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1961 Renault 4CV Resort Special

  • Coachwork by Ghia
  • Chassis Number: 3607759
1961 Renault 4CV Navigation
The Renault 4CV were affordable, economical, and practical. They were a 'people's car' that were purpose-built and envisioned to return France to mobility during the postwar reconstruction. It was conceived in secret while France's Renault was under German control during World War II. During its 15-year production cycle, more than a million units were built. Power initially came from a rear-mounted 760 cc four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. After 1950, the 4CV was given a more powerful 747cc power unit.

Early examples of the 4CV were name 'Le motte de buerre,' French for 'the lump of butter,' in reference to their shape and yellow paint finish.

Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Ghia transformed a small number of 4CV models into an endearing plaything for the wealthy, in similar fashion to the Fiat 500 and 600-based 'Jolly' beach and yacht cars by Ghia.

50 Renault 4CVs were sent to Italy for conversion by the Ghia coachworks into a Renault-based version of the open-air Jolly. They were called the Resort Special. Of the 50 examples, it is believed that approximately 20 percent remain in existence.

This particular 4CV Resort Special emerged from long-term storage to receive a total rotisserie restoration to concours-level standards. The work was completed during early 2015 and only an approximate 10 test miles have been traveled since that time.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2015

2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000 
Sale Price :
USD $77,000

2015 Rick Cole Monterey

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $120,000 
Lot was not sold

1961 Renault 4CV Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Renault 4CV

(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 RENAULT 4CV RESORT SPECIAL
Chassis#: 3607757
Sold for USD$36,300
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1961 RENAULT 4CV JOLLY BY GHIA
Chassis#: 3607771
Sold for USD$80,300
  2021 RM Sothebys : Handle With Fun
 
1961 Renault 4CV Jolly by Ghia
Chassis#: 3607758
Sold for USD$95,200
  2020 RM Sothebys : The Elkhart Collection
 
1961 Renault 4CV Jolly
Chassis#: 3607778
Sold for USD$55,000
  2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction
 
1961 Renault 4CV R1062 Beach car
Chassis#: 3607765
Sold for USD$49,664
  2019 Artcurial : Retroobile
 
1961 RENAULT 4CV RESORT SPECIAL
Chassis#: 3607759
Sold for USD$77,000
  2016 Scottsdale, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
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Renault 4CVs That Failed To Sell At Auction

1961 Renault 4CV's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1961 Renault 4CV Resort Special36077592015 Rick Cole Monterey $100,000$120,000
1961 Renault 4CV Jolly 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS $13,000$18,000

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Resort Special
Coachwork: Ghia
Chassis #: 3607759

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