Renault Juvaquatre Dauphinoise: compact and charming!

Every Renault enthusiast knows the legendary Renault 4 CV, but do you also know its predecessor, the Renault Juvaquatre? The owner is an entrepreneur and is active in the repair and maintenance of cars, campers, caravans and trailers on a daily basis. But he shows his love for characteristic cars with this beautiful Juvaquatre. In addition to this French classic, his garage also houses a Citroën Traction from the most important period of the French car industry. He has the gift of tracking down such special classics – perhaps blessed with an extra sense!

Little history

The previous owner bought classic gems on French auction sites, mainly cars from the 50s and 60s, such as Citroëns and Peugeots. Due to the death of this collector, the Renault Juvaquatre came into the possession of the current owner. From the small collection, he wanted to give the Renault a new task within his car company. Although the accompanying car papers have not yet been found.

Fun fact

The van already existed before the war as a 'camionette' and served as a postal van in France. After the war, this version was renamed 'fourgonette'. In the first generation Opel Kadett (1936–1940) you can clearly see a resemblance to this Renault - could Renault have been inspired by Opel?

Cars and Sa

For him, it is not just a car, but the Renault Juvaquatre is an experience on wheels that is cherished as a promotion for his company. In its time, it was an affordable, small family car; now it is a piece of history on wheels. Look at the design: the authentic details, the closely placed headlights and the beautiful 'nose'. The painted license plate is also special: there were no official license plates at the time, so black and white letters were used. A car with character and a unique face. With the company name “Auto's en Sa” on the doors, this is a perfect business card and shows the healthy business instinct.

Vintage flair

We dare say that this Renault Juvaquatre has 'vintage flair'. The French lady guarantees a driving style that suits her time. By owning a classic or oldtimer you end up in a whole new circle of friends and acquaintances; unexpected encounters are always lurking. The perfect patina caresses your retina and remains visible in the dull paint, with all the small scratches and dents. The technical condition remains optimal, so that you can experience the life of the little Renault in all its glory.

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