I think the Clio was robbed!! ;)
I think if we had only been given 1 vote instead of 3 (possibly like the previous best of this century vote?) or ranked them 1st to 3rd then the Clio 182 Trophy would have walked it .
I gave the GR my third vote for keeping the flame alive this decade but the...
some other pics from the weekend.
Casino Square
Mirabeau corners
Startline
The view of the start line from the Renault apartment
Steve Cropley the Editor in Chief at Haymarket Autocar and Fisichella's disguise to move through the crowds!
When RUK sold off #001 someone posted this picture from the Monaco GP and said it was probably that car but it could have been any of the Press cars.
However today someone sent me some pictures they found and it included a similar picture but before we put the show plate on. Turns out it was a...
Shame the advert couldn't state the number or show a picture of the seat base.
50k miles. So not that low.
Amazed a trader bought the RUK Spider paying about £15k over the usual price and now expects to put another £9k on top and sell it! Its not like it was #001 which some of the other cars...
£10865 including buyers fee is cheapish and it has had a lot of money spent on it but this shows that top money will only be paid for cars close to standard and in excellent condition This was neither.
Dawn's was only 15k miles less (at 45k) but was minty fresh and got 55% more money at £17k
I'm still trying to find out what happened to that as it should have been returned to the Historic Collection in France. I have written to the Renault UK MD
Well it proves the utmost enthusiasm for these class defining and leading hot hatches that Renault Sport built and although the electric car era is bringing it to an end, they will always be loved for decades to come by enthusiasts and the next time you go to a cars and coffee in your Renault...
I think the Chris Harris glowing review in the video is helping for sure.
The buyer will also have the film to show his mates saying I have that exact car.
In fact it was for somewhat selfish reasons of mine that the "Heritage Fleet" got started by me when I was the PR Manager at Renault UK because I wanted to be able to carry on driving the Clio Trophy and V6 after they went off sale!
The Spider from the 90s I kept because it was so unique but...
The low owner low mileage non original Press cars were all lovely.
The R4 in red I can see why it is over £10k on the auction as a mint late model.
I sat in the little R5. Lovely soft squishy seats like Renaults of the 70s and 80s had.
The 3 old Clios were also lovely .
oh and to add to my wish...
Oh yes that is minty fresh. The A110 had a full restoration by RUK when they bought it 4 years ago and it is absolutely ridiculous that they are selling a car that could have been used for decades to come at Press and customer events.
I understand selling the RS cars as the brand is dead but...
The Megane #001 with the red wheels looked very good and definitely is the better of the two. I would be happy to buy that and the Clio Trophy to have a matching pair of #001.
Now just to search down the back of a large sofa but when again will you have the chance to buy 2 #001 cars!
So having viewed the car today I would say it is an honest example that has taken the abuse well and is in much better original condition than the LY V6.
It has a few small stone chips etc but has not had any poor resprays etc that I can see.
The interior also seems good.
So with a little money...