Dude, that car is really cool. Don’t feel bad about fixing up these unique cars, that’s what makes your channel so special. Looking forward to the progress on this one and seeing it drive for the first time in 54 years. Amazing to see it run after sitting for so long.
You really put in the work on this French putt-putt...I loved that pause: "You really didn't think we gave up, did you?"😆 Keep digging these oddballs up, and I'll be watching. Maybe #coldwarmotors can help...those guys know a little something about oddball cars.
Back in the late 70s I worked for a foreign car shop. We had our strange folks that collected stuff like Saab 95&96 and Sonnets. Another had Fiat 124 and 128s. 800s also. Then there was the Renault guy. He had one of these little guys he shipped to England every year to rally race it. It was NOT stock. It had a set of 4 Delorto side draft carbs, a bumpy cam and the craziest little header you ever saw. It was mint and was like driving a street legal go-cart! We sure had out share of eccentric people. I miss that job. Cheers from Gowensville! Terry
When I was young, I bought a 4 CV for cheap from my neighbors. The frame on both sides were totally rotten, so I made new ones of square tubes and welded it in. I completely overhauled the motor. There was much to do, but at least that little beast was running very well with its 24 horsepower. I drove it from South-Germany to the Coast of South-France and Marseille. And this little beautiful car takes me safely home without any repairs. Now I´m 74 with two old Motorcycles and the Renault 4 CV is long gone, but the good memories will never die. Best wishes and sorry for my English, that surely will not be the best.🙂
The sound of the engine and exhaust is exactly the same as the sound I can remember of 60 years ago when I was young and when they drove by in the streets of our city … It brings back wonderful memories and I thank you guys for that … it really is a joy 👍😀
Good job from France 🇫🇷 It was not that easy! Here we can still find a lot for sale from 7000 to 1200€, even less for barnfinds. If you need any parts, answer me and I will be glad to help :) Have a look at the sport version : the 4CV Gordini !
Perso, je n’aurais pas envie d’aider un mec qui traite cette petite merveille de ‘truc bizarre’, mais bon. Ça n’est pas le respect qui l’étouffe. Il ne sait pas et ne mérite pas cette voiture.
@@thierrygrimoud4798Do you realize how many people would have just sent this little car to the auto crusher? This man took interest in making it live again. He's no car snob. Get over yourself.
@@thierrygrimoud4798 ça s'appelle de l'humour sinon il n'aurait pas effectué ce travail. d'ailleurs je le comprend j'appelle toujours mon Daily l'épave pourtant je l'ai sauvé de la casse et je l'ai refait entièrement et j'en prend soin tous les jours
That's actually a dream car of mine, they are lovely customised. Here in Europe we don't get that American steel so over here cars like that, with heaps of personality get done....awesome too see someone finding one. Hope to see a lot of this little gem
I am 74 years old and my 5 th grade teacher drove one.. I remember it well as Mr Brennan was a tall fellow and it was rather amusing watching him get out of that car.
@@johna1160 Yes, my (simply stunning) English teacher, Miss Sharpe, at school in Scotland drove a genuine, Lilac coloured, Morris 1,000,000 (yes a 1 million as opposed to the normal 1000) which was a low run produce to celebrate the millionth car made.
Our English teacher Mr Murdoch in 68 drove a very nicely curved Citroen from the 1950s . He once drove me home in it , I was impressed. There's a chance he was one of the Murdoch clan , it's a big family, and Victoria was their roots . Rupert's sister still ran a farm in western Victoria a decade ago but I'm not longer up to date with western Victoria a decade later.
For ideas on what to do with your Renault 4cv check out rat rods for Africa he merged a 1959 Renault cv with a 1971 vw bug or with your experience building a 911 Porsche I wonder if you could put a 911 engine transmission and suspension in a Renault 4cv can't wait to see what your going to do with her super beetle engine love to see that good luck with her
Oh my…I have watched you from the very beginning and your progression has been so awesome. Cherish your time with your Dad….another great find and video.
Looks like a French Beetle! Later hope to see it on the road again!🎵 Bought a 61 Beetle with Flintstone floors with 36 HP. Converted it to a dunn buggy-hade a blast driving it-sold it to a Shriner!😔
I enjoyed this a lot. I owned one of these 4CV's when I went to high school. I had an accident, and bought a second one, using the parts from one to refresh it. I drove mine the length of Wyoming - about 450 miles. In those days there was no interstate in Wyoming so most of the trip was on Hwy 30, two lane. It really slowed down on hills and getting to 55 only happened on the downhill side.
The Porsche was a basket case and look how that turned out. Granted it was worth the investment but a very similar project to the Renault as far as difficulty. You guys are masters of the unknown and it's really fun to see a project like this get back on the road.
Greetings from France! I remember we were some French offering help when we all first noticed it in the back yard during a video. But once again you all managed it perfect by your own! Feel blessed you gave time on it since I know such models aren't much loved over there. But here it means something since it was one of these cars putting french back on wheels after WW2. I understand you might not go far with it according its condition but you did way more than the cruscher and it's more than appreciated here ;-)
An old guy of the neighborhood was still driving one of these at the beginning of the 90’s. He used to park it in a garage just next to my grandma’s place. When he purchased a new car and gave this one away, it had barely run 10 000 or 15 000 km. It was mint. I remember my mum saying « I hope he gave it to a museum ». If I had been a little older and with a little more cash in my pocket, I would have loved to purchase it. What a cute little car. I hope you bring it fully back to life.
