Along with such cars as the Volkswagen Beetle, Morris Minor and Fiat 500, the Dauphine pioneered the modern European economy car. Strengthened by its alliance with Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and its unique expertise in electrification, Renault Group comprises 4 complementary brands Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Mobilize offering sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to its customers. From 1968 with the TS version, for Tourisme Sportif or sport tourer, a range of innovative new features became standard, including a defrosting rear window, additional quartz halogen headlights, two-speed windscreen wipers with four-jet washers and an interior rearview mirror with day/night settings. The spare -- the package Nationalized after World War II, Renault enjoyed a tremendous amount of success in its home market during the late 1940s and the early 1950s. My brother would freak out at this. New safety norms vilified its dashboard-mounted shifter as a hazard, and laws mandating all new cars sold in Europe starting in January 1993 use a catalytic converter drove the final nail in its coffin. than a fair share of our dealers were equipped to deal with what went Annual production dropped from 241,644 units in 1980 to 177,660 in 1981, and sales never reached the 200,000-unit threshold again. were mounted, flipped up to reveal a seven-cubic-foot cargo hold. coil-spring/telescopic dampers sitting atop the swing tubes (Renault called It was launched in 1990, and was in its fourth generation in 2012. Since then, two more generations have arrived on the market. Renault phased out the 760 for the 1950 model year, and even at its peak, that unit only pumped out 19hp. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1960's Renault Cars Advertising stick Pin Badge Aluminium 21 x 13 mm at the best online prices at eBay! The key strength of Espace lay in its ability to carry seven passengers and to reach a top track speed of 180 kph with its original aerodynamic lines. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Then she rolled it while student driving. 1961). He weighed in on its design, too. I miss the old Shawsky! The Dauphene had a push button automatic transmission. Up front, there was a conventional The Renault Clio is a supermini car, produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. We had one when I was a kid. Mike 4cv-guy The Longest Lasting Cars That Go the Distance. Originally the motor was about 760cc, reduced to 747cc to qualify for the under 750cc class in motor sports. Sell it with CLASSIC.COM ALL LISTINGS Page: first_page 1 / 2 Longevity? Rebadged and restyled Dacia Dokker produced in Argentina and sold throughout South America. This new hatchback featured an original body shape: a two-box design with a tailgate for accessing the boot. Longer than the Renault 16, it kept the tailgate and 96 hp 1647cc engine fitted on the TX version. Unveiled at the 1965 Geneva Motor Show, the Renault 16 surprised visitors with its offbeat styling. than sturdy rims with five mounting lugs to match up with the hubs, the space I have a 4CV Resort Special. In short, it was a family car. My brother painted it in my parents garage with an electric sprayer, and turned out okay, took it to school couple times, but after the 2nd time it ended up on the school steps, we left it home. Since Dauphine parts bolt right in-and it's a wet liner engine-one can up the car's performance by using larger Dauphine pistons and liners, or even . whole of the pressed engine/transaxle/suspension mounting member was detachable called it a "trunklid," though that was at the front -- and neat air intakes Renault Group is at the forefront of a mobility that is reinventing itself. Twingo also featured a sliding rear seat, an innovation based on a historic patent filed by Louis Renault himself and inherited from the Renault16. Espace arrived in 1984. I can tell you all from personal experience, back in the day this drivetrain made a fantastic (and far less expensive) alternative for creating a fun dune buggy. Way to go Eric! Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. The Renault 16 was styled by Gaston Juchet. (across the street for the Chicago PD) I have been there many times in the past. If its got wheels and runs lets race it! With more than 200,000 Dauphines being built every year, and "The Renault for people who swore they would never buy another one.". a price cut instituted for 1961 couldn't help the Dauphine. During World War II, France had been under Nazi occupation for four years. While the 3 and the 4 were fundamentally the same car, major equipment differences ensured they didnt overlap. cooling demand for the Dauphine. If theres a simpler interior I cant think of it offhand. With a hatch and a folding rear bench, the 4 was at the same time extremely innovative and unabashedly basic. My stepfather was furious but the car was such an oddball he did not know where to get parts so he sent it to the junkyard. Renault chose to use a longitudinally-mounted drivetrain, but it flipped it around. The 8 was powered by an all-new 956 cc engine developing 44 PS. rear end, but the addition of extra rubber springs up front, and auxiliary air Renault EV Conversions, Bed in the Front, Flathead-Powered Camaro, Year of the Rabbit Rebadged third-generation Dacia Logan. rear-engine R8 sedan -- a square-rigged, larger-engined car with updated versions How could such a car be built in a nation devastated by war as recently as 1945? Don't get too wrong," the company confessed as it begged erstwhile customers to consider Espace created a new market segment in Europe, establishing a strong position from the first-generation model, which sold in almost 200,000 examples through to 1991. Fore-and-aft location? Renault organized the 4s press launch in southern France during the summer of 1961, and it publicly unveiled the model at the Paris auto show that same year. For 1962, Renault gave the basic It combined the bodywork of the Renault 30, launched the previous year, with engines and equipment designed to make it far more affordable. The range was expanded in 1977 with the arrival of a 110 hp 1995 cc petrol engine, and an 85 hp 2068 cc turbocharged Diesel engine in 1979. RWD (rear-wheel drive), manual 3-speed gearbox. . Love the motor hop-up tips. Limited editions like the Jogging and the Sixties were launched to spur interest in the car, and the TL and the GTL became the Savane and the Clan, respectively, in 1986, the same year that production of the sedan dipped under the 100,000-unit mark for the first time. Led by the Dauphine, Renault sold 91,073 cars in the States in Restore These Cars Without Going Bankrupt. Class: Supermini Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY Renault Dauphine Probably more than you wanted to know about 4CVs, but to know em is toif not love emat least appreciate em. I didnt start paying for my 4s until about 2017, which is when values began to rise. To keep up with Renault Group in real time. Only 50 of these were built and they had consecutive VIN numbers. Sub-4 meter three-row mini MPV mainly destined for the Indian market. Does Scotty have a knack for the unusual, or what? Espace was the first vehicle to ship with Renaults celebrated 1980s slogan: les voitures vivreor "There's more to life with Renault". Ah, fate. introducing a new Dauphine suspension system, called Aerostable. It launched a two-door van in October 1961, and in March 1962 a range-topping model called 4 Super with a 32-horsepower evolution of the 747-cc engine and a tailgate instead of a hatch. Keep me in the conversation via email. fashionable machine. It all started with a set of open-ended guidelines, given to the team in charge of developing a successor to the 4CV. And EMPI made its Camber Compensatorbeloved of swing axle VW ownersfor Dauphines and 4CVsthus nicely taming those scary-to-the-uninitiated swing axles. Before long, 700 Renault Dauphines were being built every day, the It was produced in two generations 1972-1985 and 1984-1996. Les meilleures offres pour CAMPING CAR MOTORHOME PILOTE G740 AVENTURA de 2011 au 1/43 NEUF BLISTER sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d 'occasion Pleins d 'articles en livraison gratuite! By the mid Sixties, however, time was running out for the The R5 was sold in the US as Le Car, from 1976 to 1983. Even the GTL is not quick by modern means of measurement, and I dont recommend cruising at 75 mph for hours on end, but its delightful to drive on a country road. Here are some of their current car models: Renault Wind (2010) Renault Twingo II (2007) Renault Scnic III (2009; also available as Grand Scnic) Renault Scala (2012; India only version of Nissan Sunny) It was trashed- and from that day on it started right up and ran perfectly. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Former First Responder: 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ, Two Owner 83k Mile: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. The idea was to design a sort of family nest. Nearly an automotive deity, the 4 did it all: commuter, farm hand, mail truck, police car. The high driving position provided unequalled visibility and driving comfort. He also indirectly spawned one of Frances most popular cars: the Renault 4. Said Renault of the process, "Arctic conditions were sampled in the North Cape area [of Europe] by one car, another car was sent to work in the Swiss mountains, and a third to the United States. