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£6,656 (Est: £8,570 - £12,855)
1938 Renault Vivaquatre (BDH1)
France • 8 Jul 2026 • Lot 103
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A 1938 Renault Vivaquatre discovered after being walled up for nearly 65 years, boasting an exceptionally low 18,405 km from new and remarkable originality. This 'time capsule' car has been subject to significant recommissioning expenses, preserving its near-perfect state and making it a standout example for collectors.

Condition
9
The car is described as being in 'exceptional original condition' with 'exceptionally well preserved condition' and the lowest mileage among surviving examples. It was hidden for nearly 65 years, preserving its original state, and has undergone significant recommissioning while maintaining its originality. It's near-perfect with minor signs of its long storage and subsequent recommissioning.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
873801
Odometer:
18,405 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1938 Renault Vivaquatre (BDH1)No reserveFrench titleChassis no.
873801- Walled in for nearly 65 years!
- 18,405 km from new, exceptional original condition
- Considerable documentation and recommissioning expenses
- No reserve
When the estate of a lady living in the Loire was settled in the early 2000s, an anomaly was found in one of the barns on her property: the surface area inside the building did not tally with the exterior.
When the dividing wall to blame was knocked down, the Vivaquatre presented here was revealed, together with other valuables stored inside it.
This treasure trove was most likely hidden at the start of the Second World War to escape covetous glances.
The story, told by her heirs, is consistent with the exceptionally well preserved condition of the car, which had just over 16,000 km on the odometer when it was discovered.
As its factory production card confirms, the car was delivered new on 22 April 1938.
The car still has its original registration from n...
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£6,656
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£6,656
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£6,656
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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