How very interesting! I live in the UK and am 81yo and can remember these cars when I was at school. French cars at that time were always “different”. Congratulations on getting it running . It would be a real pity to scrap it! If you don’t want it, donate it to a good home. Best Wishes Roy W.
That is the coolest little obscure car ever! I'm 53 so yeah we need a little TLC, you guy's got her running ❤️. That tiny gem will live on thanks to you and your dad for the hard work, you guys rock!
Bonjour de France. you are great, seeing a Renault 4 CH from the 50s in the United States is very rare and starting it is incredible. Thank you for amaze us with your wonderful restorations. I am a fan of you.
Omg, that was amazing! I had an uncle that had a 58 Dauphine and that was the first Renault that I had ever seen! I've never seen one like the model you have!!! Can't believe you got it to run after 54 years!!!
Thank you for doing the Renault! Always a big fan of small European cars, back when they had some class! Second car was a 1963 VW (bought it 1 year old, ran forever). Understand not rebuilding car, pretty far gone. Just getting where you did is fantastic, there is still life in so much we throw away.... Now too old to 'wrench' so really enjoy watching your efforts. Keep it up!
Love it buddy! I was 17 years old doing this. 56 Hudson hornet was my first, 57 Edsel, 66 Austin 1100, 71 240z , Datsun 720 truck, love this channel!!!!
While watching your videos I saw the 4CV in the background several times and I was wondering if you were going to give it a facelift... Saving a 4CV in the United States is not a common thing and your work deserves to be celebrated. Well done! This car really deserves to be preserved for the history it represents in the post-war automotive world and its (relative) sporting performances in the "Monte Carlo Rally" and the "2 hours of Le Mans". I look forward to seeing the rest of your restoration.
My father bought one of these in 1956. He was an Australian army TG mechanic. He was always so impressed with these Renaults, considering they were one of the cheapest cars you could buy back then.
I knew that Renault had marketed some of its models in the USA but I didn't know that the 4CV was one of them, probably because there weren't a lot of them sold and this model with its American specificities is certainly the one of the few that has survived to this day, and for that alone it deserves to be driven again, this incredible restart announces great things for this little French car 😊👍
Good job in bringing that engine back to some sort of life. When I saw you trying to turn that engine without the heads on, I thought "No, don't do that". And what I was expecting to happen. It through me back to the 80s, when I was changing the head gasket on my 1972 Renault 12 and my dad decided to turn the engine, just to see, and lifted one of the sleeves. Like you, I decided to pack everything back and pray for the best. But as soon as the engine got warm enough, water found its way into the oil. And changing those paper seals is no fun, not only do you have to take the whole engine apart, top and bottom, is about 5/100th of a millimeter. It takes lots of time to choose the correct seal thickness for each one. That valve cover you have is not the original one (which was stamped steel), it is known as the "Record" valve cover and might well be worth more than the rest of the car if you manage to locate the top for it. And yes, those cars are really cool, when I was a kid in the 70's they were everywhere in France, but by the time I was able to drive, in the mid-80s, they had almost disappeared as they rusted almost as fast as a Jaguar. And usually in places where you won't see it before it's too late, like the B pillar that has the habit of rusting from the inside, so when you see the rust, it has already got through.
rat rods for africa is a south african man woth a passion for hot rods and he is building one for hes wife with a modded beetle pan under , thanx for a lovely channel that i look forward to watch every week , most be cool to have a dad to have fun with .
My Dad had a 1958 or 59 Dauphine when I was growing up. It got rear-ended while parked on the side of the road and that ended its life. Your revival brought back some memories, thanks!
I owned one in the early sixties as a teenager. Found the easiest way to work on them was to lift the body off the engine and rear axle. The wheels bolted to the hubs then bolted to the drums was one of their weakness. On the plus side, they where great in the sand and driving in the beach. Better than a Volkswagen. I did get pulled up by the police one time for supposedly taking off at high speed, the judge laughed it out of court when he found out what I was driving. Lol.
The was my dad,s first car after the war I was born the year of your car 1955 always good to see old cars a your dad and you makes it a pleasure to see who you enjoy toying with old car keep up the great job
Hi, my father had one and it was a very rugged car. He is a mechanic and I remember him keeping the engine in good shape. Renault engines are very reliable. The 4cv or 4-4 overheated in long slopes due to the lack of fresh air as the engine is in the back and the low speed. It brings me bsck to my childhood.
One of your better videos I really enjoyed I suggest you paint the engine bay, when you refurbish the engine. Just scotch brite the outside and spray with a clear quote to keep the patina
Well done Boys a great result. Got an engine here in the UK... in fact 2 one could be stripped as it has been sitting outside for 3+ years so glad you got it started!
sorry for language i'm french. 1th dad's car, i remember. the engin of this car was product in many cars after. from 800 cc to 1.3 liter. you can find every parts you need in france for nothing; thanks to make it alive, and kiss from normandie.
Renault 4 cv was my first car. I bought it in 1971 (a 1959 model) and had it for 5 years. Driving 80 km per day with 4 persons to college. Gas pedal to bottom. Nice that you have saved this.
