Full Description
FOR SALE
A pristine special edition Renault Clio Mk1 1.2 Oasis with just 5,665 miles.
EQUIPMENT
Body side mouldings, high fashion Oasis side decals, tinted glass, security window etching, halogen headlamps, tilt/slide sunroof with twin sun blinds, side impact beams, rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, computer padlock engine immobiliser, security window etching. Dealer Accessories: Mud flaps, tailored carpet mat set, Boot tray liner, Renault Pioneer stereo CD player with detachable security panel.
EXTERIOR
It is only on a very rare occasion that such a beautifully cherished and immaculate mass-produced car is found, and this Mk1 Renault Clio fits this narrative perfectly. Finished in factory original Glacier White, (Code 389), the paint finish is simply incredible with a beautiful uniform shine throughout and the original panels are pin straight. Having been garage stored from new and truly cherished throughout the mere 5,665 miles covered, the underside is incredible with factory wax and markings still visible, and shock absorber labels intact. The wheel arch apertures are spotless. The windscreen has a small chip in it. All trim is unmarked and originality seekers will be pleased to see the supplying Renault dealer number plates, rear screen sticker and original Oasis side decals. Removable Festival of the Unexceptional window stickers are also attached. An astonishing example throughout.
INTERIOR
It is difficult to detect any aspect of this typically French sumptuous interior that cannot be described as showroom. The incredibly comfortable ‘Connemara’ velour upholstery, (Code 0J), is virtually perfect with no visible wear or markings to the seats and matching door cards. The interior plastics, fascia and trim are as new and items such as the steering wheel display prominent veins found only on very low mileage cars. Even the delicate twin sunroof blinds are fully intact! The spotless boot area contains the wheel brace clipped to the side wall and further signs of conscientious ownership is apparent in the protective carpet mats and boot tray liner over the pristine boot carpet. An interior that is difficult to distinguish from a 1996 showroom example!
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The frugal 1149cc four-cylinder petrol engine develops 60bhp and 93Nm of torque to achieve a top speed of 100mph and 0-62mph in 13.5 seconds. The engine bay is spotlessly clean for show exhibiting and factory stickers and labels remain to the bonnet underside and identity plates and panel stamps are untouched. The vehicle performs impeccably, and the 5-speed gearbox is tight and precise.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The standard Oasis specification ‘Piccolo’ wheel stylers remain fitted and are in superb order, as are the steel rims still with clearly defined rim stampings. Replacement 155/70 R13 tyres of matching brand have covered less than 1,000 miles and the spare tyre is unused. Servo assisted dual circuit brakes bring the car to a steady and straight stop.
HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 31st October 1996 by Renault Main Dealer, Wests Garage (Cambridge) Ltd, the car was pre-registered in order to help achieve a sales target. One week later the car was sold to a Mrs Nunn at a sale price of £7,360, as evidenced by the original order form/sales invoice in the history file. Clearly conscientious about preservation of her new car, Mrs Nunn specified dealer optional mud flaps, tailored carpet mat set and Boot tray liner. Perhaps she knew she were to keep her Clio for 23 years until 2019 when she sold the car with only 1,257 miles on the clock after having it strictly garaged all its life! The previous owner purchased the car in 2022 and has attended such classic car events such as the Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional (FOTU) whereby it featured in the Concours de L’Ordinaire category complete with bespoke display board and windows stickers which remain with the car.
Following the sale by the original owner in 2019, the car was fully recommissioned including a camblet change and the most recent service was carried out in October 2024. The comprehensive history file further consists of the PDI check sheet, service invoices and every MOT certificate from the first in 1999 to the present day to fully verify the astonishingly low 5,665 miles covered. Absolutely all handbooks, service book, manuals and dealership point of sale literature is included in the Renault document wallet and there are two keys with the supplying dealer fob. Completing the history file is an original and deliciously 1990’s brochure featuring the special edition Clio Oasis and Club Med models. Personal inspection and drive of this factory fresh example will not fail to impress and it is difficult to imagine finding a better example. This is one for the collector, ideally called Nicole!
MOT November 2025, HPI Clear.
