Santa Monica 2016
1981 Clenet Series II
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$28,000 USD | Sold
| Santa Monica, California
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- V-8 engine
- Automatic transmission
- Two-tone paint
- Wire wheels
- Etched glass quarter windows
- Waterford crystal ashtrays
- Foglights
- One of 187 Series II cars
- Seats four
- A well-preserved original example
- Donated to the Petersen Museum specifically for fundraising purposes
Formed in 1975, Clenet Coachworks was a manufacturer of limited-production automobiles with distinctive styling inspired by elegant cars of the 1930s.The Clenet was portrayed in the media in the 1980s as a symbol of sophistication and wealth. Indeed, Clenets were featured in television shows of the time such as “Dynasty” and “Dallas.” The Clenet was built by a small team in Santa Barbara County, and was termed "Driven Art" by Automotive Age and Fortune suggested that the brand was the "American Rolls-Royce."
This 1981 Clenet Series II is one of only 187 Series II models made. It appears to be a highly-optioned example featuring Waterford crystal ashtrays and etched glass quarter windows. The car has a two-tone white and blue exterior, a navy blue interior, and a matching blue cloth soft-top. Power comes from a Ford V-8 engine. Additional visual highlights include faux side pipe exhausts, woodgrain trims, driving lights and wire wheels.
