1995 Renault Twingo - it's really sold this time

[Paul]

So it is with a heavy heart and some trepidation that I offer my petite baguette for sale, purely due to lack of use. She's barely turned her wheels in the last 6 months, and I could use the space. It's a shame to see her not being used.



Full thread and oodles of pictures to be found here: forum.retro-rides.org/thread/209333/mon-dieu-petite-baguette-revenue

Purchased from this parish nearly two years ago largely on a whim because my wife said she'd like a go in one, and because it's cute. Look at it. Just look at that cute little face.

So, the facts:

1995 Renault Twingo 1.2 (1239cc Renault 5 engine with the pushrods)
Imported in 1997
LHD obviously
Retractable panoramic roof that is watertight and works as it should
MOT until July (2 advisories...1 for a child seat, and one for incorrect exhaust mounting. I used a cable tie to get it through MOT so stop judging! Now replaced with proper exhaust rubbers!
159,000km - so just short of 99,000 miles. So pretty low for the year!

No history before my ownership, but since I've had her she's had...

• Full service - oil, oil filter, spark plugs, air filter, rotor arm, distributor cap, HT leads, gearbox oil
  
• Suspension overhaul - new wishbones and ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, brand new driveshafts and CV joints - which is about all there is to do on these - to fix a death wobble at 55mph. Eyeballed the tie rods so could probably use an alignment.
• New AP coilovers all round direct from Germany - obviously with next to no km on them
• Rear arches rolled and a smidge of camber put in the rear to allow for 15" wheels

Will be wearing the Borbet As as pictured as they're just perfect - tons of tread all round but the rears have some shoulder scrub from when I was fettling the suspension. Not going to lie, she's currently built for looks not comfort with the coilovers and skinny tyres. Will also come with the OEM 13s and funky retro wheel trims, along with a box of spare lights, the rear wiper which was 'deleted' by a previous owner, other sundry bits and bobs, and even a spare roof!

The major letdown is the paintwork - the lacquer has blown so it's permanently flat and dull...I call it gallic patina. Sills are beginning to look a little crusty but not mentioned on MOT

Too many stickers.

Really not sure how to price this as I can't find another one for sale in the UK, and certainly not modified. Prices overseas vary wildly and thanks to Brexit you'd now have to spend a fair wedge more to bring one in, so I've gone with what I think is fair for a cute, useable, frugal retro. Happy to listed to offers

Will update with more current pictures later in the week.

[aaran05]

Always loved how cute these are

[aaran05]

Always wanted one tbf

[c1jake]

I wish I could buy this back it’s an epic little car. Whoever buys it will be very happy it’s cute and will worm it’s little way into your heart

[Paul]

Mar 8, 2021 9:39:54 GMT c1jake said:

I wish I could buy this back it’s an epic little car. Whoever buys it will be very happy it’s cute and will worm it’s little way into your heart

I really want it to stay in the Retro community, it's so cute! But my fleet is just too big and this little nugget isn't getting used. I lost my dry storage last Autumn and I don't just want to leave her standing 🥺

[Adey]

Right car wrong time...

This is awesome, good luck with the sale

[Flingstam]

Such a cool little car. GLWS!

[Paul]

Mar 10, 2021 13:49:33 GMT Flingstam said:

Such a cool little car. GLWS!

From the man with one of the coolest rides on the whole website that that's quite the compliment! Cheers 😊😘

[Paul]

Deposit taken

Although I'm relieved to say it looks like she'll be staying close to the RR community

[shepaintsmeblue]

Damn, I was too slow ): (for the second time this week annoyingly)

I'd be interested as a back up if it falls through for whatever reason! You've done a cracking job there!

[Paul]

Back up for sale 🙂

Please be aware she's imported, LHD and modified so this may have a bearing on your insurance.

[Adey]

NOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo

good luck with it again

[c1jake]

Timewasters, i had no issue insuring it even when i was 22/23

I’d love it but I’ve got way too many cars I hope it gets a good home

[Paul]

Right, it's definitely gone again!

