Highlights
- Recommissioned 2020
- Recent new clutch
- Runs and drives ‘beautifully’
The Appeal
The Renault 4 is a simple yet charming design that exudes a sense of practicality. It's a versatile vehicle that can be used for both daily commutes and outdoor adventures. Its affordability, durability, and charm make it a popular choice among car enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This example was imported in 2018 and acquired by the current owner in 2020 where it was fully recommissioned by marque specialist D&D Motors in Andover. They have also taken care of regular maintenance, including a recent new clutch. Suitably refreshed and oozing period French charisma, this Renault 4 is ready for new adventures with its next owner.
History and Paperwork
- Built 1984
- Imported to the UK 2018
- Acquired by current owner 2020
- Fully recommissioned
- Paperwork includes Haynes manual and book on the Renault 4, together with a selection of invoices (French and British) and old MOT certificates
- UK invoices show evidence of a good deal of maintenance in recent years
- New clutch November 2022, paperwork available but not pictured
- Used extensively by the current owner in the summer months and kept off road in winter
- MOT valid to November 2023
- V5C present in owner’s name
The Interior
- Cream vinyl seats in good condition with no tears or damage
- Delightful and original diamond patterned headlining clean and showing no signs of sagging
- Attractive pattern-stitched door cards in good order
- Dashboard looks to be well preserved
- Useful guidance on the speedometer
- Dashboard-mounted gear stick
- Rear Gradulux louvred blind
- Parcel shelf present
- Folding rear seats to form flat floor
- Rubber mat to boot floor, under which the floor itself looks to be solid
- Numerous period window stickers add to the car’s charm
The Exterior
- Cream paintwork presents generally well with some light patination
- A few blemishes around the edges and a small dent to the bonnet but overall it’s in very usable condition
- The owner reports that the bodywork appears to be all original and that the usual vulnerable areas (torsion bar mounts, boot floor and double-skinned boot lid corners) are very solid
- Some surface corrosion to the wheels but tyres all look to have reasonable tread
- Bumpers generally straight
- Full set of mudflaps
The Mechanics
- 845cc 4 cylinder engine
- 4 speed manual transmission
- Work in the last few years includes
- New plugs, points and HT leads
- New ball joints and track rod ends
- Brake pipe front to rear
- New clutch
- Coolant reported to be clear
- Period spare bulb set included
- Reported to run and drive beautifully
Summary
A lovely example of the delightful French workhorse, this Renault 4 is a usable design classic which has received a great deal of recent mechanical attention.
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