1997 Renault Sport Spider

Highlights

• Rare Renault Sport Spider, one of very few UK-registered examples
• No former registered keepers; in current ownership since new in October 1997
• Largely as it left the factory, with only a sport exhaust and mohair roof added
• MOT valid until May 2027, passed with no advisories
• Will be serviced prior to sale

The Appeal

The Renault Sport Spider is one of the most audacious road-going cars built in Europe. It's a very impressive resume to earn the title, too - built in limited numbers between 1996 and 1999, this is lightweight, mid-engined sports car featuring an aluminium chassis and composite body. That's a single-minded philosophy more akin to Lotus than to the French road-going marque, and it quickly caused quite the stir across Europe. UK-specification cars were notably fitted with a windscreen, which goes some way to identifying them against their screenless Continental brethren.

This yellow example was purchased new on 27th October 1997 - a birthday present from the owner to themselves that they've lovingly kept ever since. Having covered fewer than 9,400 miles in nearly 29 years, it has spent most of its life stored undercover, and is reportedly still driving exactly as it should, something backed by the long, advisory-free MOT.

Key Information

• Mileage: 9,399 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until May 2027
• Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: No paperwork reported

The Detail

• Purchased new by the current owner on 27/10/1997
• Handsome yellow livery
• Stored undercover when not in use for most of its life
• Sport exhaust retro-fitted by a Renault sport specialist
• Mohair roof fitted as a non-factory addition
• Underside appears in solid order
• All dials, instruments and electrics are reported to be in working order
• The vendor reports the engine starts and runs as it should with no known faults

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