Steve Hennessey
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I have decided to sell my GTL. I wanted to sell it 3 years ago but was persuaded not to by Malcolm :eek: but the time has now come to pass it on to a new owner.
I did 85,000 virtually trouble free miles then took it off the road 8 years ago as I did not want it to deteriorate. I had this mad idea that I would restore it to concours condition before I retired but realistically I know that I just don't have the time due to other constraints.
The mileage now is 158,000 and it's been stored in a dry garage but has gathered a layer of dust (see photos). It is likely to start up if I put a battery on it. Slight bit of noise from the timing chain at tickover, but that's it. Unlike many of the 4's I've seen on this website and on ebay, this is a very solid and straight example. A few minor dents in the bodywork, paintwork very faded but it has a respectable chassis. The rear legs have been welded properly and I replaced the driver's side floor pan. The interior is very good with no nasty rips or tears. I have carried out my own maintenance and apart from servicing every 6000miles, fitted a new clutch, another gearbox and a better carburettor from a R5 (commonly known as the Hennessey Hot-up kit)!!.
It will need servicing and checking over for the MOT but you won't find anything nasty. There is a leak from the heater radiator or control tap as a tiny amount of water can be seen inside the car.
I also have a R5 Mk1 with a very low mileage (approx 30,000) engine and gearbox that is suitable for the 4.
Included in the sale will be a load of very useful secondhand parts including body panels, engine parts, gearbox's, suspension and so on.
So, to sum up you will be getting my Renault 4, a Renault 5 for spares and loads of useful secondhand spares. This is to be sold in one lot and you will need a trailer to transport both vehicles.
I am asking a realistic £1400 for the lot. I would appreciate only serious enquiries.
Thanks
Steve
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The second phase of my sale will be my collection of brand new GTL spares which includes genuine body and chassis parts. I will list these once my 4 has sold, not before.
I did 85,000 virtually trouble free miles then took it off the road 8 years ago as I did not want it to deteriorate. I had this mad idea that I would restore it to concours condition before I retired but realistically I know that I just don't have the time due to other constraints.
The mileage now is 158,000 and it's been stored in a dry garage but has gathered a layer of dust (see photos). It is likely to start up if I put a battery on it. Slight bit of noise from the timing chain at tickover, but that's it. Unlike many of the 4's I've seen on this website and on ebay, this is a very solid and straight example. A few minor dents in the bodywork, paintwork very faded but it has a respectable chassis. The rear legs have been welded properly and I replaced the driver's side floor pan. The interior is very good with no nasty rips or tears. I have carried out my own maintenance and apart from servicing every 6000miles, fitted a new clutch, another gearbox and a better carburettor from a R5 (commonly known as the Hennessey Hot-up kit)!!.
It will need servicing and checking over for the MOT but you won't find anything nasty. There is a leak from the heater radiator or control tap as a tiny amount of water can be seen inside the car.
I also have a R5 Mk1 with a very low mileage (approx 30,000) engine and gearbox that is suitable for the 4.
Included in the sale will be a load of very useful secondhand parts including body panels, engine parts, gearbox's, suspension and so on.
So, to sum up you will be getting my Renault 4, a Renault 5 for spares and loads of useful secondhand spares. This is to be sold in one lot and you will need a trailer to transport both vehicles.
I am asking a realistic £1400 for the lot. I would appreciate only serious enquiries.
Thanks
Steve
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The second phase of my sale will be my collection of brand new GTL spares which includes genuine body and chassis parts. I will list these once my 4 has sold, not before.
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