"She chose the five‑door TL version with the 1108cc engine and a four‑speed gearbox, and she even selected the uncommon Shale Blue Metallic paint, reference 602. The total cost was nearly 40,000 francs, a significant amount for her modest means. The car first received a temporary registration, 9105 WWA 71, valid for just fifteen days before the permanent plates would be fitted."
"Because she had recently failed her driving test and did not yet have her license, the dealership delivered the car directly to her home. She parked it carefully in her barn at the end of October 1982, and from that day forward it never left. Although she eventually obtained her license, she never felt confident enough to drive the Renault, and for personal reasons she left it untouched."
A Renault 5 five‑door TL with a 1108cc engine, four‑speed gearbox and Shale Blue Metallic paint (reference 602) was purchased in October 1982 for nearly 40,000 francs. The car received temporary registration 9105 WWA 71 and was delivered to the buyer’s home because she had not yet obtained a driving license. The vehicle was parked in a barn at the end of October 1982 and was never driven; the odometer remains at 12 kilometers. The car survived probate and is scheduled for auction by Aguttes in Paris on March 15, 2026, with an estimate of €5,000–€10,000.
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