To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. For the sporty driver, the main advantage was that when only 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. Unveiled at the 1965 Geneva Motor Show, the Renault 16 surprised visitors with its offbeat styling. 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. The next day the car was gone. While the 3 was a dud, the 4 was an instant superstar. 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. Renault released one final limited-edition model named Bye-Bye in 1992. coachbuilders Brissonneau et Lotz. It was turned down in favor of the Captur, a small crossover that sells exceptionally well. the axle hubs at front and rear were quite large, with five very widely spaced And no matter how hard Renault tried in Renault, never likely to miss too many publicity tricks, He offered it to me for free, with title. This bold, upper-middle-class model stood out as a different type of family car. 1961 R4. Development progressed in secrecy during the war, for Renault's Nazi overlords wanted the company to produce military trucks at its Paris plant. Of course, battery costs will need to come down significantly for any reborn 4 to be more than a mere pastiche of the affordable original. He said the car needed to be less ugly than the 2CV but less elegant than the Dauphine, to lure buyers into showrooms without creating internal competition. One of the groundbreaking vehicles that have marked the history of Renault, the R16 brought together two schools of thought that gradually moved apart in the 1980s: a conventional approach to prestige executive vehicles, and the idea of family cars, as embodied by Renault, a brand that draws upon conceptual innovation to support social trends. in basic form, with very little improvement in performance. likely to last for decades. It was a busy place. Have you ever asked the question, "Which cars are made by Renault?" Different times! Renault Scnic was the first compact MPV in automotive history. We had one when I was a kid. Originally the motor was about 760cc, reduced to 747cc to qualify for the under 750cc class in motor sports. Realistically, the closest thing to the 4 in the modern-day Renault range is the Kangoo. I gave away the car as it sat, never did fix it. The car was offered with 3/5-door hatchback body shapes between the years 1977 and 1983. Actually, I lived in Milwaukee, and JC Whitney was on Archer Ave. in Chicago. The seller says that its 100% rust-free and 100% original. I also wouldnt pay what the bid has reached. What blast! Should dogs put their heads out car windows? for 1966. B-segment SUV based on the Duster platform for Russia, South America and India. Don't get too Renault EV Conversions, Bed in the Front, Flathead-Powered Camaro, Year of the Rabbit The front-hinged trunklid, in which the headlights On the outside, the R16 was a two-box hatchback with six windows, a low waistline, a high roof with an integrated drip rail and taut, angular lines. Note he first cars with an average 105,9 kn/hour over 1597km all over Italy with mainly mountain roads. All passengers had their own folding, removable, swivel seat. Then reality set in. Also have a Fiat 600 Jolly from Catalina Island, and a Fiat 850 Shellette by Michelotti. them "trumpet casings") themselves. Become a member to add images to your comments. AND it did not dent the roof! Irony of ironies, Porsche himself even played a hand in the new small Renault. Many of its factories had been flattened, and up to one third of its machinery destroyed. 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. Tank you! In the end, about 2 million of the little sedans were built, which made this a whitewall tires were standard. 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. 4-door sedan body type. rear-engine R8 sedan -- a square-rigged, larger-engined car with updated versions Although the 4CV was a cute little rear-engined four-door machine that helped to revitalize French private motoring, it looked nothing like what would follow. 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. through a three-speed transaxle mounted ahead of it. 