Renault even tried to sell it in the U.S., but very few sold. (Maybe it was too revolutionary for us. But, most likely we didn't buy it because it was a Renault. The Dauphine debacle was still fresh in our minds.)
This is a US spec car, although the seller says the original owner picked it up in France. (Probably through a European delivery program. Back then, most European brands offered that. Some still do today, but the number seems to be dwindling.) The U.S. version differed slightly from the European version. In the U.S. we got twin sealed beam headlights, side marker lights and a different engine. This car looks like it would be an excellent restoration project. The seller has done quite a bit of work already including 4 new tires (tube type), brakes, muffler, carburetor, fuel pump, water pump and more. He say that all lights, signals, horn, wipers, fans, instruments and electrical are working. He says the car has some chips, dents, scratches, hail dings, and "flaws," but minimal rust. It also "starts, runs, drives, and stops well." The ad says the mileage is 7500, which I am sure is wrong.The asking price is a $3999.00. It sounds like you could drive it while you restore it. Or, don't restore it at all. Take it to shows as an example of a well used, but well loved R16.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK, click here to see the Craigslist ad.
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