28th Jul, 2024 12:00

The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction

 
Lot 95
 

1985 Renault 4 GTL
Just four owners from new and 145 miles covered in past 18 years

Registration - C542 WFX

Chassis No. - VF11128000G0502925C

M.O.T. - 14 May 2025

Odometer - TBC

This charming 1985 Renault 4 GTL is a real rarity, having had just four owners from new. The third keeper owned the car for nearly 24 years, and the vendor has owned it for nearly nine years. MOT records show that 'C542 WFX' has covered just 145 miles in the past 18 years. Today, the odometer reads a mere 60,192 miles. Registered in August 1985, this high-grade Renault 4 GTL has the 1108cc four-cylinder engine, paired with a four-speed manual gearbox. The interior is trimmed in a vibrant red and blue, which looks to be in good condition. It even has the original supplying dealer sticker in the rear window – and a retro WWF ‘panda’ sticker! It has the original owner’s manual too, and the V5.

The Renaut 4 was introduced in 1961 as a roomy four-door family car. It really was a matter of right car, right time, with sales immediately thriving in France and beyond. It took just five years for production to hit the one million mark, and the R4 went on to sell more than eight million models. It was conceived as Renault’s answer to the Citroen 2CV, with the firm using advances in engineering to create a larger, more comfortable and well-rounded machine. As with the Citroen, suspension was soft and ultra-comfortable. While the car was evolved over the years to add more power and better interior features, the core design remained unchanged, which has helped it achieve legendary status today.

In summary:

  • Desirable Renault 4 GTL
  • Just four owners since new

Plenty of original features and details

 

'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following;  Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'

 Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.

 

Sold for £6,750

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


 

Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction, 28th Jul, 2024

This auction of classic, performance and supercars took place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.

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