Highlights

Fully restored bodywork and underside
Original French registration retained
Engine and gearbox fully restored

The Appeal

The first French car to sell over a million units, the rear-engined Renault 4CV was a similar success story to Germany's Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle. In fact, Ferdinand Porsche was invited to France after the war to advise Renault on the project. And while the extent of Porsche's influence on the final design is a hotly contested topic, you can't deny that the two vehicles bore marked similarities both in their design and engineering.

We're informed that this 1955 example has undergone comprehensive restoration. The bodywork and underside have been repaired and refinished, while the engine and gearbox have reportedly been rebuilt.

For fans of French "people's cars" looking for something a little more substantial than the ubiquitous Citroën 2CV, this Renault offers a fantastic opportunity.

History and Paperwork

Understood from the old French registration documents to be a 1955 example
98,213km indicated
Original French registration retained
Located in Andorra
Comprehensive restoration completed

The Condition

The restored bodywork presents well with a few small dents photographed
Smart blue paintwork with a few touch-ins and scratches which the vendor has taken car to photograph
The underside presents very well and looks to have been restored to a very good standard
We're assured that the car is not suffering from any known corrosion issues
Some of the door seals look to be old and perished
Very smart wheels with chrome hub caps and period-appropriate Michelin X radial tyres
Interior in very good condition with minimal defects visible in photos
Very smart seat upholstery, carpeting and controls
Slight sag to the headlining, but nothing especially noteworthy
We're not informed of any known issues with the cabin electrics and instruments

The Mechanics

747cc l4 petrol engine
Three-speed manual gearbox
Fully restored engine; reportedly starts well in both cold and hot conditions
Restored gearbox also said to be operating smoothly
Immensely tidy engine compartment with engine and running gear freshly painted

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