I did almost fall for it when you said you were going to give up, but so glad you didn't. Great video, enjoyed every minute like I do on all your videos.
No, everything is not 'tiny' on the Renault - from a European perspective, everything is 'too big' on American cars - I say this as a four-time Renault owner, and I say this strictly tongue-in-cheek ! btw, my edit is to say thank you for the original work you put in so cheerfully: now, if you were to find a Gordini version of this model, you'd understand why the French passion for horsepower is on a par with Americans
The Gordini version pales in comparaison to the 4cv "Boudot", derived from that "Ventoux" OHV engine, you could by that kit to convert it to DOHC with either twin webers or a Constantin Roots supercharger. Very few kits were sold since it was worth 370 000 Francs when a new 4CV sold for 450 000 Fr... In N/A configuration it produced 63HP @7000rpm from 747cc (45,6ci) and was clocked at 109mph... not bad for 1958 !
My dad had a Renault Dauphine back in the early 60's. It was a fun and unique car...I hope you are able to drive it and enjoyed this video very much! Nice job!
My dad bought a new Renault Dauphine Gordini (40 horsepowers) back in 1960. He tried a 4cv but thought it was to small, so he bought the Dauphine, hotted by Gordini, instead. It was the first car I drove when I got my drivers license 1962!
I have never seen one of these cars before. I didn't even know Renault was selling cars in the US back then. Thanks for saving this one. This is a rare bird.
The adapter plate is an excellent idea. My Solex carburetor would warp where it bolted to the manifold. I filed it flat so often the bore became oval. Dauphine was my first car. 30 mpg when gas cost 30¢ , so a penny a mile. Traded for a Volkswagen bug and regretted it. Renault was a luxury car compared to the Beetle.
A 4CV, my mothers first car in 1955 in Curaçao. I did not know these early Cleon engines had gear drive for the camshaft, the later ones definitely had a chain to drive the camshaft (like the 1108 and 1289 cc versions also used in DAF)
I owned one like that and drove it into my In-Laws Living Room and was watching T. V. when they came home from work. That little car was a whole lot more car than you will ever think.That Motor is one of the best Shaft and Cam Shaft car you will ever find. And yes,They were great race Cars on the half Mile Oval track in North Kansas Cities River Side Missouri's World rnoun Race Track of the times.
I spotted this little car in the background in one of your other videos; wondered if/when you'd get to it, so here it is! My Mom had one of these when I was 4 or 5 (ca. 19-ought-62); one kind of had to "row it along" w/ the gearshift, as it were. Her Dad had an automotive shop in Washington, D.C. back in the 1950s-60s, and he repaired all sorts of odd makes of cars, belonging to foreign diplomats (Renaults, Tatras, Fiats, Citroens, et al)...As others have probably noted by now the "4CV" was a rating for tax-purposes (CV=Cheval-Vapeur, or "steam-horse", literally). We usually had some oddball car or another around, until my family got into Datsuns, fairly early-on, starting w/ a 1959 "210" model, which looked something like an Austin model. Thanks for the fun adventure!
You are going to put 4 people in it! I think she will surprise you. Cute and unusual. So you don't want to keep it? Someone wants this and it will be fabulous with a lot of TLC. Fun video 👍
I really liked this video, it remind me my childhood here in Brazil, there were a lot of renaults 4Cv, they were called "hot tail", years later I went to work at the Brazilian factory Willys/Renault ! Congrats, it deserves a restoration...
Hi from France. I was wondering if you were going to touch this 4cv that we saw in the background on some of your videos. It gave me a lot of pride to see this pot of French yogurt on a RUclips channel that usually tortures V8s. There won't be a burnout this time but please, give it a ride, you might bring a tear to my eyes... Catch you all, on the flip side.
ca fait quand même plaisir de voir une chiotte française de 30 cv sur une chaine d'un pays sans limites ni contraintes administratives ou environnementales.
amazing!!...the simplicity of the car is what made this possible...i can't imagine a modern 2024 car being able to be made to run after sitting for 50 years...there are just too many electronic systems that would have been orphaned in that time...also, you may have been able to use a cheap Chinese 800cc motorcycle carb...they are all over alliexpress for about $50.
Nice to see a old European car from the fifties and this one was very popular in France but also in much more Country in Europe, it was the time of small cars like the Citröen 2 CV and the Fiat Topolino and the Mini , all of these cars where sold very well, the next Generation of this Renault 4 CV was the Renault 4 and the Fiat 500. The Citroën 2 CV was produced until the 90 and for a long immense popular by Younger drivers ! All of these cars could with the right maintenance drive for a very long time and where cheap to drive. So great that this engine is running again and is a Miracle !!!! Nice video as always and thanks for sharing !
That one was a lot of fun, really cool to see odd European cars in amongst all the American ones. Given the weather here in the UK we don't see many barn finds that old, usually much "newer" cars are in much worse condition.
