1960 Renault Caravelle Description

1960 Renault Caravelle

4 Cylinder Engine 4 speed manual transmission Removable Tonneau top Spare Parts Package

MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this unique and rarely seen 1960 Renault Caravelle This is the true classic European collector’s find! Finished in a beautiful Light green, he paint job shows extremely well with only minor imperfections visible upon close inspection.

Inside, he seats all look great with no major signs of wear visible. Windshield wipers and horn are inoperable. The door panels and dashboard are matched to mirror the exterior of the car and look fantastic. Paint and body are exceptional with no visible evidence of repair or damage that we could find.

The Renault Caravelle is automobile which was produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1958 and 1968. Renault was envious of the growing success in North America of the Volkswagen Bug/Beetle and were looking for ways they might match the Volkswagen’s success with their own Renault Dauphine . At a convention of North American distributors that took place in Florida, enault’s US dealers called for the creation of a Dauphine coupé/cabriolet which would improve Renault’s image in the critical US market. Renault’s chairman, Pierre Dreyfu, greed, nd since the concept had been born at a convention in Florida the car instantly became known within the company as the “Renault Floride” .The “Floride” name was considered unsuitable for 49 of the 50 states of the USA, owever, ince it could have implied disrespect to states other than Florida. For this reason an alternative name, Caravelle”, as from the start used for North America and for other major markets (including the UK) where the principal language was a form of English.

This nicely represented Renault features a “670-05” four-cylinder water-cooled engine, speed manual transmission. Renault upgraded the suspension for the 1960 model, Suspension Aérostable”, mproved the car’s ride and road holding with the addition of extra rubber springs at the front reduced roll and auxiliary air spring units at the rear gave the rear wheels a small degree of negative camber and increased cornering grip providing pleasurable predictable driving. This example is a 2+2 “removable top” cabriolet and a convertible, xciting to drive either with the top up or down!, ith styling influenced from the sixties, he Renault Caravelle will delight even the most discerning Euro collector or enthusiast. Also included are spare bumpers, iscellaneous parts, Renault workshop manual, hilton repair manual and copy of owners manual.

With the low production numbers these Caravelles are becoming increasingly hard to find in such solid well kept condition. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!

Current mileage on the odometer shows 64,665, t is sold as is and is mileage exempt. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title.

VIN: 602501

Specifications Asking Price: Miles: 64,665 VIN: 602501 Year: 1960 Make: Renault Model: Caravelle Roadster Title: Clear Warranty: No Condition: Used Options: Engine: .85 Liter 4 Cylinder Transmission: 4-Speed Body: Roadster Doors: 2 Stock Number: 150812 Lot Number: Exterior: Lt. Green Interior: Video