Renault 16 Wanted

johnf2020 · 27-08-2007 5:31pm #1

Hi Guys,,for 2 unsuccessful years I have been looking for a 16.
Any help would be most appreciated.;)

John:)

Silvera · 27-08-2007 9:30pm

There has been an advert in the Buy & Sell classic section for the last few weeks selling a Renault 16 (or perhaps it was a 6?)

Might be worth placing a wanted ad for a 16?!

Have you been in touch with the Renault Club in Northern Ireland?
I have seen some of their cars on display at various shows in the Republic over the last few years.

Hifive · 27-08-2007 10:16pm

About a year ago i spotted a white restored R16 in a Shell station/Renault dealers, just outside carrick on Suir Co. Tipp. The garage is on the Clonmel side of the village and the car was in a small lock up, on the right of the forcourt. I asked in the garage and was told it was for sale.

Alfasudcrazy · 27-08-2007 10:59pm

There's a few for sale in this website (look in the 'for sale' section.

You may have to settle for a LHD one - but you could be lucky to find a good RHD.

http://forum.r16site.com/index.php?sid=2631738a0ec8b127056d408d681d1370

ds20prefecture · 27-08-2007 11:41pm

There is an excellent RHD blue on in the Blessington club. I doubt that the owner is selling (it's mint) but he might be able to put you in touch with someone.

Brian Dempsey 045 860 103 is the club contact (I hope!) so he might be able to put you in touch with the Renault owner.

johnf2020 · 28-08-2007 2:05pm

Thanks for all the help guys;) .I know the car that was seen in Carrick---It is not for sale anymore. The guy who actually owns it(not the garage owner) has decided to keep it. I really dont want a LHD---I can possibly buy the best restored LHD car in europe at the moment but the missus said no way to LHD. Anybody know the Northern IRELAND Renault Club Guys?

Keep me posted

Thanks

John:)

Silvera · 28-08-2007 11:05pm

Perhaps if you contact the 'Association of Old Vehicle Owners Club' in Northern Ireland (google them) they could put you in contact with the Renault Owners Club (ROC).

I suspect that the ROC are a relatively new/small/informal club and may not have an established club contact system or website in place as yet.

warninglight · 29-08-2007 2:10pm

There is a nice TX from kerry, was at Kilbroney last year, but I don't remember it being for sale...

I'll see if I can find a pic if you're interested

johnf2020 · 30-08-2007 12:03pm

I have a pic of that one--75 KY I THINK

warninglight · 30-08-2007 1:18pm

That's the one!

johnf2020 · 30-08-2007 1:58pm

yes pleeese:cool:

RoundyMooney · 31-08-2007 12:20am

Might I suggest www.autoshite.com?

There are a few Renault folk on there.

I have had difficulty signing up there, but if you can get in, there are some excellent finds discussed from time to time.

warninglight · 31-08-2007 1:58pm

I figured you were a auto****e visitor, I've seen that avatar a lot there:eek:

I am a member, but only have something like 3 posts up:rolleyes:

RoundyMooney · 31-08-2007 8:30pm

Yes! I shamelessly robbed the gif from, I believe, one of the owners!

In my defence, it originated on a Steptoe tribute site somewhere;)

Do-more · 01-09-2007 1:15pm

I was in the North during the week and saw a billboard advertising the Omagh Auction Centre's Annual Vetern and Classic Car Auction. Next weekend I think. A long shot no doubt but worth a phone call none the less. (048) 8224 1514

johnf2020 · 05-09-2007 11:25am

Hey guys,,,I got me a Renault 16TS..1970. Fully restored.. Will have in 2 weeks.:D

:cool: Will get pics on. ASAP

johnf2020 · 05-09-2007 11:33am

johnf2020 · 05-09-2007 11:39am

might be able to do this some time soon!!

johnf2020 · 05-09-2007 11:43am

Itsfixed · 05-09-2007 12:40pm

Very nice, well done!

Are you getting it from England? Ebay? Was it expensive?

Would kind of fancy one myself.

MercMad · 05-09-2007 12:47pm

Wow that looks very nice indeed.............early prefacelift too !

johnf2020 · 05-09-2007 1:26pm

I put an ad on the Renault Classic Car club Website.. I got a call from a guy who's car is featured on the R16 Regiter section/Restoration to say that he would sell me the car. I remember seeing the car for sale last year and he wanted crazy money for it---it goes without saying that he got no takers..
He offered me the car at a still expensive price,but I know that all the work is done. Only downside is LHD but its probably a better car for it!!!!

John

Itsfixed · 05-09-2007 2:06pm

how did you get the whole LHD issue past the missis!?

johnf2020 · 05-09-2007 3:12pm

I promised that he we were all going on a run,we would take the R15 or Fuego.

RobAMerc · 05-09-2007 3:21pm

well done mate that looks really good - I forgot about them, my dads friend a real Renault nut had one when I was a kid, well ware.

tc20 · 07-09-2007 1:16pm

@ johnf2020 - well done! Great looking car, and seems in wonderful condition.
When did they start production of the 16? mid 60s? I loved the R15s & R17s too. I wouldnt worry about the LHD, just turning initially will have you double checking, but you'll be fine in no time. Its very handy for checking your blindspots before changing lanes, tho overtaking on a two-way stretch requires great faith in your co-pilot

Best of luck with it!

johnf2020 · 08-09-2007 12:55pm

Thanks TC.;)

Production of the 16 started in 1965 and it ran till 1980---A very long run.When I get it I shall take a pic of my three Renault's and post it up.

John