I took a basket case Ford (UK) MK1 Escort in which had no engine, gearbox or driveshaft in it. The floor was Fred Flintstone style, the footwells/bulkhead were non existant but i could see something in the car and my nephew had just come of age for driving. Working evenings and some weekends, I completely removed ALL rust and oxy/accetelene welded in all new metal, new brakes and brakelines, running gear from an old car I had in the yard and got her running sweet as. Took her for her MOT and she passed 1st time! 1st night out after my nephew passed his test in his 'new' car, he put it in a ditch!! I had to go pull him out and it needed a new wing (fender) etc. But, hey, it was probably the best thing that could've happened to him, he is a better, safer driver for the experience. You MUST spend a bit of time on this little car, replace the floor, tidy her up inside, replace the rotten pieces and give her a sympathetic 'oily rag' finish to the exterior. You will have more attention paid to you than your mates Mustang, believe me!! Great job getting her up and running, but get that carb jetted for that size engine😂😂 Well done lads👍🏻👍🏻🏴🇬🇧
A Renault 4CV in the US! Pretty Awesome! She'll run.Those Billancourt engines are pretty simple and reliable. BTW 670-1 is a rear mounted 845cc engine. The Billancourt engine with this displacement was also use in the Renault 4, 5, 6, and 8.
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Fun fact: in Germany, these were nicknamed the "Cremeschnittchen" - the "slice of cream cake" cuz they were often cream-colored, and the front looks a little like a layer cake :)
My second car was a Renault Dauphine.(my first was a 27 Chev. This was 1967) I loved it, but I always thought that the 4 CV looked way cooler. Get it going man and I'll love ya forever.
There are several French people watching this video and one of them said to contact them and they said you would help you get some parts for this car from France. I saw some carburator gasket kit available from Auto Zone.
A guy at a mechanics shop in Durant Oklahoma tried to give me one of those in 1987. It was in perfect condition. Original paint. Interior was perfect, tires, engine and all were excellent condition. The guy he got it from couldn't pay for the repairs so he signed the title over to him. It was too small for me so I passed it up. Wished a dozen times since then I would have taken it.
Very cool! Love seeing these rare old cars brought back to life. It’s amazing that something sitting around for so long, is still able to run again with a little time and effort.
Hi from France,finally I got the answer to a question I leave in comment section month ago while seeing the 4cv in the background.You did an excellent job as usual ,not easy in the US for french cars,I have same issue here for I own a 1953 Chevy Handyman wagon,shipping fees and customs double every order.Anyway,keep on entertain us with your dad,tou're a great team.
One of the very best small cars of the era, only 750cc but with VW-type reliability. I'm a 1947 model myself and I well remember the heyday of the baby Rennos, which were succeeded by the Dauphine.
Cool car! I just love it! One of my friends had one and raced with it! Not so rare here in Sweden! It was two for sale not long ago here in Sweden! You would probably be able to find spare parts here in Europe if u want!! Yet another great rescue!
Hi ! This was my dad very first car in 1951! We travelled through France and had great time even though we were 3 kids inside without mentioning my parents , in those days, were smokers !🤦♂️I still have pictures of myself behind the steering wheels and pretending to drive 😀 Great video bud !👍
The engine is almost identical to the successor's Renault 4 engine. As the Renault 4 was built until 1992, it's very easy to get spare parts, like a new carburetor from Solex or Zenith from Europe. There are many dealers like CiPeRe, who ship to the USA.
I hear the thumb when you shut the passenger door WOW . Need to say I learned how to drive on my brother's 1960 4 CV 3 speed and you must full stop to engage the first gear except him . Gas consumption was 400 KM/20 Liter 80 KM/hour a breeze and always fun , hat off for you guys , Rest in peace my brother NADIM .🙏🌷
My cousin drove a black 4cv for years until a truck hit the back side and demoed iy.She did not get hurt ,tough jittle car We rode up to the mountains in it. Four of us, 2 kids and 2 adults . Super fun car ,enjoy it.
We had these in the UK as well (although Right hand drive) it was that ole' devil called rust that finished most of them off by 1980... Mechanically bullet proof though, which is what we loved.
I too spotted this little gem on several of the older vidjeos, and asked about it in the comment section, no less than 4 times..., without any responses back from them! It kinda' looked like some type of Morris Minor, but now we know that it's a Renault! My family owned many Morris Minors, and I loved riding around in them! I never got a chance to drive one, but I did own and drove the heck out of a '70 VW Bug. Great vidjeo!
Dude, that car is really cool. Don’t feel bad about fixing up these unique cars, that’s what makes your channel so special. Looking forward to the progress on this one and seeing it drive for the first time in 54 years. Amazing to see it run after sitting for so long.
I really appreciate that!! Can’t wait to share more 😊
You really put in the work on this French putt-putt...I loved that pause: "You really didn't think we gave up, did you?"😆
Keep digging these oddballs up, and I'll be watching. Maybe #coldwarmotors can help...those guys know a little something about oddball cars.
I’m at less then a minute and had to stop to say what a f ing cool car that is/could be…. Hope this turns out well!!!!❤
Hi there I never see a car like that before but a Fiat
I’m all for the unique cars. Love the channel!
Back in the late 70s I worked for a foreign car shop. We had our strange folks that collected stuff like Saab 95&96 and Sonnets. Another had Fiat 124 and 128s. 800s also. Then there was the Renault guy. He had one of these little guys he shipped to England every year to rally race it. It was NOT stock. It had a set of 4 Delorto side draft carbs, a bumpy cam and the craziest little header you ever saw. It was mint and was like driving a street legal go-cart!
We sure had out share of eccentric people. I miss that job.
Cheers from Gowensville!
