Don Ro- two hours to go

[Steve Carlton]

Giddy up!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-renault-r5-turbo-2-5/

[Tobra]

That picture gives me a half chubby, woot

[Don Ro]

What the hell, Steve. That's my car...sold it to a kidney transplant Dr. who lived in Beverley Hills.
I guess he sold it to this owner.
Somewhere about 180 - 210 were brought in...Sun International, in LA, was big into them.
I recognize my speakers/tweeters in the door panels and gauges down where I put my radio. Can't see the variable boost control knob on floor boards.
But sure as hell...that's my ex.
I sold it for $28,000 about 15 years ago...Dr. had a hard time swallowing that price.
Bought it for $21,000.
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Thanks, Steve.



PS Yeah, a collector...his "man" came up to the Bay Area and mounted it on their flatbed. Driver told me all about the Dr.'s collection. Amazing.
I called the warehouse about six months later with some info and the "man" (driver) answered. Said the R5T2 was the doc's fav. car...so far.

[aigel]

Maybe you can pay with a kidney? I recall these when new. Cool as hell. But not 60k cool ...

G

[Don Ro]

That “8221 chassis” was one of the cars that Renault had set aside for possible future race...with aluminum roof and a larger displacement engine. Not one of the usual homologated T2 cars.
2,000 lbs. with 210 hp.
The quickest car I've owned from 20 to 100. It would quiver with acceleration.
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Edit: or was it 240 hp....a long time ago and no more paperwork.

[Don Ro]

Not worth that money to me.

[onewhippedpuppy]

That is such a cool car.

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

What an era that was though - those, the Audi's, Lancia's. Flames everywhere

I recall Group B (Killer Bees) was dumped...too many cars killing spectators.

[Don Ro]

What an era, indeed.
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Group B "Killer B's" Rally Car FISA Outlawed 1986 | Epic Speed

[Deschodt]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

Not worth that money to me.

If it helps, we've all done it...
I sold my 356A for 25K
My 356C for 15K.
A 911T for 10K.

All not worth it to me at current prices... Cool car though...
If I was not in Cali I'd totally buy a Delta integrale right now !

[speeder]

Now @ $90k w an hour to go.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Giddy up!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-renault-r5-turbo-2-5/

The R5 Evolution features a larger 1,432cc inline-four equipped with a Garrett turbocharger and intercooler. It is mounted longitudinally behind the front seats and mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

That's what I was hoping to read, it's mid-engined.

I remember when I first learned of these cars years ago, thought it was cool then, still think that today.

Nice find.

Originally Posted by Don Ro

What an era, indeed.
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Group B "Killer B's" Rally Car FISA Outlawed 1986 | Epic Speed

In 1986 after just a few years of competition the FISA outlawed the Killer Bees because of several fatal accidents involving drivers and spectators. Some of the teams mechanics have even mentioned seeing severed fingers stuck in parts of the cars after the races.

Oh my gosh.

Crazy photo in that link.

Watching the video now.

EDIT:
That was a fun seven minutes.

[Don Ro]

Renault 5 Maxi Turbo group B (1985) - Racing Cars

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

Not worth that money to me.

Great story and background, Don. Very cool that you owned it...I bet it was a hoot.

You are right, btw: The prices for some fairly unspectacular cars are spectacular.

[sammyg2]

33 years old, 415 miles per year.

It's a shame you didn't get to drive it

[DonDavis]

Now at $120k

[DonDavis]

Sold for $125k.

[Don Ro]

Sold: $125,000
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Jesus Martha!!! Who knew?
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I took it into Dinan for some reason, can't remember. Steve said he was impressed with the layout.
Yeah, Paul, it was a hoot. Not bad for a little push rod engine.
A common comment from passengers was something like, "Oh my God!" and "What IS this thing?"
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This one was my second one...first one was red, but not the 8221 chassis. I ran an off ramp too hot and hit a street lamp post head on. It didn't budge.
Only knee bruises...and some personal beat up. I was a damn fool when younger...trying to be somebody, I guess.
Kept a car cover on it in the garage...couldn't look at it.
Sold it to a guy (don't remember his name) in NY for $6k.
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BTW, I think I sold this black one more than 20 years ago...bad memory.
I had some aftermarket wheels on it...gave the OEM's to the Dr. with the car.
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Unreal auction. Amazing. Boo hoo.
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[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

Amazing. Boo hoo..

Don't think twice.

There were folks on this board that opined that SC's would never increase in value: "Too many". When I bought my 964 I was told I'd never get my money back.

Sure.

On and on. I have never lost money on a specialty car after driving them, a lot.

YOU drove it, Don, that is all that matters.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

There are a lot of people with a lot of money. That is pretty clear. Seems crazy to me.

All looking for a place to hide it. Sometimes feels like the hobby is passing me by, because I'll be damned if I see the value in what many cars are selling for.