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For sale on Piston Heads December 2015
£7000
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It is time for the Clio to go, No. 379 of 400. This car is in fantastic condition following a 4 year renovation and lots of blood sweat and tears.
The car has 113,000 miles on the clock, and I'm currently running her around to make sure everything is working as it should be.
This car is 100% original except for a custom built stainless steel exhaust (OEM spec). I hate rust so didn't want another renault one.
So whats been done and why?
Well four years ago I decided to repair the heater and replace the rear brakes, unfortunately I opened pandora's box. It turns out that French cars rust a little bit! (who knew?) So I decided to take it all apart and put it back together again. Here is the list:
New Heater
New rear shocks
New rear brake calipers
New rear brake pads & discs
Refurbished rear beam
both rear rear chassis fully repaired
Rear floor re-sealed and painted
Both rear arches cut out and replaced
Sills cut out and repaired
Front brake pads and discs
refreshed suspension arms
Powder coated subframe
Gearbox stripped, new bearings and seals
New Clutch
New Cambelt, oil filter and plugs
full respray
4 x Toyo Proxies
The car has just had an MOT and a whole host of other small sundries to make sure it all works.
This is the best Clio Williams (1) for sale. I know that because there aren't any others. Its probably the only Clio on the market that doesn't have any rust on it either!
So whats wrong with it? nothing. The wheels need a refurb which I will sort out for the lucky buyer. I also think the door cards could be better, they look a little worn. If I find any over the next couple of weeks I will change them, but stuff for this car is not easy to find!
Any questions please let me know. No silly offers either, a lot of work has gone into this its worth every penny!
service History from previous owners is a little short but looks like this:
6,000 (1994) Gordan Lamb Sheffield
12,000 (1995) Gordan Lamb Sheffield
18,000 (1996) Gordan Lamb Sheffield
24,000 (1997) Gordan Lamb Sheffield
30,000 (1998) Ezra Sugden Worksop
36,000 (1999) Gordan Lamb Sheffield
42,000 (2000) Gordan Lamb Sheffield
48,000 (2002) Junction 28 Notts
54,000 (2002) Renault Reevethorpe Kingston
60,000 (2003) Renault Reevethorpe Kingston
66,000 (2003) Hylton Worcester
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Placed deposit on it today
379 is phisically in A1 condition
No history but looks good
Only thing is log book says engine number unknown
Stick or twist?
theweekendhaslanded
23-12-2015, 00:04
379 is phisically in A1 condition
No history but looks good
Only thing is log book says engine number unknown
Stick or twist?
Hi pal. Both my Williams have engine numbers on the log books. Strange to have that comment. Is the car a cat c or d? Is as though the car has had a check by dvla at some point otherwise why would it have been removed from log book? I suppose you could just add the engine number via dvla. Have you hpi'd the car? That usually gives the engine number.
HPI is clear, came back with nothing, just engine number unknown, didn't expect to see that on the logbook as well!
The car physically has had a full body resto, just a couple of issues regarding the interior that can be sorted easily
Cause for concern?
theweekendhaslanded
23-12-2015, 08:46
I don't think so, it wouldn't put me off. It depends what your plans and are with the car.
Not really for watching it grow in value or as a long term investment
More to enjoy for myself then hand the 1 and the 3 to my two sons when the time is right
if you can send a picture of the oval plate I can tell you what number the engine should be if you want to check
Thanks mate
I've contacted Oliver, the seller, he'll send me the pics in a couple of days
It looks like a williams engine but has been painted a different colour
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Hi Northy
Which one is the engine number?
Justin..
26-12-2015, 13:25
It's not on that plate
I'm buying it anyway before my wife spends my money
The Renault System doesn't show engine numbers now mate. It did last time I checked a VIN number.
I wanted the oval plate for the VIN number.
Has this car def been sold? Is still showing up for sale on a number of sites ...???
Winno.
anyone actually know where the engine number is on the block?
it is to the right of the dip stick on the front of the engine. Nearest the gearbox side. If you take off the air box you should get a good view.
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Ayli Carper
16-01-2016, 22:30
Very nice. More pictures please, and who are those two little fellows across the road trying to muscle in to the photo??? Yours too?
No not mine
That's my neighbour opposite
MG V8 (my 6 o'clock alarm clock) and Elise 130
More pics to follow....
Kind of looks like they're checking out the Williams!
Ayli Carper
17-01-2016, 15:05
IT'S JUST ENVY, or love.
It can happen in the lowliest of vehicles, when they have one, or more particularly two, things in common...
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Ayli Carper
17-01-2016, 15:48
In fact I'd say that Elise was totally smitten.
As my alarm is set for 5.59 I think everyone should be up at 6, and as far as alarm clocks go, I'd say a grumpy old V8 was pretty good.
Hearing a grumpy V8 start at 6am beats a digital beep any day!
I see you still have the van!
379 has a bit of play in the steering and the biting point is very low despite having a new clutch
Any ideas guys?
Ayli Carper
17-01-2016, 21:59
'Fraid I sold it six weeks ago. Slightly gutted but it was very uncomfortable and needed a lot of tlc.
Totally Suzuki-less now for the first time in 21 years. *sigh*
Ayli Carper
17-01-2016, 22:02
379 has a bit of play in the steering and the biting point is very low despite having a new clutch
Any ideas guys?
