Renault Alliance
The 1983 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the Renault Alliance was a Franco-American subcompact built by AMC. It's an affordable and quirky entry into 1980s classics, but extreme rarity due to rust and reliability issues makes finding a good one a challenge.
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The Renault Alliance was the first product of the AMC-Renault partnership, a re-engineered Renault 9 built in Kenosha, Wisconsin for the North American market. It launched to immediate acclaim, winning Motor Trend's Car of the Year award for 1983 thanks to its efficient packaging, comfortable ride, and impressive fuel economy. Available as a sedan, coupe, and later a convertible, the Alliance and its Encore hatchback sibling represented AMC's last major effort in the passenger car market before its acquisition by Chrysler.
Collectibility today is driven by rarity and nostalgia. Very few Alliances have survived due to significant rust issues and a reputation for poor reliability. This scarcity makes any clean, running example a curiosity. The most desirable models are the sporty GTA, which featured a 2.0L engine and ground effects, and the ASC-converted convertible. These cars aren't collected for performance but for their unique place in history as a Franco-American experiment and a symbol of 1980s economy cars.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the biggest enemy; thoroughly inspect floor pans, rocker panels, and suspension mounting points for corrosion.
- Parts are extremely scarce. Prioritize complete, running cars as sourcing trim, interior, and body parts can be impossible.
- Check the cooling system carefully for leaks and signs of overheating, a common issue with the 1.4L and 1.7L engines.
- Test all electronics. French wiring from this era is known for creating persistent and hard-to-diagnose electrical problems.
- For convertibles, inspect the top's condition and mechanism, as replacements are costly and difficult to find.
17 Renault Alliance vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are 3 Renault Alliance listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.