17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy
Registration - MV55 TOU
Chassis No. - VF1CB220F34252421
M.O.T. - January 2025
Odometer - 103,850
When Renault created the limited edition Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy they turned up the burner under the hot hatch and did so with typical French style. ‘MV55 TOU’ is number 256 of 500 182 Trophies built for the UK market, and is easily identifiable from the outside by the bigger rear spoiler, 16” Turini alloy wheels, red Brembo brake callipers and exclusive Capsicum red paintwork with Trophy logos. Pop your head inside and the Recaro Trendline front seats and the metal plaque displaying the 256/500 production number are further clues that this is no standard Clio. This 180bhp machine can travel from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds, courtesy of its 2-litre 16 valve engine, and it’s wonderfully ‘grippy’, thanks to the Sachs remote-reservoir dampers. This four-keeper example has been in its current ownership for the past eight years and been well looked-after throughout its lifetime. It comes with lots of invoices detailing work carried out, including a major service in 2023 at a cost of £2060, which included a timing belt replacement. MOT records support the 103,850 mileage and show it has covered fewer than 800 miles in the last four years. ‘MV55 TOU’ has a current MOT to 10 January 2025 and the vendor describes the engine, electrics, bodywork, manual transmission, paintwork and interior as ‘good’.
In 2005 Evo magazine crowned the Clio 182 Trophy ‘People’s Performance Car of the Year’, and Autocar declared it to be the ‘World’s Greatest Hot Hatch’. Based on the Clio II and following on from the hugely successful Clio 172, the Trophy was the ultimate evolution of 182 Cup model, and benefited from the extra potency delivered by 182PS and the 4-2-1 manifold, high-flow catalytic converter and dual exit exhaust, and that lower, stiffened suspension with special Sachs dampers that delivered extraordinarily precise handling.
In summary
- Number 256 of 500 built for the UK market
- A very well-presented example of a highly desirable hot hatch
- Received a major service, including new timing belt, in 2023
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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 £5,850
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - MV55 TOU
Chassis No. - VF1CB220F34252421
M.O.T. - January 2025
Odometer - 103,850
When Renault created the limited edition Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy they turned up the burner under the hot hatch and did so with typical French style. ‘MV55 TOU’ is number 256 of 500 182 Trophies built for the UK market, and is easily identifiable from the outside by the bigger rear spoiler, 16” Turini alloy wheels, red Brembo brake callipers and exclusive Capsicum red paintwork with Trophy logos. Pop your head inside and the Recaro Trendline front seats and the metal plaque displaying the 256/500 production number are further clues that this is no standard Clio. This 180bhp machine can travel from 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds, courtesy of its 2-litre 16 valve engine, and it’s wonderfully ‘grippy’, thanks to the Sachs remote-reservoir dampers. This four-keeper example has been in its current ownership for the past eight years and been well looked-after throughout its lifetime. It comes with lots of invoices detailing work carried out, including a major service in 2023 at a cost of £2060, which included a timing belt replacement. MOT records support the 103,850 mileage and show it has covered fewer than 800 miles in the last four years. ‘MV55 TOU’ has a current MOT to 10 January 2025 and the vendor describes the engine, electrics, bodywork, manual transmission, paintwork and interior as ‘good’.
In 2005 Evo magazine crowned the Clio 182 Trophy ‘People’s Performance Car of the Year’, and Autocar declared it to be the ‘World’s Greatest Hot Hatch’. Based on the Clio II and following on from the hugely successful Clio 172, the Trophy was the ultimate evolution of 182 Cup model, and benefited from the extra potency delivered by 182PS and the 4-2-1 manifold, high-flow catalytic converter and dual exit exhaust, and that lower, stiffened suspension with special Sachs dampers that delivered extraordinarily precise handling.
In summary
- Number 256 of 500 built for the UK market
- A very well-presented example of a highly desirable hot hatch
- Received a major service, including new timing belt, in 2023
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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