Beautifully styled automobile by Clenet. Car #45 of 250 planned
(only 187 produced).
Clenet is arguably the most beautifully-styled automobile series
ever built. Each limited-production model was conceived, designed,
and produced by a small team of dedicated men and women in Santa
Barbara County, California in the 1970s and 1980s. The automobile's
distinctive 1930s styling and meticulous hand craftsmanship turned
heads wherever they went. Clenets boasted the latest in drive train
and suspension system technology under a body of steel giving them
superior reliability to go with their beauty.
Clenet Coachworks Inc. was formed by Alain Clenet and investors in
1975. Alfred J. DiMora was one of the early employees in 1976. The
company ran into financial difficulties in the 1980s, ceased
production, and filed for bankruptcy. DiMora purchased the assets
of Clenet Coachworks Inc. and revived Clenet production at a new
factory in Carpinteria, California.
Features such as Italian walnut burl dashboards and etched glass
accented by Waterford crystal ashtrays brought many Clenet models
in at over $100,000. Buyers ranged from Farrah Fawcett, Rod
Stewart, Ken Norton, and Sylvester Stallone to King Hussein of
Jordan. Clenets were called "Drive Art" by Automotive Age and the
"American Rolls-Royce" by Fortune.
DiMora's Clenet was selected as the Official Centennial Car in
1986, the year that President Reagan declared the Centennial Year
of the Gasoline-Powered Automobile. As a result, DiMora and the
automobile were honored at the Automotive Hall of Fame in
Michigan.
One such car was the Clenet Series II Cabriolet. Only 187 Clenet
Series II Cabriolets were ever made.
A website with all information about the cars has been created and
you can view it at
https://www.dimoramotorcar.com/ajd_clenet_overview.html
Lincoln Ford V-8, 351ci Automatic
This vehicle is located at Atomic Motors Classic in Henderson, NV
just 20 mins from the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Come down and see
us or call Bill at 702-556-0888. Additional pictures and videos may
be found on our site at www.atomicmotors.net
It is the responsibility of the buyer to either inspect the vehicle
personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure satisfaction as to the
condition and value, prior to purchase.
Vehicle Details
1980 Clenet Series II
Listing ID:CC-1886034
Price:$79,980
Location:Henderson, Nevada
Year:1980
Make:Clenet
Model:Series II
Exterior Color:White & Burgandy
Interior Color:White & Burgandy
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:43485
Stock Number:AA1056
VIN:CLE802045
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