RENAULT 4CV REGISTER OF AUSTRALIA

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RENAULT 4CV REGISTER OF AUSTRALIA

 

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Modelos y como identificarlos 

 

 

 

Renault 4CV (often referred to by sellers as "Renault 750")

ID Plates	Wheels	Dashboard
1948 (first known imports)-1950. If correct, identification (oval and diamond) plates in boot are for model R1060. The engine should be Type 662-1 (look near the distributor) and is of 760cc.	Wheels to end 1957. "Spider" wheels, with five chromed nuts holding the rim and "knock-on" hubcaps	Dash to end 1950. Flat metal, painted brown earlier, later beige. Central instrument cluster in an inverted "horseshoe" shape.
1951 to end production in 1961. If correct, identification plates in boot are for model R1062. The engine should be Type 662-2 and is of 747cc.	"Spider" wheels continue	Dash 1951 - 1955. Dash still flat, instruments still central with round speedometer flanked by smaller instrument clusters, often described as "ears".
Model designation continues	Wheels 1958 to end. Solid disc wheels held by three bolts and with a centre-bolted hubcap	Dash 1956 on. Instruments mounted in front of driver, dash rounded with demister vents and mounting space in centre for radio.

For most years, the 4CV was sold in two trim options:

• The Deluxe / Grand Luxe was the "top" model, to the extent this is possible with an essentially basic car. It had chrome around headlights, chrome door handles, and (until 1958) chrome below the doors.
• The "Thriftmaster" (known as the "Affaires" overseas) had less chrome/polished aluminium. Many have been "upgraded" over the years, but even if trim has been added this variant can still be recognised by having light switches on the dash instead of on a column stalk, and by the lack of a steering lock
• Many Australian 4CVs have an external fuel filler, in addition to the external radiator filler.

 

Renault Dauphine (sold Australia 1957-1962)/ Renault Dauphine Gordini (sold Australia 1959-1962)/ Dauphine Alfa Romeo (1959 -1961 ?)

ID Plates	Wheels	Gearbox/Suspension
Dauphine (Renault and Alfa Romeo, the latter quite rare). If correct, identification (oval and diamond) plates in boot are for model R1090. The engine should be Type 690-1 (look near the distributor) and is of 850cc.	Wheels to mid 1957. "Spider" wheels, with five chromed nuts holding the rim and "knock-on" hubcaps (as for 4CV)	Dauphine gearbox. Three speed, no synchromesh on first (as for 4CV).
Dauphine Gordini. If correct, identification (oval and diamond) plates in boot are for model R1091. The engine should be Type 690-5 (look near the distributor) and is of 850cc.	Dauphine wheels mid-1957 to end. Solid disc wheels held by three bolts and with a centre-bolted hubcap	Dauphine Gordini gearbox. Four speed, no synchromesh on first.
	Dauphine Gordini wheels 1961 on. Three bolt solid disc wheels, with 8 "rounded rectangular" slots near rim.	Suspension all models late 1960 on. "Aerostable" rubber cushions rear axle.

From 1957, both the 4CV and Dauphine were fitted as an option with the "Ferlec" semi-automatic transmission. This dispensed with the clutch pedal, the clutch being actuated electromagnetically when the gear lever was depressed to change gear. Few survive.

Alfa Romeo Dauphine as Renault Dauphine, the main difference is the badging.

 

Renault Floride (sold Australia 1960 -1962)

ID Plates	Wheels	Gearbox/Suspension
Floride. If correct, identification (oval and diamond) plates in boot are for model R1092. The engine should be Type 690-5 (look near the distributor) and is of 850cc.	Wheels. Disc wheels, similar to Dauphine Gordini. May have chrome dress trim full diameter.	Gearbox and Suspension. Four speed, as for Dauphine Gordini. "Aerostable" suspension from late 1960.

From 1962, the Floride grew into the Caravelle, which though visually similar had quite different body panels and mechanicals. This new car introduced the mechanicals and floorpan which later were used for the R8, the R10 and (with modifications) in the earlier Alpines.

 

 

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Links de los clubs con los que tienen contacto :

 

 

NB. The Renault 4CV Register of Australia provides the accompanying list of parts suppliers for information only.   The Register is neither endorsing nor recommending any or all of these suppliers.  Our sole objective is to provide comprehensive information on parts availability to other enthusiasts.  We would welcome advice of any suppliers not included here.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS  

CARS

Renault 4CV

4CV Renault 1957 R1062 (in French & English) - a French personal page. Highly recommended. There is a stack of good technical information. Also, probably, the most comprehensive set of 4CV links on the internet.

Club 4CV (in Swedish) - Swedish 4CV club.

Renault Dauphine

1093 (in French) - a site for the rare "motorsport special" R1093.

La Renault Dauphine Gordini 1095 (in French) - Site for late-model Dauphines (from 1965-68)....Just listen!

Renault Floride/Caravelle

Renault Caravelle & Floride Enthusiast (in English) - a good site for these cars.

Club Floride et Caravelle - France The website for the French Floride and Caravelle club

Le site des Floride et Caravelle (in French) - a detailed French site.

Renault 8/10

Amicale Renault 8 (in French) - Comprehensive French R8 site.

Club Renault 8,8TS Y 10 de Espana (in Spanish) - SPanish R8 & R10 club site.

R10 Siten (in Swedish & English) - Swedish R10 (& R8) site.

Alpines

Renault Alpine Owners Club Home page for a UK-based club for owners of Renault Alpines and other sporting Renaults.

Club Alpine Renault Home page for a UK-based club for owners of Renault Alpines and other sporting Renaults. Renault-Alpine.com

Renault-Alpine.com An international web site for Renault Alpine owners (now in German).

AR Alpine Renault.com(in English) - A French site for all Alpines and sporting rea-engined Renaults.

Rarer Renaults of the 1950s

If you wanted to buy a Renault in the 1950s, other than a 4CV or (later) a Dauphine, what else was available?

Frégate Club (in French) - French site for one of the most under-rated classics of the period - Renault's last front-engined rear-drive car wwith, for the time, very advanced technical specifications.

Colorale Club (in French) - interesting French site with plenty of detail (and pictures) of vehicles in the Colorale series which even included a 4x4.

La Juvaquatre Renault Home Page (in French and English) - The Juvaquatre was a prewar Renault car which returned to production after the war, with several hundred exported to Australia. It remained in production as a van with a Dauphine engine until 1960.

Other Renault Sites (multiple models)

www.renaultclassic.com  The official factory web page for the Renault Classic department - custodian of the Renault Collection.

Renault Classic Car Club (in English) - the UK's new club for heritage Renaults.

Renault Owners' Club of North America (in English) - the club for Renault enthusiasts in North America.

Club des Amateurs d'anciennes Renault (in French) - the French nationwide Renault club, with lots of information .

Czech Renault Club (choice of languages) - a well-presented and comprehensive Renault site, check out the "Old Models" section for 4CV, Dauphine and Floride information.

AUSTRALIAN FRENCH CARS FORUM

Aussiefrogs (in English) - Discussion forum for Australian enthusiasts of all marques and models of French cars.

MOTORING JOURNALS

Gazoline (In French, some English).  Very good site for an excellent French collectable vehicle magazine, often featuring earlier Renaults.

If you should visit one of these links and find it dead, please drop us an email.

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