Vehicle Description
Only one original owner from new and just 25,489 actual miles!
Fully loaded with all options and in excellent condition being all
original! A remarkable car, with extreme rarity in the neoclassic
market! This represents#66 of only 187 Cabriolets producedinSeries
II excellence! What an opportunity! Alain Clenet brought his dreams
of building top end, limited production neo-classic automobiles to
reality in 1975 with the help of many fellow automobile enthusiast
investors. Established in Santa Barbara, California using only the
best craftsmen available, and high build standards, Clenet
Coachworks Inc. was born! With a 1930s design inspiration, both all
modern drive trains and suspension systems, these splendid cars
were largely sold to only the wealthy and elite. At a cost of over
$100,000 in the late 1970s, they typically found homes with
Hollywood fame that included Aaron Spelling, Sylvester Stallone,
Wayne Newton, and Farrah Fawcett! They were even features among the
wealthiest on episode of Dallas and soap opera Dynasty! The
luxurious Series II was introduced in 1979 with placards created
for the cars prepared and numbered through 250 units slated for
production. Although, true production ended at 187 vehicles
produced through 1980 making them extremely rare to find today!
Offered here is 1980 Clenet Series II Cabriolet #66, having only
one registered owner from new, and showing just 25,489 actual
miles! Built atop a 1979 Ford platform using a 351ci-2bbl V8 power
plant and AOD overdrive transmission, it offers plenty of power to
motivate this full-fendered beauty down the highway with ease!
Features and options include air conditioning, power front disc
brakes, power steering, chrome wire wheels wrapped in brand new
American Classic 235/75R15 wide whitewall tires, rear-mounted
continental accessory spare, power windows, 6-way power seats, full
interior courtesy lights, air horns, flip top fuel cap, added
electronic musical melody horn system, cruise control, Dietz fog
lamps, front/rear seatbelts, heat/defrost, glass hood ornament,
etched glass vent windows, Pioneer sound system, faux side exit
exhaust with chrome tips, and more! The interior is draped in
luxury with broad burled walnut dash board, complete
instrumentation with quartz clock, leather wrapped steering wheel,
Recaro sport seats, all leather surfaces, and room for four adults!
Outside, a stunning two-tone paint finish remains in very good
condition showing only minimal signs of normal use, along with
teakwood trimmed hood, running boards, deck lid, and continental
trim. This example sold new to Charles Abrams in Greentown, PA new,
but spent the better part of its life parked in their West Palm
Beach, Florida summer home. After Mr. Abrams passing in 2012, this
example remains parked indoors for several years. The St. Louis Car
Museum was lucky to have the opportunity to bring this exciting
Cabriolet to our facility for a full renovation. This largely
included full fluid and filter changes, all new ignition system,
fresh battery & tires, new driver side power window motor &
regulator, drained fuel system, rebuilt carburetor, fresh rear
brake wheel cylinders, front brake hoses, new idler arm, and all
new interior carpet/bindings in our upholstery shop! We have taken
the liberty of adding nearly 40 miles to the odometer to ensure it
is in road ready condition! Please feel welcome to call with
questions or schedule a chance to review in person. What a terrific
opportunity to own a super rare Neo-Classic Clenet Series II!
