I still remember the first time I saw a Renault 18 back in 1978. I was 9 years old and a salesman demonstrated the newest Renault to my dad and me. I was astounded about the mirrors that could be adjusted from the inside (a … Read moreMy first introduction to the Renault 18
This website started as one page of a larger website I build 25 years ago. I noticed It attracted more visitors than my main site, so I published more info. And when renault18.com became available I immediately claimed it. The rest is history. Between 2006 … Read more20+ years back in time
What kind of weird Renault is this? It’s the Renault Eve concept car from 1981. And it wasn’t just a concept meant to be pretty. It actually drove. And pretty well! … Read moreThis is no Renault 18… or is it?
In the Netherlands a car over 40 years old is considered an old timer. If you own a car that’s over 40 years old you don’t have to pay road tax. If a car was put on the road before January 1st 1988 tax is only 1/4th. But there are provisions. … Read morehibernation
One of the first commercials for the Renault 18. My kids love this one. They call it the ‘dancing cars’ .
The Dutch Renault oldtimers community is called Club d’ Anciennes Renault des Pays-Bas. 4 times a year members receive the members magazine Renograaf. I wrote a story for it about my 2 Renaults 18. They published it in the latest edition. And my Renault 18 … Read moreMy Renault 18 on the cover of the Renograaf
My old Renault 18 has been in storage since march 2002. But when I drive a car in my dreams it’s the Renault 18. Never in my wildest dreams I imagined owning two identical Renaults 18. In the first years after I put my R18 … Read more‘Here’s one we prepared earlier…’
In 1978 I saw a Renault 18 for the first time. I was 9 years old. My dad and I were impressed. I wanted one! My mother bought this 1982 Renault 18 GTL in 1987. I was 17 years old and took care of it … Read moreStay tuned…