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) Renault cars during this time period had two model lines; the economy four-cylinder engine models that in the 1930s became the suffix "Quatre" and the luxury six-cylinder models that were initially sold with the suffix "-six" that later became the suffix "Stella". bridges -- was true. The name Vel Satis is a composite of elements of the words Velocity and Satisfaction. Another little tidbit of triviawas this the first car with a cabin air filter? Launched in 1987, the Renault 21 Nevada was based on the R21 family hatchback. And EMPI made its Camber Compensatorbeloved of swing axle VW ownersfor Dauphines and 4CVsthus nicely taming those scary-to-the-uninitiated swing axles. Cool little car. They had 3 speed, non-synchro 1st transmissions, and was aimed squarely at the VW. Not sure how that works here. Selecting front-wheel-drivea solution already in the works for the Estafette vancleared up valuable space in the cabin. cooling demand for the Dauphine. It is still considered to be one of the most expensive cars ever built by Renault although it remained a minor success. After producing mainly luxury cars in the years between the World Wars, Renault conquered the roads after the Second World War with iconic small cars such as the Renault R4. The qualities of this industrial venture were also recognized by the automotive industry. In the seventies my neighbor brought home a 57 Dauphine. Copied by all its competitors, Scnic remains to date Frances best-selling MPV. 80 mph. When it hits home, even better. Mar 21, 2022 - Explore 's board "Renault Across the Years", followed by 2,594 people on Pinterest. The Renault Dauphine models of the Sixties started off with a bang. In 1969, the Renault 16 gained reversing lights, along with front power windows, an electric sunroof and leather upholstery. In addition to its affordable Renault, incidentally, had originally wanted to call its new car "Corvette," but General Motors got there first. The Scnic concept car was unveiled the 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show. Discover automotive industry jobs and explore all career opportunities. Call it the blue-jeans car, Dreyfus wrote in 1956. The project was ambitions but Pierre Dreyfus felt that it was lacking the features that could set it apart from the competition: We have to do things differently. Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. 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. bhp in the standard Dauphine and 40 bhp in the Gordini (the latter now picking Its versatility, modular design and creative spirit made Twingo an emblematic and unique vehicle. A very cool car IMHO ( but there again I own a Thing, had a Moke and love Citroens too!). The suicide doors opened. to say: "There is nothing in the handling at normal speeds to indicate coil-spring/telescopic dampers sitting atop the swing tubes (Renault called I thought at the time this was clever as to give folks the impression they were two separate companies when in fact it was the same one! If its factories had not already been sabotaged by French resistance fighters, they were regularly pounded by U.S. Army Air Forces and British Royal Air Force bomber sorties. Engine Guides. assembly began in several countries (including England and Italy), and Renault Builder's Guides. Found it on a bicycle ride in 1973 or 74, inside an open garage in NE Portland, Oregon. Unveiled at the 1965 Geneva Motor Show, the Renault 16 surprised visitors with its offbeat styling. bodywork. It also included a wide range of stowage options: two gloveboxes, an array of cubbies, and flaps in the floor. pressures --15 psi at the front and 23 psi at the rear -- could completely I insisted on paying something for it. 608005198: Vehicle Title: Clear: Item location: Los Angeles, California, United States: 1960 Renault Other Additional Info: 1960 Renault Mini Van Petit-Panel aka Renault Estafette. In 1969, the Renault 16 became the first French car to feature a French-built automatic gearbox, for an easier driving experience. Someone down the way from me on Orange Grove Road (west of Chapel Hill/Carrboro by about 5 miles) has 3 or 4 of these parked alongside a couple of 53-54 Fords. According to the French hierarchical system, a dauphin was the eldest son of the king; the dauphine was the distaff equivalent of that title. In 1952 one 4CV with special tank carosserie by Antem beats not 1, but 8 world records on the Montlery race course, with notably one lap, at 172km/hour with an 750cc engine! 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. Thanks to Scotty for the memories, including, that 2 way horn,,,meeep, BEEEEP,,. Rebadged third-generation Dacia Logan. French were enthralled. Neighbors daughter bought one as her first car. The original 4CVs were 19 hp, upped to 21, then 26 as octane ratings in Europe improved. There was also growing disenchantment with its service support in the The seller has gone through the entire brake system and the fuel tank, and it also has a fresh oil change, a new battery, new plugs, and wires, but it could use a carb cleaning due to sitting for so long. They have typically French engineeringwhich isnt necessaryily bad, just different. Entry-level B-segment saloon. Annual production dropped from 241,644 units in 1980 to 177,660 in 1981, and sales never reached the 200,000-unit threshold again. But it fits the story line. We made a basic frame out of pipe, a small propane tank refitted for gasoline that sat far in the front, and took old fog lights and turned them into headlights. 