Highlights

Rare Ferlec semi-automatic clutch
Described as being in its original configuration
Only two registered owners since leaving the factory
In the same family for approximately 26 years
Always kept garaged

The appeal

The Renault 4 CV holds a special place in French motoring history: it helped motorise post-war France. This 1957 example has added interest thanks to its Ferlec semi-automatic clutch, a rare option that sets it apart from the vast majority of surviving cars. Described as being in its original configuration, this charming little Renault has stayed in the same family since 2000, when the seller's parents bought it directly from its first owner.

The paintwork was redone before that purchase, and the upholstery and interior trim were subsequently refreshed. The key mechanical components, including the electrical system, carburettion, Ferlec clutch and braking system, are said to have been serviced by a professional. With matching numbers and a history that includes various invoices, this 4 CV is an interesting example of one of France's most iconic post-war cars.

Key information

Odometer: 52,839 km on the clock
Country of registration: France
Roadworthy certificate: reported valid until December 2026
Specifications: 747 cc rear-mounted, liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder engine producing approximately 21 hp; three-speed manual gearbox with Ferlec semi-automatic clutch
Documents: standard-format French registration certificate (carte grise), matching numbers, roadworthy certificate and various invoices

The detail

Mechanical: electrical system, carburettion, clutch and brakes serviced by a mechanic, according to the seller.
Bodywork: repainted by the previous owner before the sale in 2000.
Interior: upholstery and interior trim redone by the seller's parents.
Storage: always garaged by the seller's parents.
Driving: the seller describes the car as easy to drive, while noting that the gearbox and road manners take some getting used to.

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