Terry
When I was young, I bought a 4 CV for cheap from my neighbors. The frame on both sides were totally rotten, so I made new ones of square tubes and welded it in. I completely overhauled the motor. There was much to do, but at least that little beast was running very well with its 24 horsepower. I drove it from South-Germany to the Coast of South-France and Marseille. And this little beautiful car takes me safely home without any repairs. Now I´m 74 with two old Motorcycles and the Renault 4 CV is long gone, but the good memories will never die. Best wishes and sorry for my English, that surely will not be the best.🙂
No need to apologize for the English. Your message is easily understood and it's great to learn of your adventures all those years ago.
Thank you so much.With best wishes!
Watching you from France! Crazy to see a 4CV in the US. Thanks for all your videos. Bravo!
The sound of the engine and exhaust is exactly the same as the sound I can remember of 60 years ago when I was young and when they drove by in the streets of our city … It brings back wonderful memories and I thank you guys for that … it really is a joy 👍😀
Good job from France 🇫🇷 It was not that easy! Here we can still find a lot for sale from 7000 to 1200€, even less for barnfinds.
If you need any parts, answer me and I will be glad to help :) Have a look at the sport version : the 4CV Gordini !
Exactly what I want to say! If you need help from France don't hesitate to contact me ! Good job
Mon dieu, how does he not know you can crank the engine by hand with the lug nut wrench?? I did this often with my dauphine
Perso, je n’aurais pas envie d’aider un mec qui traite cette petite merveille de ‘truc bizarre’, mais bon.
Ça n’est pas le respect qui l’étouffe.
Il ne sait pas et ne mérite pas cette voiture.
@@thierrygrimoud4798Do you realize how many people would have just sent this little car to the auto crusher? This man took interest in making it live again. He's no car snob. Get over yourself.
@@thierrygrimoud4798 ça s'appelle de l'humour sinon il n'aurait pas effectué ce travail. d'ailleurs je le comprend j'appelle toujours mon Daily l'épave pourtant je l'ai sauvé de la casse et je l'ai refait entièrement et j'en prend soin tous les jours
Please rescue this little car! Not a restoration, but a conservation of what is there. I can’t wait for more on this.
That's actually a dream car of mine, they are lovely customised. Here in Europe we don't get that American steel so over here cars like that, with heaps of personality get done....awesome too see someone finding one. Hope to see a lot of this little gem
I am 74 years old and my 5 th grade teacher drove one.. I remember it well as Mr Brennan was a tall fellow and it was rather amusing watching him get out of that car.
Makes perfect sense. College professors, and teachers in general were renowned for driving quirky cars back in the day.
@@johna1160
Yes, my (simply stunning) English teacher, Miss Sharpe, at school in Scotland drove a genuine, Lilac coloured, Morris 1,000,000 (yes a 1 million as opposed to the normal 1000) which was a low run produce to celebrate the millionth car made.
I am Louisiana and We used to watch Shaquille ONeal squeeze out of his little car back in his LSU basketball days .
Our English teacher Mr Murdoch in 68 drove a very nicely curved Citroen from the 1950s . He once drove me home in it , I was impressed. There's a chance he was one of the Murdoch clan , it's a big family, and Victoria was their roots . Rupert's sister still ran a farm in western Victoria a decade ago but I'm not longer up to date with western Victoria a decade later.
I have restored a 65' French Motobecane moped and was fascinated by the engineering! So simple, but almost elegant... This was VERY entertaining!
Cool. I have a '72 motobecane. It's tiny engine is practically indestructible!
For ideas on what to do with your Renault 4cv check out rat rods for Africa he merged a 1959 Renault cv with a 1971 vw bug or with your experience building a 911 Porsche I wonder if you could put a 911 engine transmission and suspension in a Renault 4cv can't wait to see what your going to do with her super beetle engine love to see that good luck with her
Oh my…I have watched you from the very beginning and your progression has been so awesome. Cherish your time with your Dad….another great find and video.
It’s a French Beetle! Way to keep her from being crushed. Love your work. Thanks Dad for filming and general high fives. You guys are the best.
I thought it weird that there wasn't a horizontal opposed engine in that engine compartment AND with a radiator
More like French Morris Minor.
Looks like someone has cross bred a VW Beetle with a Morris 1000!
Body made me think beetle but four doors kind of weird setup with that engine
Looks like a French Beetle! Later hope to see it on the road again!🎵
Bought a 61 Beetle with Flintstone floors with 36 HP.
Converted it to a dunn buggy-hade a blast driving it-sold it to a Shriner!😔
I enjoyed this a lot. I owned one of these 4CV's when I went to high school. I had an accident, and bought a second one, using the parts from one to refresh it. I drove mine the length of Wyoming - about 450 miles. In those days there was no interstate in Wyoming so most of the trip was on Hwy 30, two lane. It really slowed down on hills and getting to 55 only happened on the downhill side.
The Porsche was a basket case and look how that turned out. Granted it was worth the investment but a very similar project to the Renault as far as difficulty. You guys are masters of the unknown and it's really fun to see a project like this get back on the road.
Greetings from France!
I remember we were some French offering help when we all first noticed it in the back yard during a video. But once again you all managed it perfect by your own!
Feel blessed you gave time on it since I know such models aren't much loved over there. But here it means something since it was one of these cars putting french back on wheels after WW2.
