This 1985 Renault R5 Turbo II (VIN VF1822100F0010090) is said to have only previous documented owner, who kept it as part of a collection of Group B homologation cars–what a garage that must have been. The car is said to be both extremely well maintained as well as all original, and mileage is reported as just under 28k. Excellent photos depict a car that has clearly been well cared for, but also driven and enjoyed properly. Find it here on eBay in Portland, Oregon with reserve not met.

Said to remain all original, the car wears an excellent color combination, and the dark, deep blue contrasts wonderfully with Gotti wheels and gray plastic lower body cladding. A particularly desirable aluminum roof example, closeups show a few scuffs and scratches, but nothing at all indicative of neglect–in fact, the chipped up nose only enhances the car’s coolness, as a proper rally-bred street car should always look at least a tiny bit ragged.

What a shape. Incredible details are found everywhere one looks close enough.

This particular angle is one of our favorites. Like the rest of the car, three-piece Gottis are said to be original

More details… Be sure to check out the listing for many other excellent closeup and full-frame shots. Inside, the driver’s seat shows some bagginess, but otherwise the cabin shows excellently. Orange Jaeger gauges are a treat, and include a small turbo boost gauge above the ventilation controls. Note the long, spindly gear lever and interestingly placed, period Alpine cassette deck. A bolt-in half cage can be seen from other angles.

The ad briefly notes a complete rebuild and reseal, presumably for the engine which is shown partially torn down in additional gallery photos.

Clean and cared for but not obsessively detailed, the original and long time owner deserves credit for the car’s wonderful patina. Hopefully the next owner continues to carefully add to it.