This 1998 Renault Sport Spider (FF7R) was sold at Japanese auction at USS Tokyo on 15 October 2026, lot 65087. Auction grade 4, interior grade B, 39,000 km (about 24,200 miles), manual, yellow. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.
Auction grade
4
Mileage
39,000 km
Year
1998
Gearbox
Manual
About this car
This 2000 Renault Sport Spider is a yellow, manual, 2,000 cc car with grade 4 and 30,000 km (approximately 18,641 miles), offered at USS Tokyo.
The Renault Sport Spider, chassis code FF7R, is known as a lightweight two seat roadster built by Renault Sport. It was made for driver involvement rather than comfort, so it suits enthusiasts who want a rare, focused car for open road driving. This one is listed as eligible for import to the USA.
The auction grade of 4 generally means a good car for its age, with some marks or wear. The interior grade is B. This Renault Sport Spider is due to cross the block at USS Tokyo on 15 October 2026. Read the translated auction sheet on this page for the detail.
The inspector’s own report on this car, as issued by the auction house. Our full English translation is in the Autoselecta auction report below.
4
Good
Average wear for age and mileage. Minor scratches and dents, mechanically sound.
S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
R / RA
Best to worst. This car is grade 4.
Interior grade B
What the letters on a sheet diagram mean
A
Scratch
U
Dent
W
Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S
Rust
C
Corrosion
P
Paint mark or blemish
X
Panel needs replacing
XX
Panel has been replaced
B
Dent with a scratch
G
Stone chip in the glass
Autoselecta auction report
Overview of the Renault Sport Spider 2000
This is a Renault Sport Spider, chassis code E-FF7R, first registered in Japan in September 2000 and offered at USS Tokyo as lot 65087 in the Prestige car corner. It is finished in original yellow with grey lower bodywork, rides on gold Rays alloy wheels, and has a two litre petrol engine, a manual gearbox and left hand drive. The odometer reads 29,258 km, approximately 18,180 miles. It carries auction grade 4 and interior grade B, and the sheet records it as a one owner car bought directly from a private owner.
The Renault Sport Spider is one of the most uncompromising road cars Renault ever built, and few reached Japan. This one arrived as a dealer import and has clearly been enjoyed by an enthusiast, because the sheet lists a long run of aftermarket changes. That makes it a car for a buyer who wants a modified, driver focused Spider and who reads the sheet carefully, rather than someone seeking a factory original example.
The Drive Review
The Spider was built in Dieppe by Alpine, with a bonded and riveted aluminium chassis, composite body panels and a mid mounted engine driving the rear wheels. The engine is the 1998 cc F7R four cylinder, the 16 valve unit Renault used in the Clio Williams and Megane, rated at about 150 PS in standard form. It sits behind the seats, which is why the throttle response and the induction noise feel so direct. The gearbox is a five speed manual, and the car is light, well under a tonne, so the modest power figure translates into real speed.
The steering is unassisted and the cabin is stripped back. The Spider has none of the cushioning of a modern roadster, and that is the appeal. You feel the road through the wheel and the seat, the mid engine balance makes it very responsive to turn in, and a limited slip of grip rather than electronic aids defines the limits. It is a car to drive on a dry, quiet road with the roll hoop above you and the engine just behind your head.
This car adds a layer of its own. The sheet notes an aftermarket manifold and silencer, a lightweight flywheel, what appears to be Hyperco springs, an oil cooler, a proportioning valve and a larger throttle body, although the abbreviations for the last three are not confirmed. Together these point to a car set up for sharper response and track use. Expect a livelier engine and a busier clutch than standard, and a firmer, louder drive.
Specification
Year
1998
Mileage
39,000 km
Gearbox
Manual
Engine
2,000cc
Fuel
—
Drive
2WD
Steering
LHD
Colour
Yellow
Trim
—
Model code
FF7R
Chassis number
—
Auction house
USS Tokyo
Lot number
65087
Auction Details
The car is lot 65087 at USS Tokyo, with the auction taking place in Japan on 15 October 2026. The inspection date is not shown on the data supplied. The start price is ¥2,400,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car, and no close sold results are on record, so there is no reliable comparison for this specification. For the minimum bid and the estimated landed cost to your country, please use the price panel on this page, which is calculated live.
All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction. For this lot that means by 9pm UK time on Wednesday 14 October.
Manufacturer: Renault. Model: Renault Sport Spider. Chassis code: E-FF7R (the feed shows FF7R). Frame number: VMKAF0HP518434506. First registration: September 2000 (Heisei 12). Engine: 1,998 cc class two litre petrol, listed as 2000 cc. Transmission: manual. Drive: 2WD. Steering: left hand drive. Body: open top, two seats. Exterior colour: yellow, original colour with no colour change, and the colour code is blank. Interior colour: black. Import type: dealer import. Registration plate on the sheet: Kasukabe 33 mi 4433. Mileage: 29,258 km, approximately 18,180 miles. Inspection (shaken) is valid until 26 November 2026. The sheet shows the body as 378 cm long, 183 cm wide and 122 cm high, and a recycling deposit of ¥11,600.
Factory Features and Equipment
No equipment boxes are circled on the sheet, so no factory equipment list is confirmed. Air conditioning is blank. Navigation, ETC and a spare key are not mentioned. The spare tyre mark on the diagram is empty. The new car service book with warranty card is circled as present, although a note says the warranty card and service book are to be sent later, so they may not travel with the car at the auction. Owner manuals are not mentioned.