I understand you might not go far with it according its condition but you did way more than the cruscher and it's more than appreciated here ;-)
An old guy of the neighborhood was still driving one of these at the beginning of the 90’s. He used to park it in a garage just next to my grandma’s place. When he purchased a new car and gave this one away, it had barely run 10 000 or 15 000 km. It was mint. I remember my mum saying « I hope he gave it to a museum ». If I had been a little older and with a little more cash in my pocket, I would have loved to purchase it. What a cute little car. I hope you bring it fully back to life.
I have to add I can’t believe how good those chrome bumpers look and the trim. Man, they really made real Chrome back then.
How very interesting! I live in the UK and am 81yo and can remember these cars when I was at school. French cars at that time were always “different”. Congratulations on getting it running . It would be a real pity to scrap it! If you don’t want it, donate it to a good home. Best Wishes Roy W.
Someone would love this as a project car I’m sure
That is the coolest little obscure car ever! I'm 53 so yeah we need a little TLC, you guy's got her running ❤️. That tiny gem will live on thanks to you and your dad for the hard work, you guys rock!
They sold really well, 1.1 million of which around 50 to 70 000 thousands went to the US.
Please do more episodes on this little gem!
Bonjour de France.
you are great, seeing a Renault 4 CH from the 50s in the United States is very rare and starting it is incredible. Thank you for amaze us with your wonderful restorations. I am a fan of you.
I never thought I would see a Renault in an american youtube channal.
My father started working in Renault factory in france around 1960s
Omg, that was amazing! I had an uncle that had a 58 Dauphine and that was the first Renault that I had ever seen! I've never seen one like the model you have!!! Can't believe you got it to run after 54 years!!!
Man you guys can restore almost anything. That was a great job on that motor. I'd like to see it run and drive
Thank you for doing the Renault! Always a big fan of small European cars, back when they had some class! Second car was a 1963 VW (bought it 1 year old, ran forever). Understand not rebuilding car, pretty far gone. Just getting where you did is fantastic, there is still life in so much we throw away.... Now too old to 'wrench' so really enjoy watching your efforts. Keep it up!
Love it buddy! I was 17 years old doing this. 56 Hudson hornet was my first, 57 Edsel, 66 Austin 1100, 71 240z , Datsun 720 truck, love this channel!!!!
These were already mostly off the roads when I grew up in France in the 70s. I didn’t even know they made it to the states. Good job rescuing one!
While watching your videos I saw the 4CV in the background several times and I was wondering if you were going to give it a facelift...
Saving a 4CV in the United States is not a common thing and your work deserves to be celebrated. Well done! This car really deserves to be preserved for the history it represents in the post-war automotive world and its (relative) sporting performances in the "Monte Carlo Rally" and the "2
hours of Le Mans". I look forward to seeing the rest of your restoration.
Your enthusiasm for fixing this car is infectious. Please restore as much as you deem viable and necessary. 😊
My father bought one of these in 1956. He was an Australian army TG mechanic. He was always so impressed with these Renaults, considering they were one of the cheapest cars you could buy back then.
I knew that Renault had marketed some of its models in the USA but I didn't know that the 4CV was one of them, probably because there weren't a lot of them sold and this model with its American specificities is certainly the one of the few that has survived to this day, and for that alone it deserves to be driven again, this incredible restart announces great things for this little French car 😊👍
Good job in bringing that engine back to some sort of life. When I saw you trying to turn that engine without the heads on, I thought "No, don't do that". And what I was expecting to happen. It through me back to the 80s, when I was changing the head gasket on my 1972 Renault 12 and my dad decided to turn the engine, just to see, and lifted one of the sleeves. Like you, I decided to pack everything back and pray for the best. But as soon as the engine got warm enough, water found its way into the oil. And changing those paper seals is no fun, not only do you have to take the whole engine apart, top and bottom, is about 5/100th of a millimeter. It takes lots of time to choose the correct seal thickness for each one.
That valve cover you have is not the original one (which was stamped steel), it is known as the "Record" valve cover and might well be worth more than the rest of the car if you manage to locate the top for it.
And yes, those cars are really cool, when I was a kid in the 70's they were everywhere in France, but by the time I was able to drive, in the mid-80s, they had almost disappeared as they rusted almost as fast as a Jaguar. And usually in places where you won't see it before it's too late, like the B pillar that has the habit of rusting from the inside, so when you see the rust, it has already got through.
rat rods for africa is a south african man woth a passion for hot rods and he is building one for hes wife with a modded beetle pan under , thanx for a lovely channel that i look forward to watch every week , most be cool to have a dad to have fun with .
My Dad had a 1958 or 59 Dauphine when I was growing up. It got rear-ended while parked on the side of the road and that ended its life. Your revival brought back some memories, thanks!
I owned one in the early sixties as a teenager. Found the easiest way to work on them was to lift the body off the engine and rear axle. The wheels bolted to the hubs then bolted to the drums was one of their weakness. On the plus side, they where great in the sand and driving in the beach. Better than a Volkswagen.
I did get pulled up by the police one time for supposedly taking off at high speed, the judge laughed it out of court when he found out what I was driving. Lol.
You and your dad amaze me! I would have sworn this little gem would have been the most unique French boat anchor ever. And y’all got it running! WOW!
