mph top speed.
This 1994 example has undergone painstaking mechanical restoration, using high-quality materials and adhering to manufacturer recommendations. The bodywork has undergone a full professional respray while the original interior has been carefully preserved. The extensive mechanical work carried out includes a new clutch, starter motor, and a fully overhauled electronic ignition system. The braking system has been upgraded with new Brembo discs and pads, and the entire coolant system has been cleaned and fitted with reinforced hoses.
With all maintenance completed just 500 km ago, this Renault Clio is mechanically healthy and ready to enjoy.
The vendor, an automotive engineer, has a life-long passion for these cars and has fulfilled their ambition to own and restore one. Here's their story:
"Since I saw this car on the street in the 90s, I fell in love with it. I am passionate about rallies and I have followed them since I was little. One of my favourite drivers was Jean Ragnotti (Jeanott), who won with several Renaults. Among them was of course this Clio 16v Gr.A model and then a MaxiClio which was a wider than normal Williams Clio.
This 1994 example has undergone painstaking mechanical restoration, using high-quality materials and adhering to manufacturer recommendations. The bodywork has undergone a full professional respray while the original interior has been carefully preserved. The extensive mechanical work carried out includes a new clutch, starter motor, and a fully overhauled electronic ignition system. The braking system has been upgraded with new Brembo discs and pads, and the entire coolant system has been cleaned and fitted with reinforced hoses.
With all maintenance completed just 500 km ago, this Renault Clio is mechanically healthy and ready to enjoy.
The vendor, an automotive engineer, has a life-long passion for these cars and has fulfilled their ambition to own and restore one. Here's their story:
"Since I saw this car on the street in the 90s, I fell in love with it. I am passionate about rallies and I have followed them since I was little. One of my favourite drivers was Jean Ragnotti (Jeanott), who won with several Renaults. Among them was of course this Clio 16v Gr.A model and then a MaxiClio which was a wider than normal Williams Clio.
For me and many others, it is the best car of the 90s, above the Golf GTI, the Peugeot 205 GTI, Ford Fiesta XR2, etc..."
History and Paperwork
- Last technical inspection was done recently and without defects at 210,000 kms and is valid until 09/2025
- Restoration work by AK Garage
- Seven registered keepers according to the CARFAX report and no known accident history
- Invoices available for replacement parts including distribution run, starter motor, spark plugs, etc.
- Last routine service completed 500 km ago
- The vendor is an automotive engineer and maintenance has reportedly been performed by them every 5,000 Km from 2017 (when they purchased the car)
The Condition
- Presents superbly following restoration
- Very smartly presented inside, out and underneath
- Straight bodywork with good panel alignment and well-fitting doors
- Resprayed to a high standard
- Slight surface corrosion to the gearbox protection plate
- New Yokohama tyres recently fitted
- The well-thought-out original interior has been carefully preserved
- Controls, switches, and instrumentation reportedly in good working order
- Slight wear to the original upholstery: small cigarette burns to the front seats and a small hole in the back of the passenger seat
The Mechanics
- 1.8-litre 16v four-cylinder NA engine
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Electronic ignition
- Silicone hoses replaced by DRP hoses as well as clutch pedal, brake pedal and accelerator that have Sparco trims fitted - everything else is strictly original
- New clutch, starter motor and much more fitted during the restoration
Within the last 500 kms:
- New Brake discs, pads and fluid
- New battery
- Flushed cooling system with silicone hoses and thermostat replaced
- Ignition system overhaul with new spark plugs, HT leads and distributor
- New. fuel pump
- Injector cleaning
- Water pump replacement
- New Lambda probe
- New timing belt
- New sensors
- Rocker cover gasket replacement
- All engine mounts replaced
- Cleaning of the entire intake and exhaust system carried out
- Oil, filters, and gearbox valve change
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1994
- Make Renault
- Model Clio
- Colour White
- Odometer 210,523 Kilometres
- Engine size 1800
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Catalunya
- Location International
- Country Spain
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