How many one owner cars are left?
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Anymore for anymore? 
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I’ve got one - even though I’ve been recommissioning it for 3 years 
I think there was a similar thread to this a few years back, it would be interesting to compare.
I think Cue still has his, though I suspect it is now much like Triggers broom. Always enjoyed used as intended. I can’t think of too many others though I sure there must be a fair few out there.
I think Cue still has his, though I suspect it is now much like Triggers broom. Always enjoyed used as intended. I can’t think of too many others though I sure there must be a fair few out there.
Sadly I can no longer claim one owner, but had a good run with Ruby. For anyone doing comparisons, I was owner from new to Dec 2020 when there was a write off 
One person bought salvage, did a bit and sold on to a member here, who has really looked after her.
One person bought salvage, did a bit and sold on to a member here, who has really looked after her.
Number 4 iirc
Ish
It was a press car bought from Renault with a fair number of miles on it.But I guess he gets a pass
Ish
But I guess he gets a pass
You cant be too strict on Harry now
I had forgotten that it was a press car.
But I think I remember him saying in his video with his Trophy,that he got it for a group test,over in France and loved it so much he rang up the Renault press office and asked to keep/buy the car.
That's if my memory isn't playing up on me,that is.
Yeah, mines still going strong.. and that’s an accurate analogy. Two engines, 4 gearboxes… the list goes on..
I thought the car was on the register, but perhaps I did not go through the right process a couple of years ago.
If it is of interest.....Brief history of 158 as follows.
Bought new, and driven by my father through his 80s and early 90s. Never been on track, no accident damage. Still on original clutch, second set of tyres as the originals began to perish. Engine, gearbox and driveshafts all original, never removed or disassembled.
All service and maintenance receipts since new.
I took over the car three years ago.
Dampers original at rear, fronts rebuilt by BG motorsport for the second time in the car's history. New Eibach springs.
Due to the age of the car I replaced the suspension wishbones and bushes all round with OEM last year, restored some paint issues. Interior is original and in good shape. Wheels original and unrestored.
Dealer maintained over the last few years. Timing belt/dephaser/waterpump by dealer last year.
Standard car in all respects except for the exhaust (I still have the original), and poly steering rack bushes, which made little difference.
Looking back over nearly 20 years the car has never missed a beat, perhaps in part because it has been used pretty gently. The only failure I can recall was the tailgate gas struts....and I replaced the headlamps when the originals faded, and they didn't stay clear when I tried to restore them.
If it is of interest.....Brief history of 158 as follows.
Bought new, and driven by my father through his 80s and early 90s. Never been on track, no accident damage. Still on original clutch, second set of tyres as the originals began to perish. Engine, gearbox and driveshafts all original, never removed or disassembled.
All service and maintenance receipts since new.
I took over the car three years ago.
Dampers original at rear, fronts rebuilt by BG motorsport for the second time in the car's history. New Eibach springs.
Due to the age of the car I replaced the suspension wishbones and bushes all round with OEM last year, restored some paint issues. Interior is original and in good shape. Wheels original and unrestored.
Dealer maintained over the last few years. Timing belt/dephaser/waterpump by dealer last year.
Standard car in all respects except for the exhaust (I still have the original), and poly steering rack bushes, which made little difference.
Looking back over nearly 20 years the car has never missed a beat, perhaps in part because it has been used pretty gently. The only failure I can recall was the tailgate gas struts....and I replaced the headlamps when the originals faded, and they didn't stay clear when I tried to restore them.
Still got mine from new 305 
235k ish miles later. Still going, although some cosmetic work needs doing on it, and gearbox needs a refurb.
235k ish miles later. Still going, although some cosmetic work needs doing on it, and gearbox needs a refurb.
Well 231731 but yes it's done a lot of miles, I pretty much done everything in it 
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Well 231731 but yes it's done a lot of miles, I pretty much done everything in it
This is brilliant, some proper mileage!
