The Renault 5, aka “Le Car,” was a popular hatchback in Europe during the 1970s and 1980s. Because, you know, Europeans love nothing more than cramped spaces, awkward designs and walking to their destination. The 5 was known for its tendency to break down at the slightest hint of trouble, and its unique styling that […]
What is better than a classic Renault offered at an estate/garage/junk sale? How about a collection of 20 of them offered for who knows how much money. Find this collection of Renaults offered for an undisclosed sum of money in Monticello along with a 1980 Archer T5 replica for $12,500 via craigslist. Tip from Munky. […]
The Renault 5 Turbo was a homologation special that shoved a turbocharged engine into the middle of the normally front-drive Renault 5 platform. It was more than just a hopped up option because it completely transformed the car from a bespectacled Dr Jekyl into a fire-spitting Tyrannosaurus Rex. Find this 1981 Renault 5 Turbo I […]
The Renault 5 was a front-wheel drive supermini built all over the world by French automaker Renault from 1972 through 1985. Renault also built an insane mid engine version of the car known as the R5 Turbo, but it was mechanically very different, so building your Renault 5 into a Turbo replica is going to […]
Mention the Renault R5 in the US and most car nuts will think of the flared Turbo Group B rally car. Yes, the rare R5 RMR Turbo models were awesome machines, but they were an evolution of a modest, economical hatch. There were millions made, but few found their way to the US. Find this […]
The Renault 5 Turbo was a homologation special that shoved a turbocharged engine into the middle of the normally front-drive Renault 5 platform. This transformed the R5 supermini into something of a legend, and while you can’t miss the Shakira sized rear fender flares, many drivers have been surprised to see a Renault leave them […]
The Renault Le Car was sold through the soon to be defunct AMC dealer network, but didn’t displace much American product because both the car, and sales figures, were low. According to Popular Mechanics magazine the Le Car was known as the “French Rabbit… low on style, but high on personality and practicality.” We couldn’t […]