149 - 1970 RENAULT R8 GORDINI

1970 RENAULT R8 GORDINI Classic car registration certificate Chassis No. 0209835 • Two owners since new • 89,604 km on the odometer • Mostly original paint • Original wheels and seats included; to be picked up in the Arcachon Basin Introduced in 1964, the Renault 8 Gordini was equipped with a 1,300cc engine and a five-speed transmission in 1966. With its blue paint scheme featuring white stripes and the Cup race that bears its name, it helped an entire generation discover the thrill of spirited driving. This Type 1135 model, of French origin, has 89,604 km on the odometer. Its current owner, a mechanic in the Renault network, purchased it directly from the first owner, who had carried out its mechanical restoration. Most of the paint is original; the front fenders and bumper have been replaced at some point. The car is now equipped with period Gotti wheels and bucket seats. The original wheels and seats are included in the sale and must be picked up in the Arcachon Basin. Maintenance has been handled by the owner, with a general service performed prior to the sale. Its history with just two owners and its period-correct equipment will give its next owner the opportunity to experience the charm of small French sports cars from the 1960s.   1970 RENAULT R8 GORDINI 1300 French historic registration document Chassis no. 0209835 • Two owners from new • Odometer reading: 89,604 km • Largely original paintwork • Original wheels and seats included, for pickup in the Arcachon Bay area Introduced in 1964, the Renault 8 Gordini was equipped with a 1300 engine and a five-speed transmission in 1966. With its blue paint, white stripes, and the eponymous one-make racing series, it introduced a generation of enthusiasts to spirited driving. This French-market Type 1135 has 89,604 km on the odometer. Its current owner, a mechanic within the Renault dealer network, acquired it directly from its first owner, who had performed a mechanical overhaul. The paintwork is largely original; the front fenders and bumper have been replaced at some point during the car’s life. It currently features period Gotti wheels and bucket seats. The original wheels and seats are included in the sale and must be picked up in the Arcachon Bay area. Maintenance has been performed by the owner, and a general service was completed prior to the sale. Its two-owner history and period equipment offer its next owner the opportunity to recapture the atmosphere of the small French sports sedans of the 1960s.