Renault Clio Williams 2

[koksracing]

Hi all, spotted this on car and classic and it looks pretty reasonable price wise. I know it’s a cat d but it’s also donkey years old so to be expected to a degree and it’s had a respray.

Anyone know this car? Or any details on it?

Thanks

1995 Renault Clio Williams 2 | Car & Classic

Make an offer on this Renault Clio currently up for offer via Car And Classic Auctions

www.carandclassic.com

 

[16v_paddy]

I don't know anything about it apart from it would have been worth around £1,000 - £1,500 at absolute max in 2008 so the damage to make it a Cat D will be pretty minor.
My Valver was written off as Cat D in 2008 & the cost to fix & make it mint again was £600 so there's no need to be too concerned about the insurance write off from that time

 

[koksracing]

Thanks Dan - that’s super helpful

 

[jonno_c]

Went for 8k?

 

[Dicky Belly]

Did you buy it Pete?
If you did, I’ve got a load of spares you can have.

 

[Cub.]

Did you buy it Pete?
If you did, I’ve got a load of spares you can have.

 

[koksracing]

So I have had an offer accepted for it £8k plus a few hundred quid to car and classic which seems an absolute steal to be honest.

However I ran a quick hpi check / report enclosed and it’s come back with a few items

https://www.vcheck.uk/report/M568KBO-W2KMJ19

1. Current owner has had it 1 year and 7 months rather than 5 years which isn’t too much of a concern
2. It’s been registered as a cat c twice in 2007 and once in 2008.

It only mentions cat d in the advert so just asking car and classic to check as that seems a big oversight to get it wrong in the advert. As Dan says above not surprised it’s a category car as I remembering drive one in my youth and I am sure these cars assaulted many of the local trees and hedges.. but combined with mot’s in 2012 saying about the suspension mounting points being damaged/moved I just want to double check

Not expecting a show car but similarly I just want it to be sold as described. So doing a few more checks.

If anyone has any insight or guidance on category cars or the report that would be great. I had already planned a trip to Haynes breakfast meet in it next week, so probably need some sensible guidance for a change 🙈

Cheers Pete

 

[hopgop1]

Does vcheck just look at the v5 issue date? May explain the ownership discrepancy if the owner changed addresses.

 

[koksracing]

Does vcheck just look at the v5 issue date? May explain the ownership discrepancy if the owner changed addresses.

Yeah that’s a good shout.

 

[Trainerbrow]

Either way, I'd still say that's a bargain, even as a Cat car.

 

[cat171]

So I have had an offer accepted for it £8k plus a few hundred quid to car and classic which seems an absolute steal to be honest.

However I ran a quick hpi check / report enclosed and it’s come back with a few items

https://www.vcheck.uk/report/M568KBO-W2KMJ19

1. Current owner has had it 1 year and 7 months rather than 5 years which isn’t too much of a concern
2. It’s been registered as a cat c twice in 2007 and once in 2008.

It only mentions cat d in the advert so just asking car and classic to check as that seems a big oversight to get it wrong in the advert. As Dan says above not surprised it’s a category car as I remembering drive one in my youth and I am sure these cars assaulted many of the local trees and hedges.. but combined with mot’s in 2012 saying about the suspension mounting points being damaged/moved I just want to double check

Not expecting a show car but similarly I just want it to be sold as described. So doing a few more checks.

If anyone has any insight or guidance on category cars or the report that would be great. I had already planned a trip to Haynes breakfast meet in it next week, so probably need some sensible guidance for a change 🙈

Cheers Pete

I hope it works out, and it's just a Cat D. A Williams 2 would my pick of them.

 

[Trainerbrow]

I hope it works out, and it's just a Cat D. A Williams 2 would my pick of them.

Most common one wasn't it? Sunroof too?

I'd prefer a 1 myself, but beggars can't be chosers on cars like that these days.

 

[Brigsy]

Id be concerned about the suspension damage, incase it does not drive right. Might be nothing, might be driving down the road c**k eyed.

 

[koksracing]

update
So spoke to the owner and car and classic. All of the information they have including v5 says it’s a cat d rather than a c which is good news.

Also it’s had clean mot’s since 2021 albeit not done a lot of miles. I am gonna take a sizeable chance on it. If it works out great, if not, sure it’s fixable with time and money

Cheers for the info + help.

 

[cat171]

Most common one wasn't it? Sunroof too?

I'd prefer a 1 myself, but beggars can't be chosers on cars like that these days.

I don't think they did, the 3's did.

 

[koksracing]

update
Picked up the car from Blackburn this morning and good news, it’s all good. Paintwork and engine/running gear seem in good order.

Looks like the damage was rear end as there has been a panel welded in but looks like it has been done well. Starts, runs and drives - so all good so far!

Dropped it off at my friends to do the cambelt and general check over ready to hit some b roads and car meets with the kids in the back! 👍👍

 

[gez 172]

That is absolutely gorgeous. Well done 👏

 

[koksracing]

Long story short but after 5 months I picked up my Williams Clio phase 2 last night. The guy that was meant to look over it unfortunately couldn’t do it stood as I left it back in October (not even washed). So I got the train up to Shrewsbury last night and picked it up for a 120miles drive back home to Bristol.. risky I know but fortune favours the stupid….

Anyways it made it / car was such good fun to drive even at 70mph on the motorway. Not that many rattles and held temperature all ok. Had to hold it in 5th gear once I got on the motorway, so about 90mins as it kept jumping out but not the end of the world..I have a stronger left arm than popeye now!!!

Now to give it a proper clean and get a few things sorted. Then I will daily it a bit until I get a car for longer journeys

Thanks