Description
RENAULT AX 1908
Two-seater cabriolet
Exceptional original condition
Brand-new soft top
In perfect working order
French registration document
The Renault Type AX, produced from 1908 to 1913, is one of the era’s iconic popular cars, designed by Louis Renault. Here are its main features and its history:
Technical specifications:
Engine: Two-cylinder 1, 060 cm³ (bore 75 mm, stroke 120 mm), developing 7/ 8 fiscal horsepower.
Power: About 8 kW, enabling a top speed of 49 to 71 km/ h depending on the gearbox.
Transmission: Three-speed manual with reverse gears, shaft drive, an innovation for the time.
Bodywork: Offered as a two-seater cabriolet, equipped with a windscreen and a hood.
Weight: About 750 kg.
Use: Very commonly used as a taxi in Paris and London, appreciated for its robustness and ease of maintenance.
History and impact:
The Type AX was shown at the Paris Salon in 1908 and quickly established itself as a popular car, accessible to the middle classes and transport professionals.
It marked a turning point in the automotive industry by democratising access to the private car, with mass production that contributed to Renault’s growth.
Its design and mechanics inspired other models, and it was produced in large numbers for its era, until it was replaced by the Type EK in 1913.
