1979 | Renault R 16 TX

Renault 16 TX 5-speed from the latest series. New delivered in Portugal and excellently maintained. After many dry years, the TX was imported to the Netherlands in 2019 by a Renault enthusiast. You may remember this car from the past; the R16 was a successful French mid-size car with many innovative details. And in the beautiful TX version, it also has a fantastic appearance. A big difference from the standard 16: dual headlights, green-tinted glass, sporty rims, a rear wiper, and, as the highlight, the wafer-thin stainless steel rear spoiler.

The exterior is neat and has been resprayed in the past in the beautiful original color "Santonge metal verni," which has been done well. A slight color difference is visible due to the Portuguese sun, but only a nitpicker would notice. The doors close perfectly, and all seams are correct. All weak points were carefully addressed in the Netherlands. Inner fenders have been installed to protect the rear, and part of the engine compartment has been expertly resprayed. The floors and engine compartment look very good. The rear doors have a few blemishes. It's an honest TX, and where do you still see those?

The interior is in very good condition. The fabric upholstery was replaced in the past, and the seats were reupholstered. The dashboard is original, the beautiful Jaeger instruments have reconditioned orange dials, and everything works as it should. Even the power windows and central locking work perfectly. The "sporty" steering wheel is also beautiful; it has a real 70s look. Mechanically, this 16 TX is in excellent condition, and you'll notice that while driving. The last owner had everything that needed to be done by an R16 specialist. The gearbox has been overhauled, including a new clutch. It shifts perfectly; there's a slight noise in 5th gear, but that's just how the car gets. It also has a new water pump, radiator and hoses, brake force distribution, ignition switch, light/combination switch, starter motor, and temperature sensor. New tires all around, 1-2-3 ignition, and the valves were recently adjusted, along with a new engine and transmission oil change. The alternator with voltage regulator was also recently replaced, and the brake fluid was changed.

Renault used to be a true engine builder, and Gordini has modified the famous 1647 cc alloy engine to extract 90 hp with low fuel consumption. The head has a hemispherical combustion chamber thanks to V-shaped valves with a central spark plug. Truly textbook. The engine in this TX has a remarkable amount of torque; it even feels like a fast car.

The Renault 16 was the Car of the Year. With a striking design and innovative features such as the fifth door with a folding rear seat, front-wheel drive, a wet-cylinder alloy engine, and many other clever innovations, this mid-size car was technically far superior to most other mid-size competitors. Built for a full 13 years, there are now almost no examples left, as rust was its greatest enemy in the Low Countries. Please note: for sale from a private individual, consignment sale without guarantee. We can arrange the RDW inspection for Dutch registration if necessary. More information by email or phone.

You are very welcome in Naarden at the Gooimeer Zuid business park, located directly on the A1. We are flexible and can also be reached outside normal office hours, for example via WhatsApp. Your trade-in car is welcome, and we do not charge delivery fees. We also have extensive experience with the import and export of cars and are happy to provide a complete quote including all your additional requirements, such as export documents, a 14-day registration certificate including a green card, or transport to your front door.