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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
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 | ![]() ![]() |
Renault 4CVs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1961 Renault 4CV's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1961 Renault 4CV Resort Special | 3607759 | 2015 Rick Cole Monterey | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1961 Renault 4CV Jolly | 2003 Bonhams MOTOR CARS | $13,000 | $18,000 |
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