The was my dad,s first car after the war I was born the year of your car 1955 always good to see old cars a your dad and you makes it a pleasure to see who you enjoy toying with old car keep up the great job
Man. nice I was born in 54 !
Hi, my father had one and it was a very rugged car. He is a mechanic and I remember him keeping the engine in good shape. Renault engines are very reliable. The 4cv or 4-4 overheated in long slopes due to the lack of fresh air as the engine is in the back and the low speed. It brings me bsck to my childhood.
One of your better videos
I really enjoyed
I suggest you paint the engine bay, when you refurbish the engine. Just scotch brite the outside and spray with a clear quote to keep the patina
Well done Boys a great result.
Got an engine here in the UK... in fact 2 one could be stripped as it has been sitting outside for 3+ years so glad you got it started!
sorry for language i'm french.
1th dad's car, i remember.
the engin of this car was product in many cars after. from 800 cc to 1.3 liter.
you can find every parts you need in france for nothing;
thanks to make it alive, and kiss from normandie.
Renault 4 cv was my first car. I bought it in 1971 (a 1959 model) and had it for 5 years. Driving 80 km per day with 4 persons to college. Gas pedal to bottom. Nice that you have saved this.
Hell yes! The Engine sounded real good! Awesome job getting it running !!
I did almost fall for it when you said you were going to give up, but so glad you didn't. Great video, enjoyed every minute like I do on all your videos.
No, everything is not 'tiny' on the Renault - from a European perspective, everything is 'too big' on American cars - I say this as a four-time Renault owner, and I say this strictly tongue-in-cheek ! btw, my edit is to say thank you for the original work you put in so cheerfully: now, if you were to find a Gordini version of this model, you'd understand why the French passion for horsepower is on a par with Americans
Man if a old british Morris minor and a VW had a baby. That car would be it lol
The Gordini version pales in comparaison to the 4cv "Boudot", derived from that "Ventoux" OHV engine, you could by that kit to convert it to DOHC with either twin webers or a Constantin Roots supercharger. Very few kits were sold since it was worth 370 000 Francs when a new 4CV sold for 450 000 Fr...
In N/A configuration it produced 63HP @7000rpm from 747cc (45,6ci) and was clocked at 109mph... not bad for 1958 !
I love your enthusiasm! Would a motorcycle carburetor be a better size and less difficult to find?
@@Pamudder a Weber 26 or 28 IMB from Fiat 500 would be a good downdraft carb alternative.
@@jean-charlesweyland129 Look up Gordini 1093, you can make a Ventoux 850 go fast.
My dad had a Renault Dauphine back in the early 60's. It was a fun and unique car...I hope you are able to drive it and enjoyed this video very much! Nice job!
Haha 😀 i don't think i've ever been this excited over a first cranking over in ages!! 😀 how cool is that little thing!! 😀
It's amazing the vehicles y'all have got back running over the years. Keep up the good work
My dad bought a new Renault Dauphine Gordini (40 horsepowers) back in 1960. He tried a 4cv but thought it was to small, so he bought the Dauphine, hotted by Gordini, instead. It was the first car I drove when I got my drivers license 1962!
I had the 65 dauphine gordini R1095
@@Burninhellscrootoob Nice! That was about the same car as we had in the family. It was beginning to rust when I traded it for a VW 1200, in 1965.😢😢
I have never seen one of these cars before. I didn't even know Renault was selling cars in the US back then. Thanks for saving this one. This is a rare bird.
you two hit it out of the park again. loved it
The adapter plate is an excellent idea. My Solex carburetor would warp where it bolted to the manifold. I filed it flat so often the bore became oval. Dauphine was my first car. 30 mpg when gas cost 30¢ , so a penny a mile. Traded for a Volkswagen bug and regretted it. Renault was a luxury car compared to the Beetle.
A 4CV, my mothers first car in 1955 in Curaçao. I did not know these early Cleon engines had gear drive for the camshaft, the later ones definitely had a chain to drive the camshaft (like the 1108 and 1289 cc versions also used in DAF)
I owned one like that and drove it into my In-Laws Living Room and was watching T. V. when they came home from work. That little car was a whole lot more car than you will ever think.That Motor is one of the best Shaft and Cam Shaft car you will ever find. And yes,They were great race Cars on the half Mile Oval track in North Kansas Cities River Side Missouri's World rnoun Race Track of the times.
Great car, great effort, great ingenuity in bringing it back to life - yes she does want to live again!
I spotted this little car in the background in one of your other videos; wondered if/when you'd get to it, so here it is! My Mom had one of these when I was 4 or 5 (ca. 19-ought-62); one kind of had to "row it along" w/ the gearshift, as it were. Her Dad had an automotive shop in Washington, D.C. back in the 1950s-60s, and he repaired all sorts of odd makes of cars, belonging to foreign diplomats (Renaults, Tatras, Fiats, Citroens, et al)...As others have probably noted by now the "4CV" was a rating for tax-purposes (CV=Cheval-Vapeur, or "steam-horse", literally). We usually had some oddball car or another around, until my family got into Datsuns, fairly early-on, starting w/ a 1959 "210" model, which looked something like an Austin model. Thanks for the fun adventure!
