Highlights
- Bodywork comprehensively restored and repainted
- Striking period colour scheme with contrasting blue and red
- Reportedly running and driving very well
- Legendary “people’s car”
The Appeal
Developed in secret during the occupation of France in the Second World War, the Renault 4CV met a similar brief to Citroën’s 2CV, another project hidden from German occupiers. Both were beautifully engineered, super-simple cars that were designed to help France back to its feet following the conflict.
This 1957 example presents impeccably following extensive bodywork restoration. The colour really makes it - a striking aquamarine blue which contrasts sharply with the bright red upholstery. The 1950s were arguably the most important decade in the history of French car making, and this 4CV is a fitting tribute to that golden era. We’re informed that it drives very well and is ready to be enjoyed.
The History and Paperwork
- 68,093 km indicated
- We understand that this car comes with current ITV test
- Spanish market example, still road registered in Spain
The Condition
- We’re informed that the bodywork has undergone full restoration
- Clean and straight-looking floor pans
- The bodywork appears in superb order and all doors and panels seem to fit well
- Smart chrome trim all round with minimal wear
- Smart paint finish with a high gloss
- The vendor doesn’t report any notable imperfections
- The wheels have been finished in an attractive two-tone scheme
- Original-looking and well-presented cabin
- Slight paint peeling to the steering wheel centre boss
- Smart red upholstery with no notable wear apparent or reported
- Well-presented carpets and door cards
- Cabin electrics and instruments reportedly in good working order
The Mechanics
- 747cc rear-mounted inline-four
- Three-speed manual gearbox
- Very well-presented and original-looking engine compartment
- Reportedly runs and drives very well indeed
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