Isn’t it like anything? If you want it, you decide if the price is worth paying or not. And in making that decision you’d also have to consider the availability/supply of the exact product you desire and the ease of purchasing it, vs alternatives which might be close but not an exact match...
A couple of Trophys spotted at the RenaultSport Wiltshire meet at Podium Place, alongside an M3 CSL, GT3 RS, NSX and a few other equally nice cars.
@Crookster - was one of them 278?
You’re not wrong, it’s a classic.
One of my favourites is the stretch between Forge just outside Machynlleth, south east to Llanidloes. It’s such a varied 18 miles that’s equally good in both directions, with awesome views along the way.
Lovely idea, I’m all for it.
I wouldn’t take any out, but I’d add the one in (perhaps September) of multiple reds at the Elan Valley.
Loads of us have got that same shot but maybe @SharkyUK has the best original image?
We all love our Trophys but how many of us crave the true OEM look? Generously let’s call it 10% of 500.
Then look at non-Trophys and I can’t imagine another 50 owners would be interested, these are after all an incredibly talented hot hatch but at the budget end of the market where most folks...
Congratulations Stephen, fantastic result.
It was a pleasure to have met you in Wales all those years ago and since, please pass on my best to Jackie. All the very best for you both, and to the family (M & H et al).
Tim
Some alternatives for consideration…
ARM in Newbury. Andy Reid was a Renault master tech with decades of experience and often has a Trophy (or few) in the workshop. He used to run a Megane coupe with F4R and Sadev sequential box, alongside his 205 rally car. Great guy.
Select Motorsport in...
I’m on some dreadful groups where I question whether any members have a double-digit IQ, but this is a lovely place to be. Perhaps it’s the limited numbers, perhaps the desirability of the “Trophy experience” that brings pure and like-minded individuals. I know many friendships have started here...
Apologies, Rojer, been here years and I wasn’t aware paid membership was a thing, my mistake.
I’m sure @Nik will either be able to assist or guide you to someone that can.
Here’s the link if anyone wants a look:
https://cliotrophy.co.uk/threads/119.42235/page-2
I’ve only scanned the thread but it’s great having the history recorded like that.
For someone who filled (one of) their F1 with diesel it wouldn’t surprise me if they were bidding against their business partner in the next room 🤣
Tough life, but as I saw mentioned somewhere it’s the Renaultsport brand that’s the real winner.