Hopefully it might be at the Weekender though 🙂

[amam]

Ive now bought this twingo, was on ebay, its gone through two owners I believe since it failed its MOT in july on one rusty sill end (not the end of the world)

its now back on standard struts all round and on its original steelies

[Paul]

Nov 30, 2021 18:08:19 GMT amam said:

Ive now bought this twingo, was on ebay, its gone through two owners I believe since it failed its MOT in july on one rusty sill end (not the end of the world)

its now back on standard struts all round and on its original steelies

BOOOOO! 😉

I had to wait for ages to get those coilovers from Germany 😂

1) please put a thread up in readers rides, I'd love to keep track of her...I know the owner before me is on here too.

2) if you've ever near Essex/Herts/London way I've got the original 13" alloys in the garden somewhere...the tyres are trash but they're yours for beer tokens 🙂

Enjoy!

[amam]

Dec 2, 2021 18:08:09 GMT Paul said:

BOOOOO! 😉

I had to wait for ages to get those coilovers from Germany 😂

1) please put a thread up in readers rides, I'd love to keep track of her...I know the owner before me is on here too.

2) if you've ever near Essex/Herts/London way I've got the original 13" alloys in the garden somewhere...the tyres are trash but they're yours for beer tokens 🙂

Enjoy!

I didn't know it had any 13" alloys, i saw you looked to get some 3 spokes which i think would look great on it, all ive seen it on is its original steelies

Anyway the welding is done now, had to drop the fuel tank to get to it, new back box as old one had a hole in it, new front dics/pads, 4 new tyres fitted as the tyres on those steelies were old/curse word. hopefully find time to MOT it in the next couple of weeks and then get it painted in the next few months

[c1jake]

I loved that car, there’s some old photos of it in my for sale thread it was a nice car

I’d go for a launch colour if repainting it

[Paul]

Jan 3, 2022 21:32:54 GMT amam said:

Dec 2, 2021 18:08:09 GMT Paul said:

BOOOOO! 😉

I had to wait for ages to get those coilovers from Germany 😂

1) please put a thread up in readers rides, I'd love to keep track of her...I know the owner before me is on here too.

2) if you've ever near Essex/Herts/London way I've got the original 13" alloys in the garden somewhere...the tyres are trash but they're yours for beer tokens 🙂

Enjoy!

I didn't know it had any 13" alloys, i saw you looked to get some 3 spokes which i think would look great on it, all ive seen it on is its original steelies

Anyway the welding is done now, had to drop the fuel tank to get to it, new back box as old one had a hole in it, new front dics/pads, 4 new tyres fitted as the tyres on those steelies were old/plop. hopefully find time to MOT it in the next couple of weeks and then get it painted in the next few months

AND WHERE MIGHT I ASK HAVE ALL THE STICKERS GONE?!? 😂😂😂😂

Ah well done, looks like she's being well looked after. The 3 spokes were sold a long time ago but I've still got the alloys.

Did you get the spare roof? It's become a right of passage to carry the spare soft top home when you buy it 🤣. I drove with it resting on my noggin, the guy after me did too, and so on...

Tell me you still have those amazing retro wheel trims 😬

[amam]

Jan 3, 2022 22:36:31 GMT Paul said:

AND WHERE MIGHT I ASK HAVE ALL THE STICKERS GONE?!? 😂😂😂😂

Ah well done, looks like she's being well looked after. The 3 spokes were sold a long time ago but I've still got the alloys.

Did you get the spare roof? It's become a right of passage to carry the spare soft top home when you buy it 🤣. I drove with it resting on my noggin, the guy after me did too, and so on...

Tell me you still have those amazing retro wheel trims 😬

Well after you sold it the car ended up with someone else, they took it for a MOT and the test seems to have whacked the sill with a hammer as it wasn't a rust hole, so they sold it and it went through a couple of owners who both just left it sat

One of them refitted the standard shocks the old steelies with some renault 19 trims

Along the way all the spares have gone, the only thing i got was a box with 2 tatty headlights and the rear wiper motor/arm (which ive refitted now)

So no idea what happened to those nice retro trims or the roof etc

What is slightly annoying is the passenger side floor mat is gone and the rear headlining panel, both I'm sure will be difficult to find