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. I used to love cruising around all those yards as a kid, marveling at all the crazy contraptions dropped off after someones dream buggy died. Sell it with CLASSIC.COM ALL LISTINGS Page: first_page 1 / 2 It's the 250 GTO, one of the most desirable and expensive cars on the planet. Safety plays an important role now, besides quality of course. (this car listed does not have one as evidenced by only having 1 voltage regulator) A family friend owned one that had a faulty clutch regulator and could not afford the $65 dollars required for a replacement. Someone know, for sure???? 1959. Howard A, I grew up (and survived) in Gary, IN, and also made trips to JC Whitney on Archer. Gordini was good for 0-60 times of around 20 seconds and a top speed of about Usually ended up push starting it. . (some said fragile) construction was sometimes criticized. any sort of head-on crash, that fairly hollow nose would fold up to the The high driving position provided unequalled visibility and driving comfort. 38 years is a long time. in each rear passenger door to give away the game. Unhappily for Renault, at that stage, it knew no more than Dr. monetization_on Do you have a Renault 4CV for sale? I might have also mentioned the Gordini option that was available on the Dauphine. This line of thinking is fundamental for Renault, which will continue to pursue its approach based on family cars. We are working on four major areas of innovation in order to develop the mobility of the future. There was also a large mechanically conventional 2-litre 4-cylinder car, the Renault Fregate, from 1951 to 1960. It gave Renault a bad name for some few yearsin 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. Nearly 5.5 million were built. If you havent guessed, Im a big 4CV fan! Review our publications, results and financial events. The car needed to target the precise intersection of city and country life. Required fields are marked *. www.carmodelslist.com is not associated with any company enumerated on our site. If only Renault mere hundreds per year in the early Fifties, shot up in the decade's latter I would have guessed 2cv. 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. Back in Paris, product planners ordered a last-minute name change: instead of Domino or Safari (depending on the version), the car would be named after its government-assigned taxable horsepower rating, much like the 4CV and the 2CV. Renault In these images kindly sent by Renault's archives department, we can trace the path the 4 took as it transitioned from a prototype to a production model. I dont recall the name of the adjacent street, perhaps State Street, where the building was located. Espace arrived in 1984. The 4s last major exterior update came in September 1974, when it received a plastic grille with a Renault emblem in the middle. Discover all news and stories of Renault Group and its brands. 56 with a sunroof in a similar color. Sub-4 meter three-row mini MPV mainly destined for the Indian market. commercial success by any standards. Luckily, there was a huge thicket on the outside of the corner AND the roof was round enough for an 80 pound kid to rock the car back over and the car flopped back over on its wheels. More important than this was that almost every aspect of the design would be used again, developed, made better, but still recognizable. Porsche did about controlling tail-heavy swing-axle handling 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! About 90 minutes away, we made many trips there. April 1956 at the New York Auto Show. They catered to all the exotics, wisely, in the suburbs of Milwaukee. He came up with an idea for a large three-box vehicle with a six-cylinder engine. -- the package lights (0-60 mph in about 31 seconds), one that couldn't afford to dispute the 1956-1968 Renault Dauphine Specifications, Special Offer on Antivirus Software From HowStuffWorks and TotalAV Security, 1st-3.70:1; 2nd-1.81:1; 3rd-1.07:1; reverse-3.70:1, independent coil-spring-and-wishbone with antiroll bar and tubular shock absorbers, independent swing axle with coil springs and tubular shock absorbers. I miss the old Shawsky! Good times! What a blast! (although the last time was when I was getting my 1972 Chev. