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1960 Renault Dauphine Gordini

United Kingdom • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot Lot 31

Vehicle Details

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This rare Renault Dauphine Gordini has been prepared for historic rallying with a recently rebuilt engine and numerous new parts. It's a striking example, but potential buyers should be aware of minor corrosion and a temporary rear suspension fix.

Condition

7

The car is described as a fine-looking example and looks absolutely fabulous. It has had numerous new parts fitted, including a rebuilt engine with only 100 miles. However, there are two small areas of corrosion in the front floorpan and a slight amount of play in the rear suspension due to a temporary bearing replacement. It will also need a running-in period and fine-tuning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

3276195

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

244YUU

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Description Specially prepared for Historic Rallying and a veteran of many events; only 100 miles on rebuilt engine; many new parts recently fitted; a fine-looking example of this rare and interesting French flyweight Launched in 1956, the Dauphine was Renault’s answer to the all-conquering Volkswagen Beetle and was designed to beat the VW in all departments.

Weighing just 650kg, it was powered by a rear-mounted 850cc water-cooled four-cylinder Ventoux engine producing 32bhp which put it into the popular 5CV fiscal horsepower class.

Mated to 3-speed transmission, this gave the Dauphine a top speed of 110kmh (68mph).

It proved an instant global success for Renault with over 1m sold in the first four years, even finding favour in America where it was dubbed: “The prettiest little four-seater in the world” by US motoring weekly The Motor .

The Dauphine soon attracted the attention of legendary tuner Amédée Gordini, known in France as ‘Le Sorcier’ (The Sorcerer) for his magical ability...