Renault 4CV 1958

6250 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
This charming 50's micro car was the French response to the VW Beetle - weighs a scant 1300+ lbs, is powered by a 750 cc water cooled rear-mount engine, and has four doors (the front open suicide style). For comparison, photos of actual car up for bid next to '63 Beetle are posted. Currently registered in Oregon with a clean title and runs/drives.Early 90's restoration with original red vinyl interior and headliner - some holes present in those pieces from rodent intruders when the car was in storage during multiple military deployments mid-2000s (now patched), but overall the visible surfaces of seats are predominantly intact. During summer 2019, new/overhauled brake, cooling, and fueling systems installed - in particular, (1) brakes: new master cylinder, wheel cylinders, flex lines, hard lines, and shoes, drums refinished, new parking brake cable; (2) fuel: carb rebuilt after thorough ultrasonic cleaning with proper jets and newly fabricated heat pipes for the auto-choke (works correctly and starts great on 6V), re-built fuel pump and fuel float, new tank pickup pipe and line, relined tank; (3) cooling: new water pump (bearings were a bit rough in old one), re-cored radiator, new hoses, temp sender. Shifts cleanly through all 3 forward gears and reverse without grinding, though gearbox could use a refresh of seals (I have these and will include with sale but never got around to installing). New 6V battery.Weather stripping on front and rear windshields and doors is new within last 10 years, various other rubber bits also new. Tires are approximately 15 years old with less than 400 miles on them. On the downside, pans behind rear seats need replaced. They are about $50 per pair from Europe plus shipping. There's some other rusty spots on the underside that could also use new panels or patching - will post photos by 6/15. If you're a body/metal guy, then it's a project with relatively little effort since the mechanical side of the house is already good. I have a spare '60 4CV body shell that you can have for free (stripped of doors/fenders/all mechanical parts) that still has decent floor pans, if you'd rather cut them out and go that route.Photos in post are from when I purchased the car in 2003 through brake/carb work summer '19. Additional current photos of interior/exterior/mechanicals will be taken over weekend as weather cooperates. I also have videos of the car in various drives in and around the local area back in January, cold start, etc. that are available upon request. Car must be picked up within 10 days of sale.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

This charming 50's micro car was the French response to the VW Beetle - weighs a scant 1300+ lbs, is powered by a 750 cc water cooled rear-mount engine, and has four doors (the front open suicide style). For comparison, photos of actual car up for bid next to '63 Beetle are posted. Currently registered in Oregon with a clean title and runs/drives.Early 90's restoration with original red vinyl interior and headliner - some holes present in those pieces from rodent intruders when the car was in storage during multiple military deployments mid-2000s (now patched), but overall the visible surfaces of seats are predominantly intact. During summer 2019, new/overhauled brake, cooling, and fueling systems installed - in particular, (1) brakes: new master cylinder, wheel cylinders, flex lines, hard lines, and shoes, drums refinished, new parking brake cable; (2) fuel: carb rebuilt after thorough ultrasonic cleaning with proper jets and newly fabricated heat pipes for the auto-choke (works correctly and starts great on 6V), re-built fuel pump and fuel float, new tank pickup pipe and line, relined tank; (3) cooling: new water pump (bearings were a bit rough in old one), re-cored radiator, new hoses, temp sender. Shifts cleanly through all 3 forward gears and reverse without grinding, though gearbox could use a refresh of seals (I have these and will include with sale but never got around to installing). New 6V battery.Weather stripping on front and rear windshields and doors is new within last 10 years, various other rubber bits also new. Tires are approximately 15 years old with less than 400 miles on them. On the downside, pans behind rear seats need replaced. They are about $50 per pair from Europe plus shipping. There's some other rusty spots on the underside that could also use new panels or patching - will post photos by 6/15. If you're a body/metal guy, then it's a project with relatively little effort since the mechanical side of the house is already good. I have a spare '60 4CV body shell that you can have for free (stripped of doors/fenders/all mechanical parts) that still has decent floor pans, if you'd rather cut them out and go that route.Photos in post are from when I purchased the car in 2003 through brake/carb work summer '19. Additional current photos of interior/exterior/mechanicals will be taken over weekend as weather cooperates. I also have videos of the car in various drives in and around the local area back in January, cold start, etc. that are available upon request. Car must be picked up within 10 days of sale.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	6250 USD
Make:	Renault
Model:	4CV
Year:	1958
Mileage:	46000 MI

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Renault 4CV 1958

See also

1961 Chevrolet Corvair

1968 Mercedes-Benz 200-Series

1969 Chevrolet El Camino

1966 Chevrolet Corvette