Renault 16 Australian Register - Discussion Thread

120L said:
Hi

Is there an active Renault 16 Register?

If so is there a newsletter?

Regards

Alan
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It's active as such that most 16's known have been recorded along with there details etc. There is no newsletter now as a group on facebook has been created and group members can post things there and get immediate responses. I appreciate not everyone is on or likes facebook but it is very convenient and requires no admin etc . If you have a facebook account just look up "Australian R16 Register" and ask to join the group. We also get feeds in there from Geert, the great R16 parts supplier from the Netherlands about his latest products. His R16 shop has effectively made the need for a local spare parts sourcing a bit less urgent these day's. His parts supply list for the R16 is exhaustive and I never imagined it possible only 5 years ago.
 
Also it's the 50th anniversary of the R16 in Australia this year and long-time R16 owner Mike Neill is keen to hear from R16's owners to keep in the loop about any events been organised. I think he has most from the register but maybe not any new ones.
 
R1151 - 2931783 - 3/76 - Trak Yellow - 30,686km (not known if that is true)

Purchased from a lady in Toowoomba who parked it (garage) after her husband died

Tried to find original purchaser without luck

very close to getting back on the road and would LOVE to attend a 50th anniversary rally somewhere in Oz

boleropilot
RCCQ
 
it's a (oval plate) R1151 146100 Valley Green
(diamond) 2657870
10 70 2657870

Thought id add my new 16TS...bought on ebay for $1469...what a bargain and drives well
....In the locked glovebox was the original owners manual and handbook !!! yee ha
plus the 5000 km service receipt and other receipts from Virage motora as well as golden fleece motors
The original owner was Nicholas Contanedes of 19 peel st Collingwood,car bought from Renault at 449 punt rd,richmond 10th nov 1970
reg being KTB 912...the original sales receipt says list price as $2930 plus $120 for reg,third party ins,stamp duty and pre delivery plus a locking petrol cap for $2.42 making $3050 less house discount of $380 paying $2670...green and bone being original combo.
on the 6/4/1974 Nicolas sold the car to George Dimitriou of 46 gore st Fitzroy and I have the RWC from then...George then owned the car until his death...last service being 2005 at citro but even in 2018 the car still has 2000 miles to go before being due for it's next service...lol
It is beginning to look like the miles are original and not around the clock..
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the car is just lovely to drive....just the tacho,heater and oil leak to sort...plus anything the RWC test shows up
I'm starting a list of bits I'm after and they are
rear view mirror..faded
new headlights as my reflectors are faded
spotlights..faded reflectors
heater knob
16TS badge located on the dash needs a chrome look surround
working cig lighter
some outside chrome trim...some of mine are damaged
 
keith mcelroy said:
Alpine White manual 16TS 1972Model: R1151Fabrication Number: 224 409Diamond plate number 2730209Engine Number AT 16054423Previous Vic reg LDY 059 (until 12 July 2006)Distance: 43,231 km only.I was able to verify this from original dealer service records. Upholstery etc fit with this. Owned from new by a grandmother and briefly her grandson, before my purchase in 2006Unregistered but in excellent order. Stored. Will go to club reg when it’s turn arrivesTrak Yellow manual 16TS 1975(?)Model: R1151Fabrication Number: 376 672Diamond plate number 2892 722Engine Number AT 16585139Previous Vic reg IBK 328Distance: 93,687 km believed correct Owned from new by a local elderly gent, before my purchase in ~2000Unregistered, was in good order but has been forced to live outside for a decade. Very salvageable.Avocado 16TS 1975Model: R1151Fabrication Number: 376 688Diamond plate number 2892 738Engine Number AT 16585175Previous Vic reg ICO 367Distance: 43,735 km, suspect 2nd or 3rd time aroundOwned from new by a Melbourne family, before my purchase in ~2000Unregistered, was in going order but tired, bought as spare for parts for Trak Yellow car. Has been forced to live outside for a decade. Very rusty, not salvageableScarlet Red Automatic 16TS 1973Model: R1154Fabrication Number: 10954Diamond plate number 7062654Engine Number AA 16R9645Previous Vic reg LSS 505Distance: 60,675 km, known to be correct Owned from new by a local elderly gent family known by me, before my acqisition in 2001Unregistered was in excellent mechanical and interior order, but faded paint (not garaged), has been forced to live outside for a decade. Very salvageable
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Hi Keith, the engine and or gearbox salvageable in the avocado green r16? Liam Nuske
 
Sarosa said:
Calling all R16 Owners.

Please consider joining the R16 register. So far we have 6 members and 10 cars. To ensure authenticity of the register I won't add anyone or any car unless they have specifically contacted me via email or PM (via Aussiefrogs) or though this thread. I know of 57 different R16's in Australia within the last 2 years and I am sure there are plenty more. I am happy to do the organising/database/admin.

Some benefits of putting your car on the register will be as follows:

- An easy way for sourcing spare parts though other members.
- Access to borrowing a multitude of specialised R16 tools, if available.
- A cheaper way to buy spare parts in bulk from O/S including saving on postage.
- Possiblity to organise gatherings fairly easily, including a potential national gathering on the R16's
upcoming 50 years since launch 2015.
- A reference point for potential buyers / sellers.
- A register creates confidence in the car for current or future owners.
- General technical help from other members where available.
- Your R16 deserves it!
- It doesn't cost anything.

All I need is:
Model: (1150/1151/1152/1153/1154/1156) (Top number on the Oval Plate)
Fabrication No: (Bottom number on the oval plate)
Year:
Colour:
Owner:
Any Prev history (if known):
Status: (eg Registered, Unregistered, Parts only, under restoration etc)
Your Email address:

So c'mon, get out to the garage, write down your numbers and send an email to:

australianr16register@yahoo.com.au


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Hello,
I am looking for a R16Ts manual.
It will go to a good home.
I have had 9 x R16s over the years. looking for my last one.
They were Forest green TL, white TL, Trak Yellow Ts x 3, Sage Grey x2, Red TS, Silver TS, and a dark orange Automatique with wesbasto sunroof and air conditioning.
If you know of a good car that becomes available please let me know. JB16TS
 
JB16TS said:
Hello,
I am looking for a R16Ts manual.
It will go to a good home.
I have had 9 x R16s over the years. looking for my last one.
They were Forest green TL, white TL, Trak Yellow Ts x 3, Sage Grey x2, Red TS, Silver TS, and a dark orange Automatique with wesbasto sunroof and air conditioning.
If you know of a good car that becomes available please let me know. JB16TS
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Is the R16 register still in operation. If so can I post details here, don't do Facebook
 
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