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£5,600 (Est: £6,000 - £7,000)

1960 Renault Dauphine Gordini

United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 59

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This rare Renault Dauphine Gordini has been specially prepared for historic rallying and boasts a recently rebuilt engine with only 100 miles on it. While it presents "fabulously" and has had many new parts fitted, potential buyers should be aware of minor running-in needs, a temporary rear suspension fix, and small floorpan corrosion areas.

Condition

7

The car has undergone significant recent mechanical and cosmetic work, including a rebuilt engine and numerous new parts. However, there are areas needing attention such as the running-in period for the engine, a slight play in the rear suspension due to a temporary bearing solution, and two small areas of corrosion in the front floorpan. These factors indicate a 'Very Good' condition, requiring some minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

3276195

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

244YUU

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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...