Renault 12 GORDINI R1173 - no reserve 1971 9800636

Renault 12 GORDINI R1173
Sport & GTs au Mans Classic
Year:
1971
Auction House:
Artcurial
Chassis number:
9800636
Date
July 07 2012
Engine number:
Unknown
Registration number:
Unknown
Body number:
Unknown
Sold for:
€ 17.980
1971 RENAULT 12 GORDINI R1173 - no reserve Carte grise franaise Chssis n 9800636 - Dernier modle du " sorcier
" Gordini - Exemplaire en configuration " coupe " - Voiture en trs bon tat, prte courir Alors que la mythique R8 Gordini
arrive en " fin de carrire ", Renault jette son dvolu sur la nouvelle Renault 12 pour relever le flambeau en comptition.
Tout naturellement, on se tourne donc vers le prparateur Gordini qui a dj fait les beaux jours de la marque au
losange, tant sur circuit qu'en rallye. Telle la chrysalide transforme en papillon, la paisible berline va se muer en une
redoutable sportive, prsente en 1971. Plus que double, la puissance affiche dsormais 113 ch, la bote de vitesses
comporte 5 rapports, et le chssis connat galement de nombreuses modifications: suspensions, barre anti-roulis, ou
encore freins disques (ventils l'avant). L'aspect extrieur n'est pas en reste: des teintes spcifiques sont retenues, tel le
fameux bleu Gordini, et les pare-chocs ont disparu, tandis que l'intrieur bnficie d'un traitement trs sportif. La voiture
prsente offre une prsentation identique aux modles " Coupe " commercialiss l'poque pour prendre part la " coupe
nationale Renault Elf ". Ayant t prpare pour prendre part des preuves telles que le Rallye de Monte Carlo Historique:
elle est dote d'quipements tels que trip master, systme d'clairage optimis, coupe-circuit et protge carter d'huile. Elle a
bnfici d'une peinture neuve en 2011, sur une base trs saine, sa sellerie et sa mcanique sont dans un tat trs
satisfaisant et elle affiche 15710 km au compteur. Un dossier de factures d'entretien l'accompagne, ainsi que des
papiers FIA. On notera que la voiture est aujourd'hui quipe d'un bloc moteur " 807-12 ", en lieu et place du bloc " 80720 " d'origine, le haut moteur est conforme au modle R12 gordini. French title Chassis n 9800636 - Last model of the
" le sorcier " Gordini - " coupe " example - In very good condition, ready to run As the legendary R8 Gordini
approached the end of its career, the new Renault 12 was expected to be the marque's new torchbearer in
competition. Naturally, the company turned to the preparer Gordini, who had already brought them success on the
track and in rallying. As a chrysalis becomes a butterfly, the gentle saloon shed its skin, turning into a formidable
sports car, presented in 1971. The power was more than doubled to 113 bhp, it had a five-speed gearbox, and
various modifications were made to the chassis: upgraded suspension, anti-roll bar, and disc brakes (frontventilated). The external appearance of the car was not forgotten: it retained specific colours such as the famous
Gordini blue, and the bumpers were removed, while the interior was given a very sporty makeover. The car offered is
presented as a " Coupe ", the model that was sold at the time to take part in the " coupe nationale Renault Elf ".
Having been prepared to take part in events such as the Historic Monte Carlo Rally, it is equipped with a trip master,
optimised lighting system, cut-out and sump protection. The bodywork is sound and the car was re-sprayed in 2011.
Mechanically and cosmetically in very good condition, the odometer reads 15,710 km. The car comes with a file of
maintenance invoices and FIA papers. We note that the car is currently fitted with a " 807-12 " block in place of the
original " 807-20 " block, the high part of the engine is consistent with the R12 Gordini engine. Estimation 15 000 - 25
000 Sold for 17,980