The Renault GTA was a performance version of the Alliance for the 1987 model year. thanx Frankie. I’ve always been a fan of Renaults here in Europe…. The current USD-to-Franc exchange rate made importing French-built cars a losing proposition. As that autoworker in the AMC cap above was putting a Renault badge on their Kenosha car, he was thinking, “At least they’re still paying me.”, b) Brand confusion persisted anyway, even in the product itself: “The car was initially badged as a Renault, and some cars carried both Renault and AMC badges, however most 1986 and all 1987 models had only AMC branding.”. Cars Affected: 240,000. Renault Alliance Club Passion 17,803 views. AMC desperately needed a contemporary small car to sell. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. I recall the alliance was pretty durable too, and the guy lamented when it went away. Altough we never owned one, I grew up in Kenosha and these cars do bring back memories of their time. Of course, no late-80s car with a performance package was complete without a small, trunk-mounted wing, so the GTA got one. The more things change the more they stay the same. It was described as "dandy little sports car" and a "pocket rocket" defined as a low-priced "car based on high production economy but with emphasis placed on appearance, performance and handling." This resulted in slightly uneven acceleration characteristics which could have been cheaply averted and might have been had Renault stuck it out. Adding a good ’87 GTA back to my collection would be a pleasure. My guess is that it was dealer installed ? We do like to travel. Nice article, makes me rethink a car I had ignorantly dismissed as an irredeemable crapcan. very briefly, and then the cars began falling apart in owners hands. A buddy of mine bought a new Encore in 86 or so. So here we have its evil opposite, a black 1987 Renault Alliance GTA convertible, available for $2750 in Sault Ste. This 1987 Renault Alliance GTA for sale on Hemmings.com comes not only with a spare GTA, but also an Alliance convertible (pictured above). which was one of the most modern in the world at the time. Once, we tried welding the front mount solid, resulting in a noisier ride (think race car). seeing several Alliance models back in the day with Motor Trend Car of the Year white vinyl lettering on the lower rear window. I knew people who bought new Alliances. The belt broke at 120k while running at 3000rpm and lunched the engine. The AMC cars and engines were outdated but Renault electronic ignition allowed them to double their gas mileage and soldier on for another 20 years. While on the engine subject, the heat shield on the exhaust manifold cracked and rattled. Yeah, mine, i had two, a 1980 TS and a 1984 TX. The Chevette was no-frills basic and crude. As a side note, the 1.4 engine had its start in the 4cv and also powered the Dauphine. I haven’t had many problems with the car, other than routine maintenance, an electric window winder or two.Considering the car’s age there has been nothing out of the ordinary about the upkeep. 1987 Renault Alliance GTA. It’s a shame that other than turbodiesels, Renault really didn’t make many good engines until the high-strung 16valvers in the Clio Williams and other limited edition hot hatches came out. By the 80s, however, it was very reliable and has a great reputation in the baby Volvo 340. Very 80’s slang, btw. Although it was the least expensive convertible on the market at the time of its launch, the Alliance convertible, unsurprisingly, did little to turn around falling sales and profits for AMC and Renault in the North American market. Mated to the mandatory close-ratio five-speed transmission, it got the GTA from 0-60 in a respectable-for the-time 10.2-seconds. His sister had bought one a couple of years earlier and had apparently had good luck with hers. The only problem I had was trying to find a driver side window regulator. Always thought the body style was as nice or better than other small cars at that time . Parts are getting harder to find but there is a network out there for them. /2door. Try and find a pre-Renault Nissan here in Canada that doesn’t have rust permeating it. I own an ’87 GTA in Silver. They now have it listed here on Craigslist with a reduced price of $4,900 or trade. Passing on a two-lane highway was usually out of the question. No structural rust, the paint has all burned off in the sun but that’s expected. But, against all odds, Renault learned a lot out of that deal. Low power was the norm, and not noticeably worse than the other cars I was exposed to. I hear a lot of people tell how awful these were, but hers stayed on the road for years and years. The seller has performed extensive maintenance including a new timing belt, water pump, suspension components, brakes, and a host of additional items. The restoration of our Renault 9 Turbo is an ongoing rolling restoration but here is another more recent snap. Harrisburg, AR 17062, USA 78,528 Miles The wheels on the black on above are the stock ones for the GTA. After your description of the handling, I really want to drive one now. 1987 Renault Alliance GTA Description: I don't have a space to store my 67,000 original mile 1987 GTA convertible for the winter because of another project I purchased back in June and I really don't want to store a convertible car outside during the New England winter. The infamous Alliance recall required replacement of the heater core. Renault GTA. I pay tow truck driver. renault alliance. 