Winning bid
€11,000

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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Winning bid
€11,000
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Auction Details

  • Year1959
  • MakeRenault
  • Model4CV
  • ColourDark blue
  • Odometer75,504 Kilometres
  • Engine size760cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownOyonnax
  • CountryFrance
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Bidding history

42 Bids

Yannic••••
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€11,000
28/02/24
Isidore••••
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€10,750
28/02/24
Yannic••••
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€10,500
28/02/24
Isidore••••
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€10,250
28/02/24
Yannic••••
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€10,000
28/02/24
Isidore••••
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€9,999
28/02/24
Yannic••••
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€9,900
28/02/24
Yannic••••
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€9,800
28/02/24
Isidore••••
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€9,700
28/02/24
Yannic••••
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€9,600
28/02/24

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