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She bought it in 1982, but never the cars: the car with 12 kilometers sold for a lot of money
Slovenia🏛️ Politics3 hr. ago

She bought it in 1982, but never the cars: the car with 12 kilometers sold for a lot of money

A Renault 5 purchased in 1982 by a woman who never drove it has sold at auction for €53,711. The car was bought new but remained untouched in a garage for over four decades, accumulating just 12 kilometers of mileage. It was acquired in October 1982 for 40,000 French francs from a dealership in France. Despite obtaining her driver’s license later, the owner never drove the car due to fear of driving. The vehicle retained its original condition, including black French license plates, and was cleaned and prepared before being put up for sale. The auction house Aguttes confirmed significant public interest, noting that while rare sports models like the Renault 5 Turbo typically attract high prices, this basic TL model caused a sensation due to its pristine state.

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She bought it in 1982, but never the cars: the car with 12 kilometers sold for a lot of money

A Renault 5 purchased in 1982 by a woman who never drove it has sold at auction for €53,711. The car was bought new but remained untouched in a garage for over four decades, accumulating just 12 kilometers of mileage. It was acquired in October 1982 for 40,000 French francs from a dealership in France. Despite obtaining her driver’s license later, the owner never drove the car due to fear of driving. The vehicle retained its original condition, including black French license plates, and was cleaned and prepared before being put up for sale. The auction house Aguttes confirmed significant public interest, noting that while rare sports models like the Renault 5 Turbo typically attract high prices, this basic TL model caused a sensation due to its pristine state.

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