1981 Renault 5 GTL Série 1 [R1229]

1981 Renault 5 [R1229] in Insomnia, Movie, 2002

Class: Cars, Hatchback — Model origin: — Made for: CDN

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Author	Message
wickey ◊ 2006-05-17 20:32	pretty rare in Alaska I think
130rapid ◊ 2010-09-24 15:30	Side strip and "Rally Red 705" confirm 1981 MY. If we trust it's original still or rebuild with origins, of course.
Gag Halfrunt ◊ 2010-09-24 15:33	Probably a 5, since the film was mostly shot in Canada. (The LeCar name was not used in Canada.) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0278504/locations -- Last edit: 2010-09-24 15:34:19
130rapid ◊ 2010-09-24 15:51	However all details match to "LeCar".
Gag Halfrunt ◊ 2010-09-24 15:55	As would be expected on a Canadian-specification 5... /vehicle_76777-Renault-5-1980.html P.S. Made for CDN -- Last edit: 2010-09-24 15:57:21
130rapid ◊ 2010-09-24 16:01	Gag Halfrunt wrote As would be expected on a Canadian-specification 5... Linked Canadian R5 is older than 1980, rather 1977-1979 (e.g. has old dashboard). Looking on your sample I suppose Canadian R5 was the mix of French and US cars elements, than LeCar twin. This Canadian sample has colour from French chart, no side strips, however LeCar bumpers, seats and sidemarkers. -- Last edit: 2010-09-24 16:16:30
Gag Halfrunt ◊ 2010-09-24 16:44	To be honest, I didn't think there'd be any difference between US LeCars and Canadian 5s apart from the badge.