Call us sentimental for the eighties, but who could say no to a face like the one on this little French, ah, beauty. OK, so maybe the Renault 5 Turbo 2 isn’t the most sensuous sports car ever created, but its still one that we’d gladly call our own.

Despite the brick-like styling of the Renault hatch, the 5 Turbo is basically a turbocharged rally car for the street. This mid-engine screamer was built for nothing less than domination on twisty roads, for fearless drivers who loved nothing more than the gravely edge of doom.

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This 1986 example seems to have been tuned for greater performance, adding an Alpine intercooler, cross-drilled brake rotors, even a Halon fire system should things get way out of control.

Even drivers who don’t crave doom might crave a drive in this Renault, but the asking price doesn’t look to favor the casual driver. The $21,000-plus price tag may indeed be warranted by the history and rarity of the car, but it’s still a lot to swallow for anyone who’s less than a die hard fan.

+ eBay Motors: 1986 Renault Other

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