Agreed with the comment about normal people not realising about the values of vees. I had someone in a car park say 'I like that... What's one cost £4-5k??'
The last year or so the car has had quite a lot of press coverage on tv and numerous magazine articles so a lot more enthusiasts are realising how different and special they are.
It's been said numerous times before but is there anything else like a clio v6 on the road? Personally I think the answer is no which helps to explain the values.
I'd agree with exactly that. There are quicker and more nimble cars out there. But the V6 strikes me as an engineering/kit project that somehow made it to full blown production. It's quirky, different to the majority of mid and rear-engined cars out there - yet retains a simple level of driver involvement which means you can potter to the shops with it. The tie-in with the previous R5 Turbo 2s of old simply add a veneer of heritage to its existence. And again, when was the last time you saw one on the road?
It's a magical formula that although not really profitable to the manufacturer, creates a passion and following for one of their products. There should be teams within these firms who's sole task is create and develop slightly irrational, yet highly evocative cars for the public to actively want. Look at the likes of Toyota these days. From the heady heights of Supras, Celica GT4's and MR2s - we're left with the GT-86 and nothing else. And as much as I like and appreciate that car, it's the singular choice amongst a wide stable of bland anonymity.