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Ive been keeping a register of 4CV Beach Buggies (the proper name) for many years and would like to add yours to the list; Im wagering the fabrication number is in the 8845xx range One oddity, which was carried over from the 4CV, was that I have a 1955 Decapotable, the conv sedan you mention, I would like to get in touch with you regarding parts for the car. Mar 8, 2014 - Explore Jean-Marc's board "Renault 1950-1980", followed by 546 people on Pinterest. inline four-cylinder water-cooled engine with removable cylinder of the 4CV. Yes. Renault Scnic was the first compact MPV in automotive history. And, WW Warshawsky (spelling?) (I tried in vain to post a photo, but kept getting error message! The Dauphine was actually the best-selling four-door import in the United States in the 1950s. Many gave their chassis to a trailer, and a handful donated their engine to pumps used to water crops. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Named 3, the entry-level variant was powered by a 603-cc four-cylinder engine that developed 22.5 horsepower. Neighbors daughter bought one as her first car. More than a new car, it was a new automotive concept, designed in cooperation with Matra: the MPV. The more volume-oriented variant was the 4, which used a 747-cc four-cylinder tuned to develop 26.5 horses. Renault even seriously considered letting motorists buy and swap different bodies; in theory, customers could have configured the 4 as a two-seater van during the week and turned it into a four-seater hatchback on the weekend. standard model equipped with the four-speed gearbox of the Gordini, then from The Renault Avantime is a coup multi-purpose vehicle marketed by the French manufacturer Renault, designed and manufactured by Matra, between 2001 and 2003. In the space of fifty years, Renault has made its mark on automotive history and established its vision of cars tailored to the lifestyles of their occupants. The R5 was sold in the US as Le Car, from 1976 to 1983. Except for The standard 4 offered a similarly basic level of equipment and the bigger engine, while the upper-trim 4L (the name that continues to stick in the 2020s) got third side windows, chrome trim, and an ashtray, among other features. 845cc engine, essentially the 4CV powerplant with larger cylinder bores, lived magazine advertising when it introduced the R8's successor, the 10, for 1967. Immediately adopted by families, the car was such a success that its name was quickly changed from Mgane Scnic to just Scnic. So they gave it to my father who had owned a couple of Dauphenes in the past. through a three-speed transaxle mounted ahead of it. The Clio is sold as the Renault Lutecia in Japan because Honda retains the rights to the name Clio; after the Honda Clio in 1984. Classic cars for sale / Renault / 1960 Renault Mini Van Petit-Panel aka Renault Estafette. The construction of this model is based on RENAULT 5 1gen. Los Angeles, 1960s Daniel Strohl. My memory must have faded. find ways of dealing with it in its sports cars, why not Renault? New mere hundreds per year in the early Fifties, shot up in the decade's latter (Privately, some executives pointed out the Dauphine spent entirely too much time on its roof.). conventional body under which a pair of perimeter-shaped longitudinal box Dauphine an all-synchromesh three-speed gearbox. Little more than a year later, Renault then added the very Usually ended up push starting it. Although France was a republic, it still enjoyed its royal connections. Renault did outsell VW for at least several months in 1958/59. was, after all, a 27 percent improvement on the standard car -- enough to provide The Renault 16 underwent a number of changes during its fifteen-year career, including a phase II version in 1971. There will always be the haters out there, but the cool factor of this car is undeniable. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I never saw many of these, as the current ticket then, was a Dauphine. saw these back in the 60s. of the Dauphine's suspension systems that first appeared in mid 1962 -- it picked For an even more enjoyable drive, passengers at the rear could also take advantage of the trays fitted on the backs of the front seats. bhp in the standard Dauphine and 40 bhp in the Gordini (the latter now picking (YOU HAD TO KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR!) At the end of its career, the Renault 20 was replaced by the Renault 25, which further established its identity as an executive hatchback while maintaining the tailgate introduced with the Renault 16. faster, and more sporting models. option of the Ferlec clutch, which had automatic electromagnetic operation, and Good times! Grabbing the shift lever AND/OR letting off the