Cable for the clutch or even the pedal. Changing the PAS fluid for Slik50 made a load of difference to the steering for me - does it shriek at each end of the travel?
No sounds just doesn't feel as sharp as it should do
My Williams 3 is much sharper
Clutch pedal may be a cable issue
ianbirch
18-01-2016, 19:20
The wayward steering COULD BE a worn rubber bush in the column, had to do this fix on both my Williams... the problem is as much age related as mileage.
Solution is to replace the column or adopt the poverty fix which is to weld it up.
Regards Ian
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Looks really nice mate! Very smart!
Dunc
Cheers mate
Getting undersealed next week so will be less stressed about rust!
Ayli Carper
30-01-2016, 17:18
that looks fantastic, well done.
Thanks mate
Just wondering about the colour of the boot strip it looks to have faded to a grey colour or was it always grey?
Thanks mate
Just wondering about the colour of the boot strip it looks to have faded to a grey colour or was it always grey?
The boot strips are well known to fade, mine is the same. Originally when new they are a very dark grey/black, like the scuttle panel under the windscreen. These fade bad to but your looks fine from the pics. Search on the forum, various people have refurbished them.
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Day out in Southend!
Chris197F1
14-03-2016, 15:11
just had a flick through your pics on the previous page mate, the Williams looks amazing!
Thanks mate
Just waiting for a nice sunny day to polish it up!
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The Elise is still in love
Got the sunshine I've been waiting for
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Tried back to black
Worked on the bump strips but not the front grill or boot strip
Winters01
02-04-2016, 18:58
I took off the boot strip and/badges and resprayed with matt black paint came up new :)
A project for another sunny day!
What paint did you use?
Winters01
03-04-2016, 00:36
Was just matt black halfords own.
So woke up nice Sunday sunshine decided to get the car out for a little drive before picking up the Sunday papers. Parked up and looked to my left. Shock! Horror! The mirror was missing. What to do? Decided to retrace my steps and drove back very slowly to my start point then drove to the route to the newsagents and saw it lying there by a speed hump!
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Just fitted new spark plug lead cover from Renault parts direct
That and checking the oil and water probably as far as my mechanical skills go!
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Ayli Carper
23-04-2016, 13:35
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Just fitted new spark plug lead cover from Renault parts direct
That and checking the oil and water probably as far as my mechanical skills go!
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I'm right by your side. I almost cheered when the second of the screws on my ratty original spark plug cover broke. At last - a job I can do!
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Halfords small car cover waterproof and breathable fits the car perfectly
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Just look at how dry the paving is under the car
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Thanks for the advice
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Kerbed a front wheel yesterday what a caaant
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Decided to replace the popped original speakers
Found these ones from Halfords £10 each and managed to get connector cables fromRadioWorld through eBay. Renault left no length to the original cables and used some obscure connectors to the paper (crap) speakers
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Decided to replace the popped original speakers
Found these ones from Halfords £10 each and managed to get connector cables fromRadioWorld through eBay. Renault left no length to the original cables and used some obscure connectors to the paper (crap) speakers
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Sounds much better now for not a lot of money
Connectors cost £10 for 4 pairs
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MOT passed today
On the roads for another year
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Ayli Carper
28-10-2016, 21:11
Any advisories?? Well done.
I made a guitar amplifier using the Renault speakers from another car! (They didn't have bits fallen off them like that though.)
Sounds like a worthwhile upgrade, its been a while now since I used the music system in the Williams, but I do remember it was not exactly a top sounding system. How much have these speakers improved the sound.
If the system before was ??/10 what does the system score now?
Sounds ok
You're not going to get amazing sound from such small speakers. The old ones were made of paper and torn so of no use. The connectors were an issue but managed to get them on eBay
So from 0/10 I would say I'm at a 6.5
I'm still looking for something better though
The W3 is much better due to the larger door speakers
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Hand brake needed adjusting Ayli
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I have quite a few dashboard bulbs out in 0379, any advice on how to replace them all without cracking all that brittle plastic. Could someone recommend anyone in London who could do it?
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Vandella
24-01-2017, 23:06
what dashboard lamps are out, are they on the main dials? they're fairly easy to replace if so.. steering cowel and top dash off and a few bolts to loosen the dials.. pull them forward, take off the cables if needed and untwist the little black bits to free the lamp.. then replace with new ones.. do you have a haynes manual.. or is it simply a case of time.. i reckon u could have it done in a few hours max, even for your first attempt..
the other tree dials are a little harder as they are an arse to get out if i remember correctly..
Some of the main dials and two of the smaller ones and the clock
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New friend for the Williams
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Yep
Electric beast 0-60 4.8 secs
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good buy that. not cheap are they
No not cheap but amazing bit if 21st century technology
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stevie_b
09-11-2021, 21:12
Sold today for £15,150 on Collecting Cars auction. Currently on 117,713 miles.
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1994-renault-clio-williams-1#comments
ianbirch
10-11-2021, 10:47
Sold today for £15,150 on Collecting Cars auction. Currently on 117,713 miles.
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1994-renault-clio-williams-1#comments
Not bad Stevie...was watching this one myself.
Regards Ian
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