1959 Renault 4CV

Highlights

Beautifully restored copy of a true icon of French motoring
Attractive colour scheme, typical of the mid-twentieth century
Solid, corrosion-free subframe

The most

The story of the Renault 4CV is worthy of a film in itself. During the Second World War, the Germans took control of the French car manufacturer and stipulated that no authorisation was granted for passenger or personal vehicles - only commercial and military vehicles.

Renault's intrepid designers were more than willing to go underground for a product they believed in - and with the secret blessing of Louis Renault himself, the model was ready for the market by the end of the war - with a little help from Ferdinand Porsche.

The resulting car was a beautiful piece of simple, effective engineering - affectionately known as the 'Quatre Pattes' by the French people, it overcame poor post-war sales to become one of the best-selling cars of its day; eventually achieving over 1 million sales in 14 years.

This charming example comes to us after a recent restoration, with much of that iconic mid-twentieth century character preserved and a corrosion-free subframe - both of which are sure to offer a wonderful prospect for any enthusiast.

History and Documents

First registered in 1950
Chassis number 805895
Fully restored
Currently reads 75,504 km on a five-digit odometer
Supplied with original registration document from 1965
Fully prepared for FFVE registration

Condition

Attractive Bleu Ile De France paintwork (code 464)
Fully restored to a high standard of workmanship
Chrome in good condition with minor signs of use
Note the winged filler cap to the rear and the watermark above the arches!
The sunroof is in good condition
We note the paint losses on the front number plate
Wheels - matching interior trim - in good condition
The underside is excellent, with no signs of significant wear or corrosion
Interior is nicely finished in beige
Original period dial in good condition
Some light signs of use on carpets and roof lining
Seats are free of rips and tears and full of character

The Mechanics

Powered by the small but efficient 760cc Renault I4 engine
3-speed manual transmission
Completely rebuilt to a high standard
Engine compartment is in excellent condition
No reports of leaks, knocking, noise or smoke
We are told that the car drives well with no problems

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