throttle. looked good, was brisk enough, and stopped very well indeed. Some were turned into trailers; others became chicken coops. Because almost all of those cars stayed at home, export enthusiasts missed out Well aware of the specifications -- and the potential -- of Germany's "peoples' car," Renault told his engineers in 1940 that he wanted something like it. Find 1960 to 1975 Station Wagons for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. The 1956-1958 Renault Dauphine certainly was bigger and -- arguably -- better enough to make it a success. We took the head off, soaked the cylinders in oil, got them all to turn but one, popped the liner out of the block, we pounded it down with a baseball bat( stupid kids), new head gasket from JC Whitney, who had all the foreign car parts at the time, and got it running. contact me at mike7353ataoldotcom. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Industrial designer as well as an aerodynamics engineer, Juchet was asked by CEO Pierre Dreyfus to lead the design studies for the Renault 16. They catered to all the exotics, wisely, in the suburbs of Milwaukee. We are working on four major areas of innovation in order to develop the mobility of the future. It was a cheery car, whose good humour was even reflected in its name, a mix of Twist, Swing and Tango. As such, the It stood proud as the best-selling car brand in France thanks largely to the 4CV economy car, introduced in 1947. Ran across one at Yellowstone Park in 2010 traveling around the world. In 2021, even later cars with a plastic grille are relatively sought-after. The glamorous side, though, was soon enhanced with brighter, In the end, about 2 million of the little sedans were built, which made this a I would love to drive one again,but not sure that I would want to own one. (Yes, it had enough power to spin the tire(s) in the dirt or gravel.) Early guidelines sketched the outline of a car with four seats, close to the 4CV in terms of performance and fuel economy, and with a base price of 300,000 francs (a figure later increased to 350,000). . Regarding transmission the ones I saw were three speed. The car's most notable distinction was its utilization of 4-wheel disc brakes, a first for a car of its size. Car Models ListRelease: All ideas written on our website are for informatory designs only. One was a parts store and the other was mail order. The R21 Nevada featured a folding rear seat along with a second optional rear bench for a total of seven seats, ideal for big families. The suspension, let's now be honest about this, was a When I bought my Decapotable many years ago I got in touch with an owner on a 1956 Decapotable who said he could only find 5 in the US, my car was the 6th, pretty cool. They devoted a considerable amount of energy to figuring out what could break, tuning the long-travel suspension on Sardinias haphazardly-paved roads, sending a couple of prototypes to hang out with Paul Bunyan and Lucy in freezing Minnesota, and letting a few test cars loose in the Sahara to torture the cooling system. The first prototype ran as early as July 1952, and a further batch clocked more than 2 million miles of testing. If you havent guessed, Im a big 4CV fan! Company records show that there were 24 cars . PU ready for the move to Nevada in 1983) If you old like me, then you remember the old squeaky wooden floor hardware stores where if you knew where to look, or the employee knew where to look, they had anything AND everything you needed. It was in beautiful condition and really surprised me. I still own three: the aforementioned 56 Convertible, an all original 48, and the 59 I bought in 1963. Suicide doors? It was 4.64 meters long, 18 centimeters longer than the vehicle on which it was based, enabling it to carry objects of up to 2.10metres in length. On the bright side, enthusiasts who wanted a 4 (either as a project car or as a daily driver) had plenty to choose from, and many were even given away for free. We lived out in the boonies where at the ripe age of 11. the axle hubs at front and rear were quite large, with five very widely spaced My son and I were driving past the other day and he asked what they were. Unrestored examples in very good condition or fully restored cars are now priced above 5000 euros (around $6000), though grandma-spec, small-town 4s have largely (and sadly) disappeared from the automotive landscape. . Gordini was good for 0-60 times of around 20 seconds and a top speed of about characteristics. Hi Mike, How can I get in touch with you? Renault Beach Wagon 1960 to 1961 CMB $75,472 1 For sale For Sale 1 Avg $28,194 Sales Count 19 Dollar Volume $535,683 Lowest Sale $2,050 Top Sale $106,400 Most Recent $34,826 Loading Market Chart data. Development progressed in secrecy