Chassis no. 0126639

French classic car registration certificate
Vehicle sold without an MOT

‘Very attractive estimate’
The Renault Floride was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 1958. Available as a coupé and a convertible, this elegant car, designed by Pietro Frua, was intended to conquer the American market. Based on the Dauphine, it retained its chassis and mechanical components.

In 1962, in an effort to boost sales, it underwent a number of updates, notably including a new 956 cm³ engine and a synchronised gearbox. The bodywork was also updated: the side vents were sealed off and the rear bonnet was fitted with vents to cool the radiator, which was positioned behind the engine.

In 1963, the ‘Floride’ name was dropped in favour of ‘Caravelle’. Mechanically, it was fitted with a 1,100 cm³ engine producing 55 ch, as well as four disc brakes – a first for a French car! In the end, nearly 117,000 units were produced during its ten-year run.

Our example was purchased by a Renault dealer in the early 1970s and has remained in the same family ever since! In 2019, this elegant convertible underwent extensive restoration work – the invoices for which are included in the file – including a full repaint. Today, its overall condition could be improved (see condition report), but it runs quite well!

Here is an ideal summer car, easy to maintain, offered at a very attractive estimate!

No reserve

‘Very low estimate’

The Renault Floride was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 1958. Available as a coupé and a convertible, this elegant car, designed by Pietro Frua, was intended to conquer the American market. Based on the Dauphine, it retained the same chassis and mechanical components.

In 1962, in an effort to boost sales, it underwent a number of updates, notably including a new 956 cc engine and a synchronised gearbox. The bodywork was also updated: the side vents were closed off and the rear bonnet was fitted with vents to cool the radiator located behind the engine.

In 1963, the Floride name was dropped in favour of the Caravelle. Mechanically, it was fitted with a 1,100 cc, 55 hp engine and four disc brakes – a first for a French car! In the end, nearly 117,000 units were produced during its ten-year production run.

Our car was purchased by a Renault dealer in the early 1970s and has remained in the same family ever since! In 2019, this elegant convertible underwent extensive restoration work, the invoices for which are included in the file, notably including a complete repaint. Today, its overall condition could be improved (see condition report), but it runs quite well!

Here is an ideal summer companion, easy to maintain, offered at a very attractive estimate!

No reserve