Unregistered Chassis n° 1320524- Rare and sought-after R1060 version
- Used to illustrate the book Le guide de la 4CV
- Well-documented, high-quality restoration by the Collection staff
-  No reserve


 
Unveiled at the end of 1946 and produced from mid-1947, the 4CV’s problem was not to find customers, but to reach a rate of production that was sufficient to meet the very strong demand for it immediately after the war.

With its little rear-mounted 760cc engine, it had a monocoque construction and was both modern and economical; it was a huge success until it was replaced by the Renault 4 in 1962.
 
The 4CV from the collection is one of the oldest models, as it dates from 1949, two years after production began.

As can be seen from a copy of the assembly sheet from the time, it is an R1060.

It is characterized by the six strips on its radiator grille (which were replaced in 1954 by three wide strips) and is a ‘Luxe’ model, with bumper overriders, front quarterlights and a white steer...