What's everyone's thought's on this

[NickReilly063]

What's everyone's thought's on this - I don't think it looks anywhere near as nice as a 205 -

1987 Renault 5 GT Turbo 'Dimma'

This Renault 5 GT Turbo is an exceptionally rare Dimma-enhanced version of the iconic modern classic French hot hatch, offered with modest mileage from new and benefitting from an extensive restoration. Under the bonnet sits an OEM-spec turbocharged 1.4-litre inline-four, delivering around...

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[Titan]

That's the first R5 Dimma I've ever seen Nick.

I'm guessing they weren't as common or popular a conversion as the likes of the 205, back in the day?

 

[NickReilly063]

Very low numbers I'd say on the R5 Francis - I don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh unlike the 205.

 

[photo_ed]

Naa. Not for me that Nick just looks like an R5 which has been on a diet of extra pies. The crispness of the lines has been lost for me by the addition of flabby looking fibreglass. I think the Dimma 205 sort of worked better as it had more of a 205T16 look to it, and in period, the split rim 1.9 style wheels did look the biz.

 

[Titan]

I don't think I was ever much of a fan of the "Dimma" look

But agreed Ed, the split rims on the likes of the 205, made
a nice difference I think.

 

[W4KES]

Oddly, I like this, rear high spoiler somehow reminds me of an escort cosworth. Lovely colour and in very good condition…. What is the estimated prediction on price ? Thoughts ?

 

[NickReilly063]

My guess Andy is -

24k however I could be out either way

Same owner from 1997 and like you say it looks a well looked after thing

 

[photo_ed]

My guess Andy is -

24k however I could be out either way

Same owner from 1997 and like you say it looks a well looked after thing

£24k Nick? Really? Interesting..

 

[NickReilly063]

£24k Nick? Really? Interesting..

Let’s see if my gut is somewhere near - time will tell in a funny market - do I get a 10% leeway Chaps

 

[photo_ed]

Let’s see if my gut is somewhere near - time will tell in a funny market - do I get a 10% leeway Chaps

You are the man in the know Nick...

Wondered if you had some inside info.

 

[NickReilly063]

Not on this one however I did on the 205 above that was sold via CC’s
My best friend’s friend was selling it

 

[W4KES]

Could it be that Nick is on commission….. rather than just “ in the know “

I think Nicks alternative name is Matt Bird who also places similar articles on Piston heads …..

Only playing Nick …. Sorry , having a glass of wine and couldn’t help myself !

 

[photo_ed]

Could it be that Nick is on commission….. rather than just “ in the know “

I think Nicks alternative name is Matt Bird who also places similar articles on Piston heads …..

Only playing Nick …. Sorry , having a glass of wine and couldn’t help myself !

I think he's already earning enough commission on those Ragnotti Splitters from France...

 

[Titan]

I think he's already earning enough commission on those Ragnotti Splitters from France...

That sort of reminds me of one of the best Only Fools & Horses episodes, To Hull and Back.

I just so happened to be watching it the other night and reading your post Ed, I now just
have a vision of Nick, setting sail across the Channel in an old boat, to collect a valuable haul
of rare Trophy parts, to get around the old customs....Del Boy style!!

Do you look good in a life jacket Ed?

 

[W4KES]

It’s now live on CC

 

[NickReilly063]

£24k Nick? Really? Interesting..

£21500 with 46 hours to go - not far off now - could have even under cooked it

1987 Renault 5 GT Turbo 'Dimma'

This Renault 5 GT Turbo is an exceptionally rare Dimma-enhanced version of the iconic modern classic French hot hatch, offered with modest mileage from new and benefitting from an extensive restoration. Under the bonnet sits an OEM-spec turbocharged 1.4-litre inline-four, delivering around...

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[Chipper]

I’d rather a Raider or a Pearl White standard GTT.

Thought about buying a GTT a few years ago but the questionable reliability kept putting me off!

I can appreciate the rarity but the 205 dimma and Williams dimma def look better than the 5!

 

[NickReilly063]

@Chipper - this is a bit nice Sir

Iconic Auctioneers - 1994 Renault Clio Williams (Phase 1) #0181 -Sold

It’s the early 1990s and the 1.8-litre Clio 16v is locked in combat for hot hatch glory with the ageing Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9. It’s a better car by many objective criteria, but not a convincingly fa...

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[Titan]

@Chipper - this is a bit nice Sir

Iconic Auctioneers - 1994 Renault Clio Williams (Phase 1) #0181 -Sold

It’s the early 1990s and the 1.8-litre Clio 16v is locked in combat for hot hatch glory with the ageing Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9. It’s a better car by many objective criteria, but not a convincingly fa...

www.iconicauctioneers.com

Damn....that's a punchy guide price.

Will it sell for anything close to that, well the top estimate at least, in the current climate I wonder?

 

[Chipper]

@Chipper - this is a bit nice Sir

Iconic Auctioneers - 1994 Renault Clio Williams (Phase 1) #0181 -Sold

It’s the early 1990s and the 1.8-litre Clio 16v is locked in combat for hot hatch glory with the ageing Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9. It’s a better car by many objective criteria, but not a convincingly fa...

www.iconicauctioneers.com

It will sell and sell well I reckon, First gen Williams with that mileage just don’t come up.

Iconic sold one with 106,000 in 2022 for £33,000…

Someone like the guy who bought the 001 trophy will buy it to add to a supercar collection!

If two big hitters want to bid on it who knows what it could make….!