during the war, for Renault's Nazi overlords wanted the company to produce military trucks at its Paris plant. This bold, upper-middle-class model stood out as a different type of family car. Im guessing its a one speed? The history of Renaults family cars started fifty years ago in France during the post-war boom. Large van. On top is a removable filter (lifts straight up) which kept dust and debris from entering the box and ultimately the passenger compartment. Builder's Guides. The Scnic concept car was unveiled the 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. The Clio is one of only two cars, the other being the Volkswagen Golf, to have been voted European Car of the Year twice, in 1991 and 2006. As a bonus, the front-drive layout was seen as safer option that forgives a drivers bad behavior, according to period notes. It had a wide range of safety features, including seatbelts adapted to children, ABS with automatic transmission, and a drowsiness detection function that broke new ground in active safety. December 1966, though the higher-powered Gordini types carried on until 1968. Rebadged Dacia Sandero. The qualities of this industrial venture were also recognized by the automotive industry. I dont recall the name of the adjacent street, perhaps State Street, where the building was located. If the heavy engine and gearbox were mounted in the For a time, a Floride was the car a top speed of 74 mph, much more suitable for keeping up with larger-engined Thanks Mike. I enjoyed following his adventures virtually: Could they have been serious? Theyre very unusual with the suicide doors only in the front. In addition to its affordable I want a versatile car, one thats urban and rural at the same time, and one that suits the needs of everyone. I was allowed to blast (toughen in cheek) down the fire roads. At the front end, it looked positively flimsy (in It was produced in two generations 19721985 and 19841996. Modular by design, the 4 spawned countless factory and aftermarket off-shoots, including the Plein Air, the Rodeo, and the JP4. Selecting front-wheel-drivea solution already in the works for the Estafette vancleared up valuable space in the cabin. We had a blast with it for years! Note he first cars with an average 105,9 kn/hour over 1597km all over Italy with mainly mountain roads. monetization_on Do you have a Renault 4CV for sale? The condition of this car appears to be rock solid, even the underside looks solid. When it hits home, even better. B-segment SUV based on the Duster platform for Russia, South America and India. You took the very words from me. on a car with no less than 55 bhp that could beat 90 mph. The Renault Vel Satis was an executive car produced by the French manufacturer Renault, launched at the 2001 Geneva Motorshow to replace the already-discontinued Safrane. Coup SUV based on the Clio/Captur platform (Europe and others) or Duster platform (Russia). The 1960s was a golden era for Ferrari, but one model stands head and shoulders above the rest. sections, with substantial cross-bracing, had been welded. Significantly, the 4 GTL made its debut in January 1978 with a 1.1-liter four-cylinder engine shared with the 6 (a model closely related to the 4) and rated at 34 horsepower. It gave Renault a bad name for some few years-in fact most of the "1961" 4CVs sold in the US are actually leftover 1960 models that remained unsold at the end of the 1960 model year. Yes, I have owned a 4CV. It also included a wide range of stowage options: two gloveboxes, an array of cubbies, and flaps in the floor. commercial success by any standards. A range of heavy duty trucks for long-distance. A more powerful model, the 8 Major, was released in 1964, featuring an 1108 cc engine . And count many racing victories. One competed in all three (it was also successful in hill climbs); it was one of only 2 cars to do so (the other was a Standard Vanguard). Models like the 4CV and the Dauphine werent viable on dirt roads, where the Citron 2CV reigned supreme; they were too low, yet buyers were beginning to look for a daily driver they could take hunting, or to a family picnic, on the weekends. Rust sent thousands of examples to the grave, and cash-for-clunkers programs in the 1990s and the 2000s wiped out a significant chunk of the population. I too wish I had moved to Tucson 4 decades ago, Scotty, but instead ended up spending 19 years in Phoenix. The Renault 5 is a supermini produced by French automaker Renault. Customers soon found that they could Funny what youll remember. bridges -- was true. 1960 Alpine coup 2+2. In 1951, Rgie Nationale des Usines Renault -- as the government-backed company was now known -- decided that it was time to try again.

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