Chassis #120: The Unrestrained Clio V6 Trophy Story 🏁 “I doubt we’ll ever see such lunacy as a factory-built, full race-spec, mid-engined hatchback quite like it again.” ~ Anthony akaxauto This is the story behind a true unicorn: a Renault Clio V6 Trophy, one of just 159 factory-built race cars produced for Renault’s one-make racing series. It’s powered by a rear-mounted 3.0L V6 paired with a six-speed sequential transmission. A true hero car to Andrew, discovered playing Gran Turismo 2 decades ago & from Top Gear review of the road-car! A Champion’s Pedigree: This specific example, Chassis #120, is a proven winner. It competed in the German DMSB race series, finishing third in the 2000 championship and, incredibly, winning the Nürburgring race that same year. It currently wears the facelifted 2003 bodywork from later seasons. The Restoration: Imported in 2023, it arrived neglected. Rough bodywork and running poorly. The owner Anthony, immediately began a full strip-down, corre...