VIN:
CLE802021
What do you get when you mix modern technology with old retro styling? None other than the Neoclassic automobile manufacturer Clenet Coachworks. Founded in 1975 and with each limited-production model built by a small team in California, the Clenet cars were designed off high-end automobiles of the 1930s. Clenet cars are highly sought after as less than 520 official factory cars were built from all its ranges. Their first car was the Clenet Series I subsequently moving through Series II, Series III, and Series IV. The Series II was produced from 1979 through 1987, had a heavier look to it and only 187 were produced. Up for grabs is a truly rare find in this 1980 Clenet Series II Cabriolet with reportedly just 28,410 miles on the car.
The astounding 1980 Clenet Series II Cabriolet featured here is finished in gorgeous Glacier White and blue. The front features a distinctive design with a center-tall chrome grille flanked by headlights in chrome casings and a pair of fog lights with a mesh guard in the glass in front of the grille. The front bumper is also done in chrome. The sides feature a faux side exit exhaust with chrome tips trailing from the engine to the rear of the vehicle. The running boards are painted blue with a few highlights on the exterior body painted likewise. The rear is host to the 1930s-style mounted spare wheel and a chrome rear bumper. It sits on a set of wire wheels with white-walled tires. The interior is dressed in a gorgeous white with blue highlights throughout the car. It features wood inlays extensively, and classic Waterford Crystal ashtrays. Modern amenities include power windows, power steering, power brakes, and a Pioneer AM/FM CD player. It is reported that the car has been refreshed as well as all annual service and maintenance have been performed by the seller.
The 1980 Clenet Series II Cabriolet comes equipped with a Ford sourced 302ci V8 with 2-BBL mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission that powers the rear wheels. Power is rated at 145hp along with 270 lb.ft of torque. Top speed is estimated at 94 mph.
Clenet Coachworks Inc was a small outfit in California, that focused on creating neo-classical automobiles. The company was formed in 1975, and prided themselves on making 1930s-inspired cars with then-current (1970s-era) mechanicals. These aren’t exactly mass-produced automobiles, rather being an expensive, bespoke product. It wasn’t uncommon for a Clenet to command in excess of $100,000 when new. This meant that many celebrities were said to own Clenets at some point. So, if you’d like to feel like a celebrity, we’ve got a 1979 Clenet Series ii for sale right now. If it piques your interest, give us a call pronto.
What do you get when you mix modern technology with old retro styling? None other than the Neoclassic automobile manufacturer Clenet Coachworks. Founded in 1975 and with each limited-production model built by a small team in California, the Clenet cars were designed off high-end automobiles of the 1930s. Clenet cars are highly sought after as less than 520 official factory cars were built from all its ranges. Their first car was the Clenet Series I subsequently moving through Series II, Series III, and Series IV. The Series II was produced from 1979 through 1987, had a heavier look to it and only 187 were produced. Up for grabs is a truly rare find in this 1980 Clenet Series II Cabriolet with reportedly just 28,410 miles on the car.
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