The photographs show a windscreen, a fixed roll hoop, a Renault Sport F1 decal on the dashboard, a suede rimmed steering wheel, bucket style seats, and a VDO gauge cluster with oil pressure, a rev counter in hundreds and water temperature. Items listed on the sheet's sales points include Rays alloy wheels, SIFO seats as written, a club made rear cowl and Enapetal suspension, though the last three readings are not certain.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet is headed Prestige car corner. The vehicle history is blank. Sales points: one owner car, bought directly from a private owner, club made rear cowl (not certain), Enapetal (probably the suspension maker, not certain), Rays alloy wheels and SIFO seats as written (not certain).
Points to note: please check the modifications on the actual car. Aftermarket exhaust manifold and silencer. Hyperco springs (not certain). OC, probably an oil cooler (not certain). P valve, probably a brake proportioning valve (not certain). B throttle, probably a big throttle body (not certain). Lightweight flywheel. The air cleaner, tonneau cover and soft top are carried inside the car. The warranty card and service book are to be sent later. Genuine parts can be shipped with carriage paid by the buyer: the complete genuine silencer, seat or seats, four wheels and the rear cowl.
Inspector's report: oil seepage, scratches in the cabin, seat and steering wheel scuffed, exterior paint faded, and scratches and dents in various places.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The front bumper is marked A for many scratches, which means it has widespread light marking. On the front body section ahead of the cockpit, the bonnet area, the sheet shows stone chips with scratches. The exact panel position of that mark is not read with certainty.
On the left side the door area carries A1, a small scratch, and the lower side or sill area carries many scratches. The right side is the same: A1 at the door and many scratches along the sill. The rear deck, which is the rear cowl, is marked for paint that is cracked, and the rear bumper shows A1, a small scratch, together with cracked paint. No dents, rust or replaced panels are marked on the diagram.
Overall this is a usable enthusiast condition car. The photographs show a bright, glossy yellow with a clean look, but the sheet is clear that paint is faded, scratched along the lower sides and cracked at the rear. Expect cosmetic work if you want a show standard finish.
Interior Condition
The interior is grade B, with black trim. The inspector records scratches in the cabin and scuffing to the seat and steering wheel. The photographs show a suede rimmed steering wheel, a dashboard panel with Renault Sport F1 lettering, a yellow switch panel and a plain, race inspired cockpit. Some items are covered in plastic in the photographs, as the soft top, tonneau cover and air cleaner are carried inside the car. The mileage display is not legible in the photographs, so the odometer figure comes from the sheet.
Japanese Auction Grades
Grade 4 is a good grade on the Japanese scale, meaning above average with only minor flaws, and interior grade B means moderate wear. Here the grade reflects a low mileage car with cosmetic wear and an oil seep rather than any structural problem recorded.
Renault Sport introduced the Spider in 1996 as a road going version of the one make Spider Trophy race car. Production was small, in the region of 1,700 cars, and most were built without a windscreen at first. Later cars offered a windscreen, as seen on this example. Renault's Alpine heritage and its Formula One success in the 1990s are reflected in the F1 decal inside the cabin. Production ended in 1999 and the car had no direct successor.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The Spider is rare, light, mid engined and rear wheel drive, with a manual gearbox, unassisted steering and a bespoke aluminium chassis. Nothing like it came from a mainstream manufacturer before or since. It has a motorsport link through its one make racing series, enthusiasts value its analogue feel, and surviving cars with low mileage are hard to find, particularly in good cosmetic order. Left hand drive dealer imports with under 30,000 km are uncommon. Interest is worldwide, and it is now old enough for the United States market. None of this guarantees future values, and the car should be bought to drive and enjoy.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
The aluminium chassis is the main long term point. Inspect the bonded and riveted areas, the sills and the suspension mounting points for corrosion or past accident repair, which a tidy cosmetic finish can hide. Check the cockpit for water ingress, since the roof is only a simple soft top and the floor and electrics can suffer if the car has been left wet.
The F7R engine is robust but depends on timing belt and water pump service, and the history is not confirmed here beyond the service book being recorded. On this car, ask what the oil seepage noted by the inspector comes from, and what the aftermarket manifold, lightweight flywheel and oil cooler have changed for cooling, sound and clutch feel. A lightweight flywheel brings a lumpy idle and a sharper clutch, which not everyone wants on the road.
The composite body panels crack rather than dent. The sheet records cracked paint at the rear cowl and rear bumper, so inspect the rear body in person if possible. Because the genuine silencer, seat or seats, wheels and rear cowl are available at extra cost, decide whether you want the car as modified or restored towards standard. Parts for the Spider are specialist, so budget accordingly.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan offers low mileage, one owner cars with transparent inspection sheets, and a left hand drive Spider like this one is difficult to find elsewhere. Buying from the auction gives access to cars that never reach the open market.
USA Import Information
Built in 2000, this Renault Sport Spider is over 25 years old and eligible for import into the United States. Autoselecta can arrange shipment from Japan to the United States. Please contact us with your city or ZIP code before bidding so a delivered quotation can be prepared. We can calculate the expected purchase, Japan costs, shipping, customs related costs and delivery requirements. Additional charges apply and will be set out in your quotation.
Importing is straightforward with the right support. Registration, emissions and age rules vary by country, so check your own market's requirements before you bid, and ask Autoselecta to explain the steps from auction to arrival.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but remain used vehicles. An auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. A modified performance car of this age may need servicing, maintenance or refurbishment after purchase. Please note the inspector's warnings again: oil seepage, scratches in the cabin, scuffed seat and steering wheel, faded exterior paint, scratches and dents in various places, and cracked paint at the rear cowl and rear bumper. Several modifications are listed, and some readings on the sheet are not certain, so check the details with us before bidding.
