1958 Renault 4CV Luxe Model (LHD)
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Nevada based car
- Folders of invoices
- Over $50,000 spent on the restoration and maintenance
THE APPEAL
This small, rear-engined, four-door was covertly designed during WWII and became a vital tool in France's post-war rebuild and in getting working-class France back on the road. It became the first French car to surpass one million units sold and featured suicide doors, chic styling and an economic 747cc engine.
This later 1958 model has spent most of its life in the dry state of Nevada before travelling to California where it was restored over the late 90s and early 00s. It was imported to the UK in 2017 and currently resides in the English Riviera.
THE HISTORY & PAPERWORK
- Registered 1958 in Nevada, United States of America
- Numerous Nevada titles present
- Imported to the UK in 2017, by the previous owner
- V5c present
- Renault 4CV brochure
- New Renault 4CV handbook
- Tax & Mot Exempt
THE INTERIOR
- Clean and well presented
- Retrimmed seats in good condition with little sign of use
- Well-kept since being restored
- Basic layout, with quaint details
- Headliner and door cards in good condition with small age-related marks and wear
- Front Boot in tidy condition with spare wheel present
THE EXTERIOR
- Quirky design
- Finished in an attractive metallic blue
- General wear and tear present around the vehicle
- Small dents and scratches around the vehicle
- Arches contain most of the blemishes
- Suicide front doors with no check strap
- Chrome-style wheels with good tyre tread
- Chrome trim in fair shape
- Minor signs of pitting on the front bumper
- The rear bumper is in great condition
- Spare used Bonnet , Boot Lid & Starter motor included if required.
THE MECHANICS
- 747cc Billancourt engine
- 3-speed manual
- Mechanics likely to need some recommissioning due to lack of use
- Fuel gauge needs attention
- Over $50,000 was spent on its previous restoration back in the early 00s
- Folder of invoices for parts and work carried out in the US
- Starts & drives but highly recommended to be trailered and inspected before use.
SUMMARY
A million units were produced over a 14-year period however few 4CVs have survived the test of time.
This car has stood strong thanks to its life in the dry state of Nevada and then restoration in California before arriving in the UK. It's a rare car in the UK and with a little love and time, it could be a great addition to any garage.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1958
- Make Renault
- Model 4CV
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 56,847 Miles
- Engine size 747
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Torquay
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
6
bids
from 2
bidders
- sh•••• £4,300 01/02/23
- DI•••• £4,200 27/01/23
- DI•••• £4,100 26/01/23
- DI•••• £4,000 26/01/23
- DI•••• £3,800 25/01/23
- sh•••• £3,500 25/01/23
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