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Chassis no. VF8J637120R417080

- Extremely rare top of the range version of the Espace II

- Well-preserved original condition, less than 59,500km from new

- Excellent on-road performance

- No reserve

 

Following the success of the Espace, designed by Matra and launched in 1984, Renault further developed its first mass-produced people carrier and unveiled in 1991 what was later known as the Espace II. While retaining a fibreglass body, it had smoother styling with a very cohesive overall appearance. The interior was better finished and more comprehensively equipped. A total of 317,225 cars were built until 1997 and several versions were available.

 

The Espace II from the collection is a ‘Grand Écran’, based on the RXE, which was itself the top of the range model with a high standard of equipment including electric windows, a leather steering wheel, plush carpeting, twin sunroofs with blinds and central locking. The Espace Grand Écran (‘Big Screen’ in French) could be recognised by the logos on its front wings with the stylised letter ‘G’ of Gaumont, the film production and distribution company, and was equipped with ABS, a radio/CD player and special upholstery. Finished in pearl grey and powered by the 2.2-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 110bhp, this comfortable car is in well-preserved condition, both outside and in, where the blue-green hues of its immaculate interior echo the bodywork. The odometer is reading 59,434km and after being laid up for several years, the car will need to be serviced before being driven.