What the heck is happening here?

[Lobster]

Browsing Japanese used car site Goonet Exchange, came across this. About £22,500 if you need it. Or can explain why.

http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/usedcars/RENAULT/4/700951014130170809001/index.html

Also, theres a few R4s for sale over there that have aircon. Was this standard or an aftermarket fitment?

 

[Richnd1974]

Strong money... The others on there are pricey but look solid

 

[JdeW]

Nice construction they used a serious hydraulic cylinder! Maybe a means to get rid of nasty passengers aka a sort of 007 R4

 

[reidalpine]

since Japan now going for green to red traffic-lights dropping the intermediate yellow,they need more effective brakes
-in collaboration with Bendix they've come up with this new much more effective air-brake system -Reid.