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1 - 1960 – RENAULT Floride convertible
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Estimate €10,000 - €15,000
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1960 – RENAULT Floride convertible First registered: 8 July 1960 Model: R1092 Vehicle identification number: 0016207 Mileage recorded: 55,800 (not guaranteed) Petrol Seats: 4 National power rating: 5 Colour: white Interior: red leather Complete with hardtop and wind-up mechanism With vehicle registration document (Very well maintained, battery replaced, some signs of corrosion on the chassis, chrome trim and rubber components) MOT valid until 25 September 2026, showing a few minor faults: corrosion, modifications, brake performance, unusual chassis number Unveiled in the late 1950s, the Renault Floride symbolised the brand’s revival in the leisure and grand touring car sector. Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1958, this elegant open-top car, designed by the Italian coachbuilder Pietro Frua, was quickly well received. Production began in June 1959 and the first cars were delivered during the summer. Renault also sought to win over the American market: the Floride was unveiled there as early as January 1959, at the New York Auto Show, under the name ‘Caravelle’. However, it did not go on sale in the United States until a few months later, in the autumn. The Floride was based on the Dauphine’s powertrain, featuring an 845 cm³ four-cylinder engine derived from the Gordini specification. With modifications to the camshaft and intake system, this engine produced 40 ch and enabled the car to reach a top speed of around 125 km/h. With its elegant lines and character as a pleasure car, the Floride thus occupies a special place in Renault’s history in the late 1950s.
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Auction time 10/14/2026 at 1:00 PM
Ref. : C00386 - 1
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