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Blueprint's BaTventures
« on: March 29, 2024, 10:56:50 am »
Might as well create a proper thread for these things.

I'll come back later to my four previous auctions, all done in partnership, to this first solo flight with my own client.

This cute little monster was rotisserie restored far above the factory finishes - launch date early May. I'm a newbie with 'tubing, so let's see if this works:

https://youtu.be/ThhFg0eg6ps
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2024, 11:00:50 am »
Quote from: Blueprint on March 29, 2024, 10:56:50 am
Might as well create a proper thread for these things.

I'll come back later to my four previous auctions, all done in partnership, to this first solo flight with my own client.

This cute little monster was rotisserie restored far above the factory finishes - launch date early May. I'm a newbie with 'tubing, so let's see if this works:

https://youtu.be/ThhFg0eg6ps

unavailable. Says video is private.

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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2024, 11:02:22 am »
Quote from: ktm525 on March 29, 2024, 11:00:50 am
Quote from: Blueprint on March 29, 2024, 10:56:50 am
Might as well create a proper thread for these things.

I'll come back later to my four previous auctions, all done in partnership, to this first solo flight with my own client.

This cute little monster was rotisserie restored far above the factory finishes - launch date early May. I'm a newbie with 'tubing, so let's see if this works:

https://youtu.be/ThhFg0eg6ps

unavailable. Says video is private.

It is - I was wondering if it worked from a provided link.
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2024, 11:16:00 am »
« Last Edit: March 29, 2024, 11:23:28 am by Blueprint »
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2024, 11:35:00 am »
Still private
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2024, 02:49:52 pm »
Quote from: blur911 on March 29, 2024, 11:54:54 am
Quote from: Blueprint on March 29, 2024, 11:16:00 am
Let's try this again:

Walkaround:
https://youtu.be/ThhFg0eg6ps

Chassis:
https://youtu.be/vQs_M_dONBk

Frunk:
https://youtu.be/dxFgJ2uNZvE

Engine:
https://youtu.be/Fv2VyupmEZI

Drive-by:
https://youtube.com/shorts/YyHVz4fOS4c?feature=share

I think "unlisted" will do what you want

Stuck with a French version due to computer, nothing is instinctive, even for a French-Canadian  :banghead:

Testing more options...
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2024, 03:14:39 pm »
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2024, 04:25:10 pm »
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #10 on: March 29, 2024, 06:52:31 pm »
The last one 'Drive by' is probably still Private. Can't see it.

Nice car, by the way!
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2024, 06:55:41 am »
All worked for me except for the driveby....it still shows "private"
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2024, 09:38:50 am »
I love it. So unique. The chassis looks unreal. Nothing but the best by the looks of it. After seeing chassis work I was a little surprised the engine compartment was not up to show car standards. Good shape but not all shiny and new like I was expecting after seeing rest of the car.

If I am not mistaken the spare sits on top of the engine. That is unique as well. I do not know how the rubber does not get cooked.

I always had a weak spot for Renault 5's back in the day.

Can I ask what the term rotisserie restore means?
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2024, 11:20:13 am »
I missed that post. Nice sample of nostalgia with this  Renault 5 Turbo but I do not remember about  a Turbo 2  :shuffle:

Something else these day in Europe about the R5 Electric
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2024, 12:51:29 pm »
Quote from: me_2 on March 31, 2024, 11:20:13 am
I missed that post. Nice sample of nostalgia with this  Renault 5 Turbo but I do not remember about  a Turbo 2  :shuffle:

Something else these day in Europe about the R5 Electric

Beautiful car that appears to be well engineered, with the latest EV "must-haves" being standard. And with the price that low it's likely to fly off the lots.
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #15 on: March 31, 2024, 02:28:25 pm »
Quote from: Slow_lane on March 31, 2024, 09:38:50 am
If I am not mistaken the spare sits on top of the engine. That is unique as well. I do not know how the rubber does not get cooked.

I always had a weak spot for Renault 5's back in the day.

Can I ask what the term rotisserie restore means?

The regular R5 had its spare over the engine, like early Subarus did. With the Turbo being a mid-engine car, the spare is above chassis reinforcements up front, under the hood.

A rotisserie is a jig that allows the restorer to spin the vehicle shell for repairs and painting, like this:



It also became a synonym for a full-on, stripped shell restoration, as this car received.
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #16 on: March 31, 2024, 02:33:43 pm »
Quote from: me_2 on March 31, 2024, 11:20:13 am
I missed that post. Nice sample of nostalgia with this  Renault 5 Turbo but I do not remember about  a Turbo 2  :shuffle:

The Turbo or "Turbo1" was the earlier homologation car, built in very limited numbers. It had aluminum roof and doors and a funkier, model-specific interior, right down to the seats. Bumpers and trim were body colour.

The Turbo2, badged as such, saw a bit more units produced using more std R5 components. All-steel roof and doors, and standard Renault 5 Alpine dash and seats. We got those seats here in the R5 Sport. Trim was all black from the factory.

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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2024, 08:50:30 am »
Well, our :censor: language laws have done it again, and spooked BaT's legal team - they are suspending all Quebec listings until further notice  :banghead:

After exploring other options, my client and I are heading over to Sotheby's Motorsport new-ish online platform. Stay-tuned!
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2024, 10:27:10 am »
What's the issue?
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Re: Blueprint's BaTventures
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2024, 10:30:30 am »
Quote from: Blueprint on May 09, 2024, 08:50:30 am
Well, our :censor: language laws have done it again, and spooked BaT's legal team - they are suspending all Quebec listings until further notice  :banghead:


Does the bidder/buyer need to speak French?  :rofl:
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