Lot details
Registration No: Un-Reg
Chassis No: 02361587

- Performance variant of the 10 (1289cc) made for the South African market.

- Extensively restored in 1987 and later upgraded to 40mm sidedraught carbs

- Imported to the UK in 2016, NOVA declared and HM Customs duty paid

Vendor Condition Ratings:

Bodywork: 'Very Good'
Engine: 'Very Good'
Electrical Equipment: 'Good'
Paintwork: 'Average'
Transmission: 'Good'
Interior Trim: 'Very Good'

Further Info:

The Renault Alconi was a performance version of the Renault 8 and 10 sold by Renault (Africa) Ltd, a subsidiary of the French Regie Renault Factory. (Note: The door pillar Alconi badge).

They were sold new through their dealer network in South Africa, during the years 1965-1970 and covered by their factory warranty. The concept was intended to increase vehicle sales to a racing mad South African public by taking advantage of their race-track successes in local "Sprint" and "Endurance" races.

Production numbers were only about 400-500 vehicles being sold during the entire production period. These Alconis produced 68 bhp (net), offered 0-60 mph in 11.9sec, top speed of 97 mph (according to "Car" magazine road test) and sold for about 10% over the standard car.

South African Motorsport:
Renault (Africa) managed good sales penetration increases amongst the madly motor sport minded South African public with their active racing and ralling participation and sponsorship program, offering a multitude of Gordini and Alconi race components. During the years 1963-70 when the R8 & R10 model was sold, they won seven overall 1st Saloon car to finish trophies in the annual Kyalami International 9 hour Endurance Races (3 x 4th overall, 1 x 5th overall, 3 x 9th overall). The competition included many international purpose built sports cars (Ferraris, Jaguars, Porsches, Cobras). Also three overall wins in the annual International Total Lourenco Marques Rallies.

The name "Alconi" was obtained by combining the names of the developers, John Conchie and Eric 'Puddles' Adler, who traded as "Alconi Developments". At present these cars are quite popular with collector car enthusiasts and are gaining popularity worldwide.

The example being offered for sale is the R10 with the larger 1289cc engine manufactured in late 1969 being the last year of production and delivered to Mrs N C Green on August 13th 1970. In 1987 the car was sold to Mr C S Smith and a complete restoration was carried out. During his ownership the vehicle was displayed at several car shows across South Africa. In 2002 it was sold to Mr I Marias who had the carburettors changed to 40mm side draughts Gordini type from the original factory fitted 36mm side draughts.

This very unique and believed to be the only one of a few remaining vehicles in Europe