Faking It: 1983 Renault 5, R5 Turbo Replica

The Renault 5 was a front-wheel drive supermini built all over the world by French automaker Renault from 1972 through 1985.  Renault also built an insane mid engine version of the car known as the R5 Turbo, but it was mechanically very different, so building your Renault 5 into a Turbo replica is going to be an exercise in all hat, no horse.  Find this 1980 Renault R5 Turbo Replica here on eBay bidding for $3,050 USD reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Coahuila, Mexico.

International Delight: 1990 Renault R5 GTE

Mention the Renault R5 in the US and most car nuts will think of the flared Turbo Group B rally car.  Yes, the rare R5 RMR Turbo models were awesome machines, but they were an evolution of a modest, economical hatch.  There were millions made, but few found their way to the US.  Find this 1990 Renault R5 GTE here on eBay for sale in Avenel, NJ bidding at $4,300