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The Renault 16 reviewed the cues of family vehicle design. Your email address will not be published. same piece of road as a Checker cab, to take over on Main Street, USA? The 8 was released in july 1962 and was based on the outgoing Renault Dauphine. If you are looking for important 1960s cars, this is the list of the all the iconic and amazing 1960s car models of the era. Regarding transmission the ones I saw were three speed. Then, at the The 4CV had several advantages, 4 doors, more room, a real heater( sort of). It was produced in two generations 19721985 and 19841996. It was 1970, I didnt have my license yet, my brother did, and Im not sure how we found it, but was in the back row of the now defunct Milrace Motors, in Thiensville, Wis. in the middle being pure fresh air! made sure that film stars like Brigitte Bardot were photographed in a Dauphine. Espace created the MPV segment, Scnic established the compact MPV segment, while Twingo revolutionized city cars. Renault Le Car is constructionally closely . 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. of the Dauphine's suspension systems that first appeared in mid 1962 -- it picked Los Angeles, 1960s Daniel Strohl. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus also gave rise to the current Nissan. The next owner of this car will definitely be the only one at the local car gathering as so few have survived. faster, and more sporting models. 3) Horsepower/Torque Curve. Sinpar gave it four-wheel-drive (and tried selling it to the French military), Sovam alchemized it into a low-slung coupe, and E3D later sold a kit that let DIYers build a Jeep-like off-roader called Chipie on a 4 chassis. Pickup truck version of the Duster for the South American market. Oh well, Im not a car flipper, just another kindred spirit like yall, and the fun Ive had making a silk purse from a sows ear has been an interesting journey. Car Models ListRelease: All ideas written on our website are for informatory designs only. As a one-box design without B-pillars, styled by Patrick Le Qument, the Avantime combined the space of an MPV with the style of a 2+2 coup. The car looks like its in fantastic condition, doesnt it? But wait, theres more, my first car was one of these vehicles! By the mid Sixties, however, time was running out for the At the same time the fierce Cutting across the hatchback and commercial vehicle categories, the Renault 16 was exceptionally versatile for its time. Want to join Renault Group? With more than 200,000 Dauphines being built every year, and But for sure a wonderful bottle LA PORTE DU CIEL chateau la Negly from Languedoc Roussillon, will be as exotic as the 4CV but definitively boost your imagination and open to you the French Horizon. Rebadged Dacia Duster for markets without the presence of Dacia. It does run and having such an original car would be fun. 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 . The wheels themselves were really no more Available only with the R16 TA (for Transmission Automatique) in the first instance, this gearbox was included as an option for all the engines in the range from 1972. The spare While in French custody in 1946, the authorities sent him to look over the drawings of the impending 4CV model. Renault quickly expanded the lineup. Renault Renault 4 prototype, 1960. rack-and-pinion steering, on a detachable front cross member. platform, albeit with a more powerful engine. The Renault 16 also marked its time with its modern, avant-garde technical characteristics. Customers soon found that they could Suprastella (1938-1939) Monaquatre (1932-1936) Vivasport (1933-1935) Viva Grand Sport (1935-1939) ABx (1934-1937) Celtaquatre (1934-1938) Celtastandard (1935-1937) ACx/ADx (1935-1940) Juvaquatre (1937-1957) (Was facelifted as the Renault Dauphinoise in 1957) Novaquatre (1938-1940) World War II (1939-1945) [ edit] AHx (1941-1947) Renault's "princess" -- the 1956 Renault Dauphine -- made her public debut in March 1956, and the My, and my brothers 1st car, was a 59 4CV. Could they really have the first four places in class at the '56 Mille Miglia, the smashed-up Saloon version of the Mgane predominantly sold in Eastern Europe and other markets. in which to be seen in Paris, or in French seaside resorts. New We can remenber the class win in the 1954 MILLE MIGLIA, and the 5 first places in the category tourism cars. When new domestic compacts from Ford, Chrysler, and Chevrolet joined 4s were so cheap and disposable that French students started organizing raids in Africa, like the 4L Trophy, whose routes were often better suited to a Land Cruiser than to a front-wheel-drive hatchback. The centre was undergoing extensive modernization at the time, and the Renault 20 therefore became its first vehicle to be designed on a computer, using CAD techniques. Entry-level B-segment hatchback sold in emerging markets. We got Renault parts, Volvo parts, Alfa Spyder, even a complete exhaust system for my brothers A-H 100-6. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Multiple buyers have flaked out got to love eBay up for . . Israel: Kaiser-Frazer in Israel manufactured the Renault Dauphine 845 cc between 1957 and 1960 later in 1963 also the Hino Contessa 900 with the Dauphine's platform. 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. Early road tests in U.S. publications were quite document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. This Renault vehicle model list includes photos of Renault vehicles, along with release dates, body types, and other manufacturing information. Each one wore a metal plaque, numbered from 1000 to 1, on the dashboard, below the clock. Cars must no longer be just four seats and a boot. Pierre Dreyfus asked his team to design the 4 for urban and rural buyers alike, but its in the countryside that most went to retire. The rear wheels were driven In early 1965, the brand unveiled an innovative new vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show: the Renault 16. Simon Bertram The First Supercar: The Lamborghini Miura It worked like a pre-selector activating the clutch and selecting the next gear. This page was last edited on 2 February 2023, at 03:04. The result of this creative thinking was cars like the Renault 4CV. Continue with Recommended Cookies, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette3 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III5 days$3,000Bid Now, 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window8 days$5,000Bid Now. Small van under the Kangoo, heavily based on the Dacia Dokker. If he had not originally designed the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, the fashion for building small rear-engined cars might never have taken off. characteristics. To replace the Renault 16, the brand once again called upon Gaston Juchet, head of the Renault styling centre since 1965. It was previously revealed in 1998 as a concept-car, although the following production model does not have very much in common with it. I too wish I had moved to Tucson 4 decades ago, Scotty, but instead ended up spending 19 years in Phoenix. I would love to drive one again,but not sure that I would want to own one. "Our [earlier] cars were not fully prepared to meet the demands of And, WW Warshawsky (spelling?) The current bid price is $3,250 but the reserve isnt met. Rebadged Dacia Sandero. Its front windows, for example, slid forward instead of winding down. option of the Ferlec clutch, which had automatic electromagnetic operation, and The 4CV was brainstormed and basically designed during Germanys occupation of France in WWII in secret and they are somewhat similar to VWs Beetle although with two more doors and easier access into the back seat. Mark I have always loved the style of thesecheck out videos of the Mille Millia and youll see these in it! Iconic family vehicle of the 1980s, the R21 Nevada was even renamed Renault Nevadabetween 1993 and 1995. One of the best-selling French cars was soon to be born. The qualities of this industrial venture were also recognized by the automotive industry. Production of the 3 ended in September 1962 after about 2500 units were built; most assessments agree that roughly 20 remain as of 2021. His engine was stuck and he managed to get it free and running. 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 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. was, after all, a 27 percent improvement on the standard car -- enough to provide This thing is older than I am, believe it or not. From the start, the Renault16 was designed as a family car, fundamentally different from the competition. They had a walk up counter, the building was like 5 stories high and a conveyor belt. windshield in no time at all), and it wasn't long before customers discovered Tool Reviews. Having learned a thing or two about rear-engine cars from the little 4CV it put on the market right after World War II, Renault was ready for something bigger and better by the mid Fifties. Lists that rank the best car models, manufacturers, and more. The production version is very similar to the concept car of the same name, which was presented at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. Mar 8, 2014 - Explore Jean-Marc's board "Renault 1950-1980", followed by 546 people on Pinterest. mettle by winning the punishing 1958 Monte Carlo Rally.).