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1925 Renault Type NN Torpédo

United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 181

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A rare and charming pre-war Renault, this 1920s model has been in single ownership for 47 years following a restoration completed in 1979. While it has been garage-stored and may need light recommissioning, the car is now running well and retains its attractive older restoration.
This Gallic light car, originally discovered near Paris, presents well with good paint and upholstery, making it an ideal candidate for VSCC events.

Condition

7

The car has undergone a restoration and its paint and upholstery are still in very good order. It has been garage-stored for a few years and may require some light recommissioning, but it starts readily and runs well.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

NN53111

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

SV 9360

RHD/LHD:

LHD

• Rare and charming pre-war Renault • Imported into the United Kingdom in 1978, and subject to a c.18 month restoration subsequently • Remarkably in single (47 years) ownership ever since • Offered from a deceased estate, but now up and running! Similarly to Austin and Morris in Britain, Renault and Citroën marked each other closely during the 1920s, and when André Citroën launched the 5CV ‘baby car’ in 1921, Louis Renault was forced to respond with a suitable rival, though his preference was for larger cars in the 10CV and over class.

Launched in 1922, the KJ was essentially a 10CV in miniature with the typical Renault characteristics of the coal-scuttle bonnet, dashboard radiator with thermo-syphon cooling, combined dynamo and starter and transverse rear spring.

The 951cc engine was a little more powerful than the Citroën 856cc unit, albeit heavier.

At the end of 1924, the NN was launched as a longer wheelbase version with front-wheel brakes.

This enabled four-door bodies as both...