Highlights

• A bright and charming looking example of the increasingly rare Renault 4
• Fully restored around 5 years ago by marque specialists Renault Reborn
• Complete with an equally bright, fun and fully retrimmed interior
  
  

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• Our example was first registered in the UK in February 1984
• The 4 was thought to have left the factory in a yellow hue
• The car had been used and enjoyed by 6 owners before its restoration
• At this stage the 4 was thought to have covered around 74,000 miles
• The seventh owner was thought to have commissioned the restoration
• This was believed to have been in around 2018
• By 2019 the car was in the ownership of the eighth owner
• The current owner acquired the car in 2021 to become the ninth
• Since then, the car has covered around 2,500 miles more 
• A small archive of paperwork appears to be included with the Renault
• This includes the V5 in the name of the current owner
• The current MOT is advisory free and valid until May 2024
• Numerous previous MOTs are thought to be present
• A number of handbooks and workshop manuals are present
  
  

The Interior

• The interior was fully retrimmed and updated by Renault Reborn
• The retrim creates a bright and decidedly funky ambiance to the cabin
• The seats are trimmed in grey vinyl with colourful plaid fabric inserts
• The door cards are similarly trimmed and pristine looking
• The cabin floors are finished in hard wearing rubber mats
• The dashboard is charmingly rudimentary 
• A single instrument is accompanied by warning lights and switches in the binnacle
• The original single spoke Renault steering wheel is fitted
• The remained of the dashboard is given up to a useful storage shelf
• The iconic Renault 4 “umbrella” gear lever is noted
• The retro styled radio is a contemporary DAB and Bluetooth enabled unit
• The light headlining is pristine looking and arranged in an embossed diamond pattern
• The spacious and well-shaped boot enjoys excellent access via the hatch
• The floor is protected by a fitted rubber mat
• A solid parcel shelf provides protection from prying eyes
• The rear seat folds to extend luggage accommodation when required
  
  

The Exterior

• This example has been previously repainted in its eye-catching livery
• The 4 is finished in Indy Orange with contrasting grey accents
• These accents include the steel bumpers and protective vinyl side panels
• The front bumpers feature the signature quirky tubular overriders
• The diminutive Renault is afforded a sporting air by its alloy wheels
• These are 4.5J x 13-inch Renault six-spoke alloys
• These appear to be in a fine overall condition
• They are fitted with a matching set of Runway Enduro tyres in a 135/80 size
• Cabin glass and light lenses all appear original and in fine order
• The boxy, utilitarian design and bright colourway makes for an appealing looking car
  
  

The Mechanics

• This being the GTL model our car is fitted with the 1108cc engine
• This is a version of the Cleon-Fonte engine and was the biggest fitted to the 4
• This is a four cylinder, two valves per cylinder petrol engine
• This unit was originally rated at around 34bhp
• Power is fed to the front wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox
• This was sufficient to give the GTL a 75mph top speed 
• The 0-60mph “dash” was dispatched in around 22 seconds
• This basic mechanical set up paid dividends in reliability and economy
• The engine bay presentation is very good overall
• There is plenty of space around the engine making for great access
• The wheel brace and jack are stowed here against the side wall
• The underside of the Renault 4 looks very well presented also
• It us understood that a new chassis was fitted by Renault Reborn
• The spare wheel is stowed at the rear of the underside of the car
• The current owner reports the car as running very well
• No known mechanical faults were reported
  
  

Summary