1960 RENAULT FLORIDE (R1092) AVEC HARD-TOP

French title
Chassis n° 39552
Engine n° 61352

Complete, fully documented restoration
Prepared with a period Ferry kit
Many special accessories

This Floride is exceptional in many ways, starting with its clear history, as it left the factory at the end of December 1960 and was registered in the Sarthe on 8 March 1963. Since then, it has had only four owners, the last of whom bought it in 2018, won over by its condition and the mechanical preparation carried out in period and attributed to Pierre Ferry. Its type 870- 05 engine, to correct original specification (and identical to that of the Dauphine Gordini), was fitted with dome-shaped pistons, a special camshaft and a revised cylinder head with big valves and twin valve springs, crowned by a Ferry rocker cover. The period inlet manifold was mated to a Weber 32 twin-choke carburettor and Autobleu air filter, while the exhaust system was also made freer flowing. The car has the optional 4-speed gearbox and front disc brakes, as well as a strengthening brace for the rear side members and adjustable tie rods for firmer control of the rear suspension.
Nor was the car’s appearance overlooked, with a set of superb Robergel ‘Diamond’ wheel trims wich will be given and, inside, an optional rev counter specially mounted under the dashboard. The car has just emerged from a complete restoration lasting 3 years; the body was stripped to bare metal and repainted in its original ‘Borneo green’. The attractive original upholstery was kept, while the engine was completely overhauled, with its period preparation retained. The running gear was also entirely restored. This Floride, which comes with period documents and an extensive restoration file, not to mention its accessories, is certainly one of the best on the market.

The auction of this lot will take place on Friday 18 March 2022.
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