1987 Renault Other Convertible Additional Info: This is a very rare car and in very nice shape.Runs and drives good!Convertible top works great and is in excellent condition!A/C is not workingBoth passenger side power windows are not working properlySome minor cosmetic issues as shown in the photos. Renault in my opinion saved AMC and indirectly, saved Chrysler. The car is sold with a clean Carfax and clear Washington title. Come check out the Renault Alliance GTA. Nissan found itself on the rocks, as did AMC – but Nissan was still a large outfit, and technologically their product was more then competent. Front interior room is excellent. Original seating surfaces and door panels look to be in good condition with no rips or tears. No chance. After dining, we tried to start the Renault. What they lacked was innovation – both product and marketing; the problem seemed to be institutional as the very structure of Nissan punished innovation. I remember having a conversation with a guy I knew in 1988 who was stunned to hear that they were no longer being made (to be fair, the Chrysler takeover killed them off, but they were on their way out to begin with, as illustrated by the above sales figure for 1987). Acura; Interest Based Ads that allowed sales to take off. It soon developed a rather annoying habit: Alliance runs fine. Never mind the ‘good handling’ and ‘luxury’ [really ?] | American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Curbside Classic: 1987 Renault GTA – An Alliance Of A Different Stripe, http://bolerama.org/Bolerama/Welcome.html, http://articles.mcall.com/1986-12-20/news/2545925_1_european-renault-performance-cars-sporty, http://books.google.ca/books?id=3AAAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA22&lpg=PA22&dq=renault+gta&source=bl&ots=lZlqQBM4Ad&sig=qAo5X2pnP-T70wGU6qjFXkCKuyQ&hl=en&sa=X&ei=b7M_ULbCFMX2qQGNsYGAAw&ved=0CEIQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=renault%20gta&f=false. I need a window regulator for the drivers side door and the head light switch for a 1987 alliance convertible 1.7 DL. It really is a perfect link-up, if it continues to work…the creative mind of the Frenchman; and the technical product of three generations of Japanese techno-wonks. A guy in Quebec had them but was missing a signal lens and backed out of the deal claiming he wanted to find it first. The general rule for any failing auto brand is to last long enough for your brand to become cool and desirable again, which happens when the generation of owners with the most problems is either dead or nostalgic. The GTA was available in 2-door sedan or convertible versi… This Renault Alliance GTA convertible is a largely original example with 131k miles. Rebuilt in the bedroom of our old place, much to the chagrin of the wife. I think they used some unconventional engieering (meaning PITA to repair) and as such were junked whenever a seemingly minor repair required removing the engine. The Renault GTA was a performance version of the Alliance for the 1987 model year. By the way, you can tell this is Southern Alberta–in this case, the PGA vanity plate refers to an association for professional potato growers, not professional golfers. interiors. Tercels, Corollas, Chevettes, Sentras, Escorts, Omnirizons, etc, etc, were all in the same bottom feeder market and survived whether maintained or not. I find it somewhat ironic that today Renault seems to be sucessfully running Nissan, but it completely failed at running AMC. I bought a new 1987 GTA when I moved to the Chicago area in 86. These were really strong sellers in my Virginia neighborhood during their first two years on the market. If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. Now its mine and i want to be the one to complete it. The filter lookup book had huge asterisks and bold print, loudly emphasizing that the tech must double- and triple-check oil filter fitment on any Encore or Alliance. Complicating matters was the buyout of AMC by Chrysler, which bounced both the Alliance and GTA after 1987. 1987 Renault Alliance GTA Convertible 2.0 Litre Motor. Besides, none could approach the Alliance’s passenger comfort. The 1984 Alliance lineup included new convertible and three- and five-door Encore hatchback models. To each his own, I guess. They get the factory, which makes them competitive in manufacturing and they get the Renault design staff who I believe played a major role in converting the R25 platform of the Premier into the cab forward, aerodynamic design cars that were the bread and butter of Chrysler for the next 15 years. “Total sales topped 208,000 that year, but things quickly went downhill as competitors raised their game and stabilizing fuel prices softened the small car market. MADE in U.S.A Kenosha Wi. See more ideas about renault, alliance, gta. That is a Canadian made Boler trailer – they are quite interesting all by themselves. And for some reason I also remember these being a feature of a Jeep model (maybe the Cherokee?) The GTA was available only as a two-door sedan or convertible painted Sebring Red, Olympic White, Classic Black or Metallic Sterling. It’s a shame, too, because they had typical French brilliance in terms of ride/handling and interior comfort. http://bolerama.org/Bolerama/Welcome.html. I could blow away most 5.0L cars of the time (except the Mustang) and GTI had to increase their engine size because the ’87 was not even close to as fast. One of the owners of the garage I use has had an immaculate white Le Car for several years, although I don’t think it’s his daily driver. The white convertible is a sweet little car. Renault Alliance convertible "Sebring Red" 1.7 DL du 01/07/1986 & Renault GTA convertible "Sebring Red" 2.0L du 01/04/1987 At the moment I can’t lay my hands on my file full of old test reports — the C&D writer memorably said “someone in charge obviously said this sucker’s gonna handle” — but I did find this online (http://articles.mcall.com/1986-12-20/news/2545925_1_european-renault-performance-cars-sporty): “The four-wheel independent suspension system – gas-charged MacPherson struts and shocks up front and torsion bars in the rear, large front and rear stabilizer bars and increased-rate springs – has been retuned for handling. It seemed basically solid and complete, but looked dirty and unloved. Thank you, if anyone is interested please email me. The BaT Service Fee is 5% of the bid, with a minimum of $250 up to a maximum of $5,000. Renault Alliance convertible 1987 GTA 2,0L WOW! The car looks like it just drove off the dealer parking lot and has 26,000 miles (yes…26k miles). I’ve owned it for over 5 years. It was silver and in great condition. This car has 38,500 miles on it and was owned by a Renault collector for the last two decades and was stored in a heated garage. I am in David42’s club, and would at least drive one if I were transported back to 1987.
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