THE LISTING

About this vehicle

1991 RENAULT 19 16V 3 DOOR – RARE MODERN CLASSIC – EXTENSIVE HISTORY

£8,500

Here we have a very attractive and increasingly rare 1991 Renault 19 1.8 16V 3 Door, finished in metallic grey with a black leather interior and retaining the distinctive period appearance that made these such an interesting alternative to the more obvious hot hatches of the early 1990s.

Powered by Renault's 1.8-litre 16-valve petrol engine and paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, the 19 16V was one of Renault's performance models of the era and good surviving examples are now becoming particularly difficult to find.

This example has covered 100,375 miles, has had just 3 former keepers, comes with 2 keys and is accompanied by an extensive history file.

The car will also be supplied with a fresh 12-month MOT for its new owner.

RECENT WORK

As part of preparing the car for sale, it has recently benefited from:

• Original 15-inch Speedline turbine alloy wheels refurbished
• New tyres fitted
• Front brakes replaced at the same time

The freshly refurbished wheels and new tyres really finish the car off and retain the correct period appearance.

HISTORY & PAPERWORK

One of the particularly appealing aspects of this Renault is the amount of historical paperwork that has remained with the car.

It comes with its original book pack, including a service/history book containing 16 entries, together with numerous previous invoices, maintenance records and old MOT certificates.

The paperwork provides a useful record of the car's life and mileage over many years, with historical maintenance covering items including brakes, cooling-system components, exhaust components, wheel bearings and routine servicing.

More recently, there is an invoice from 2022 for over £1,100, covering a substantial amount of mechanical work including the timing belt and water pump, together with brake and service-related work.

For an increasingly rare performance car of this age, having this level of accompanying paperwork is a real bonus.

All of the history and paperwork shown in the photographs will accompany the car.

EXTERIOR

The car presents extremely well in its metallic grey finish and has all the visual ingredients that make the Phase 1 16V such a recognisable early-'90s performance Renault.

These include the distinctive bonnet vent, deeper 16V bumpers and body styling, side skirts, rear spoiler and yellow front fog lamps.

The original 15-inch Speedline turbine alloy wheels have recently been refurbished and fitted with new tyres, which has made a considerable difference to the overall presentation of the car.

As with any vehicle of this age, it should not be expected to be completely free from age-related marks or imperfections, so please study the extensive photographs carefully.

INTERIOR

Inside is the desirable black leather sports interior, which suits the metallic grey exterior particularly well.

The heavily bolstered front sports seats and matching rear seats give the cabin a proper period performance-car feel, while the dashboard retains its wonderfully early-'90s Renault appearance.

The car retains its three-spoke Renault sports steering wheel, original-style instrumentation and 5-speed manual gearbox.

The leather presents very well overall for its age, although there is some expected age-related creasing and wear, particularly around the driver's seat bolster, which can be seen in the photographs.

The car is also equipped with a sunroof and electric windows.

CONDITION

Overall, this is a very presentable surviving example of what has become a genuinely uncommon Renault.

It is, however, a 35-year-old used vehicle rather than a new or concours car, and we are describing it accordingly.

Please study all of the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description and show the condition of the bodywork, interior, engine bay, wheels and trim in detail.

Viewing is welcomed and strongly encouraged before purchase so prospective buyers can inspect the car for themselves and satisfy themselves fully as to its condition.

SUMMARY

• 1991 Renault 19 1.8 16V Phase 1
• 3-door hatchback
• 5-speed manual
• Metallic grey
• Black leather sports interior
• 100,375 miles
• 3 former keepers
• 2 keys
• Original book pack
• Service/history book with 16 entries
• Extensive invoices and previous MOT certificates
• Timing belt and water pump documented in 2022
• Original 15-inch Speedline turbine alloys recently refurbished
• New tyres
• Front brakes recently replaced
• Supplied with a fresh 12-month MOT

The Renault 19 16V has become an increasingly unusual sight on UK roads, and finding a presentable example with its period appearance intact and a substantial history file is becoming increasingly difficult.

For somebody who remembers these cars when they were new, a Renault enthusiast or simply somebody looking for something different from the usual selection of early-'90s hot hatches, this represents a very interesting opportunity.

£8,500

Viewing is welcomed and encouraged by prior appointment.

Please contact us through eBay with any questions or call to arrange a viewing.

ABOUT STRADA AUTO EMPORIUM

At Strada Auto Emporium, we have a genuine interest in classic, performance and enthusiast vehicles.

We aim to describe our cars openly and accurately and would always rather encourage a prospective buyer to come and inspect a vehicle properly than simply rely on an online description.

We are happy to answer sensible questions, provide further information where available and accommodate viewings by prior arrangement.

Vehicle specification

• Make: Renault
• Model: 19 16v
• Year: 1990
• Mileage: 103375
• Engine: 1764
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive Type: 2WD
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Body Style: 3 Door Hatchback
• Colour: Grey

Important information

This vehicle is advertised by an independent eBay seller. The information shown has been taken from the seller's listing. Please review the original eBay advert for the complete description, condition, history, photographs and terms of sale before purchasing.