I've had my blue '67 4 for a decade and I fancy a change, so I'm think of selling it. I'm not too hot on uploading photos and so on, but if you search this forum for 'wedding cars' you'll find a picture of it there. If you have access to the November '06 issue of Practical Classics, the May '08 issue of Classics Monthly or the August '11 issue of Classic Cars, you'll be able to see plenty of pictures of the car.
The car is a right hand drive three speed six volt model from arguably the best Renault 4 period, appearance-wise (narrow grille, tortoise shell steering wheel, beige fascia, lots of chrome and alloy trim etc).
I think it would be fair to say the car would be unsuitable for everyday use, nor is it really a good 'starter classic' for a novice as tracking down spares for these early models is more of a task that it is for the later versions. The car is remarkably original (it still has its factory paintjob, except for the front quarter panels and the interior is astonishingly good) and such alterations as I have made (electronic ignition, laminated 'screen, halogen lights) don't detract from that originality. It isn't devoid of dents and scrapes though, but these are almost obligatory on a Renault 4 so I've done nothing about them, predictably enough it's had some chassis repairs too.
Due to the great rarity of UK spec three speed cars, I won't be selling it for a knock down price, so this will inevitably narrow my potential market somewhat. I think £5,500 would be fair - naturally a new MOT will be provided.
I'm certainly very happy to talk to people about the car but of course the best thing by far for a prospective purchaser to do would be to come and see and drive it - you'd be made very welcome. I live a few miles east of Brighton by the way.
The car is a right hand drive three speed six volt model from arguably the best Renault 4 period, appearance-wise (narrow grille, tortoise shell steering wheel, beige fascia, lots of chrome and alloy trim etc).
I think it would be fair to say the car would be unsuitable for everyday use, nor is it really a good 'starter classic' for a novice as tracking down spares for these early models is more of a task that it is for the later versions. The car is remarkably original (it still has its factory paintjob, except for the front quarter panels and the interior is astonishingly good) and such alterations as I have made (electronic ignition, laminated 'screen, halogen lights) don't detract from that originality. It isn't devoid of dents and scrapes though, but these are almost obligatory on a Renault 4 so I've done nothing about them, predictably enough it's had some chassis repairs too.
Due to the great rarity of UK spec three speed cars, I won't be selling it for a knock down price, so this will inevitably narrow my potential market somewhat. I think £5,500 would be fair - naturally a new MOT will be provided.
I'm certainly very happy to talk to people about the car but of course the best thing by far for a prospective purchaser to do would be to come and see and drive it - you'd be made very welcome. I live a few miles east of Brighton by the way.
