Designed by the legendary Pietro Frua at Carrozeria Ghia, the Renault Caravelle was developed with the burgeoning American sports car market in mind.
This svelte little car proved surprisingly rapid as it was based upon the underpinnings of the rear-engined Dauphine and powered by the well-regarded Gordini-tuned engine. It also boasted nimble handling thanks to its low mass and the novel fitment of disc brakes on all four wheels greatly aided stopping power. The Caravelle was priced competitively too - and buyers could choose from a range of body styles.
Here we have one of the rare survivors, an exceedingly original 1965 Caravelle Convertible. The vendor points out that this is the desirable post-facelift version with the smartly appointed dashboard and they also inform us that much of the paintwork is believed to be original! The shell looks to be exceedingly straight and the vendor assures us there are no signs of corrosion throughout. The trims and folding soft top are all reportedly the original items and the rare factory hard top is present also.
The Renault has recently passed the gruelling TÜV inspection and following a recent service, is ready to drive.
The vendor advises that the car is practically in its original body/paint condition
It presents very well throughout, with no obvious signs of notable damage or corrosion
We’re informed that the floor of this car is completely original, rust-free, and has an original protective coating.
The soft top appears in good order and is suitably patinated
The car comes with the matching factory hardtop - a rare find as most were lost or damaged
All the chrome trims are said to be original and have not been repaired - they’re commendably wel-preserved
The interior is in great condition and is reportedly also original, with seats, carpets, plastics, upholstery, and trims all being the factory items
There’s little to report in the way of wear to the upholstery and controls, and the vendor assures us there’s no damage
The vendor notes that this is the post-facelift version with two round gauges on the dash - which was considered a notable improvement to the earlier version with a large plastic counter
We’re advised that the suspension has been checked, the brakes repaired, the engine and fuel system inspected, and all oils and fluids replaced
The vendor states that the car is “ready to go. The engine works perfectly and starts very well and everything in it functions, including all the electrics and the radio”
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Vehicle specification
Year1965
MakeRenault
ModelCaravelle
ColourRed
Odometer60,753 Kilometres
Engine size1108
Auction Details
Seller TypeTrade
Town
Mazowieckie
CountryPoland
Bidding history
6
bids
from 5
bidders
Armando••••€4,75030/06/24
stefano••••€4,50029/06/24
jpa911€4,10029/06/24
stefano••••€4,00029/06/24
albino-••••€3,00128/06/24
tatail€1,00027/06/24
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1965 Renault Caravelle Convertible
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