Renault

4CV R 1062 Décapotable

The Société Renault Frères (Renault Brothers Company) was officially founded on February 25, 1899, by Louis (1877–1944), Fernand (1865–1909), and Marcel Renault (1872–1903). However, Christmas Eve 1898 is considered the birth of the Renault factories.

Type of offer

Sales

Brand

Renault

Model

4CV R 1062 Décapotable

Year of manufacture

1951

Price in CHF

28'000

Mileage

41000

Cylinder

Displacement

747

Power

Transmission type

Manual transmission

The Renault 4CV was produced from 1947 to 1961 and was equipped with a water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine mounted in the rear. The engine, with a displacement of 747 cm³, produced approximately 17 to 21 PS, depending on the model year and trim level. Power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a three-speed manual transmission.

The vehicle featured a monocoque body, independent suspension, and hydraulically operated drum brakes on all four wheels. Depending on the model, the top speed ranged from about 90 to 100 km/h.

The rare Décapotable version was distinguished by its spacious, fold-back fabric roof and combined the proven technology of the sedan with the joy of open-air driving.

As the copy of the “Fiche de fabrication” shows, this original and rare model—of which only 9,518 were built between 1949 and 1956 —Renault 4CV Cabriolet was built on October 19, 1951, and first registered in France on October 24. Several years ago, this charming French car was imported into Switzerland and apparently restored as well.

The Renault was purchased from its previous owner in 2004 and has been used for enjoyable summer outings ever since. This attractive convertible is equipped with several period-correct Robri trim pieces, is in very good overall condition, and will be handed over to a new enthusiast in February 2020 with its most recent vehicle inspection (MFK) as a classic car.