You are going to put 4 people in it! I think she will surprise you. Cute and unusual. So you don't want to keep it? Someone wants this and it will be fabulous with a lot of TLC. Fun video 👍
I really liked this video, it remind me my childhood here in Brazil, there were a lot of renaults 4Cv, they were called "hot tail", years later I went to work at the Brazilian factory Willys/Renault ! Congrats, it deserves a restoration...
Hi from France. I was wondering if you were going to touch this 4cv that we saw in the background on some of your videos. It gave me a lot of pride to see this pot of French yogurt on a RUclips channel that usually tortures V8s. There won't be a burnout this time but please, give it a ride, you might bring a tear to my eyes...
Catch you all, on the flip side.
Ils redémarrent les voitures et c’est tout.
Aucune restauration finie.
Clics pour se monnayer sur RUclips. Point
ca fait quand même plaisir de voir une chiotte française de 30 cv sur une chaine d'un pays sans limites ni contraintes administratives ou environnementales.
met un v8 dans une 4L et après va la passer aux mines françaises...bon courage
amazing!!...the simplicity of the car is what made this possible...i can't imagine a modern 2024 car being able to be made to run after sitting for 50 years...there are just too many electronic systems that would have been orphaned in that time...also, you may have been able to use a cheap Chinese 800cc motorcycle carb...they are all over alliexpress for about $50.
Such a cool little car
Glad ya'll got it running again. Can't wait to see you drive it
Nice to see a old European car from the fifties and this one was very popular in France but also in much more Country in Europe, it was the time of small cars like the Citröen 2 CV and the Fiat Topolino and the Mini , all of these cars where sold very well, the next Generation of this Renault 4 CV was the Renault 4 and the Fiat 500. The Citroën 2 CV was produced until the 90 and for a long immense popular by Younger drivers ! All of these cars could with the right maintenance drive for a very long time and where cheap to drive. So great that this engine is running again and is a Miracle !!!! Nice video as always and thanks for sharing !
That one was a lot of fun, really cool to see odd European cars in amongst all the American ones. Given the weather here in the UK we don't see many barn finds that old, usually much "newer" cars are in much worse condition.
My dad had a few Renaults back in the day. I have fond memories of being driven around in his Renault 16.
To quote Orson Welles: Ahhhhh the French!! One of these was my Dad's first car. I still have the owner's manual.
Orson Welles couldn't fit in one of those, that's why.
I took a basket case Ford (UK) MK1 Escort in which had no engine, gearbox or driveshaft in it.
The floor was Fred Flintstone style, the footwells/bulkhead were non existant but i could see something in the car and my nephew had just come of age for driving.
Working evenings and some weekends, I completely removed ALL rust and oxy/accetelene welded in all new metal, new brakes and brakelines, running gear from an old car I had in the yard and got her running sweet as.
Took her for her MOT and she passed 1st time!
1st night out after my nephew passed his test in his 'new' car, he put it in a ditch!!
I had to go pull him out and it needed a new wing (fender) etc.
But, hey, it was probably the best thing that could've happened to him, he is a better, safer driver for the experience.
You MUST spend a bit of time on this little car, replace the floor, tidy her up inside, replace the rotten pieces and give her a sympathetic 'oily rag' finish to the exterior.
You will have more attention paid to you than your mates Mustang, believe me!!
Great job getting her up and running, but get that carb jetted for that size engine😂😂
Well done lads👍🏻👍🏻🏴🇬🇧
I had a 1965 Renualt Caravelle, it was such a fun car to drive.
I had a 65 dauphine gordini R1095, God but I loved it
A Renault 4CV in the US! Pretty Awesome! She'll run.Those Billancourt engines are pretty simple and reliable. BTW 670-1 is a rear mounted 845cc engine. The Billancourt engine with this displacement was also use in the Renault 4, 5, 6, and 8.
I remember seeing those cars in Puerto Rico. A teacher of mine had one in a color that resembled pink.
At a time when many European cars were still using air-cooled two-cylinder two-cycle motorcycle engines, that engine is amazingly sophisticated.
Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How we've been waiting for you!!! new video!!!!!!!!!!!! Man!!!!! THIS IS A CRAZY VIDEO!!!! YOU ARE COOL WITH YOUR FATHER, WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE OF YOUR VIDEOS!!! DON'T STOP!!! MORE MORE MORE !!!! VIDEO FIRE!!! YOU HAVE A COOL FATHER!! HIS REACTION IS WONDERFUL TO BE REVIVED!)))) WE ARE WAITING FOR THE VIDEO!!! RUSSIA IS WATCHING! GREETINGS FROM FARAWAY RUSSIA GUYS!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!! HELLO TO THE FAMILY!!! IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE YOU'VE BEEN HERE - WE'VE WATCHED ALL YOUR VIDEOS ON THE CHANNEL))).... WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU TO CONTINUE! BEAUTIFUL RENAULT!👍👍👍👍
This is what I like to see! These cool old eclectic cars that hardly anyone remembers, and you found it! I really enjoyed this one!
Fun fact: in Germany, these were nicknamed the "Cremeschnittchen" - the "slice of cream cake" cuz they were often cream-colored, and the front looks a little like a layer cake :)
A Renault ultilizou essa cor porque eram sobras da guerra e como o carro era para ser acessível, usaram a tinta que estava sobrando.
My second car was a Renault Dauphine.(my first was a 27 Chev. This was 1967) I loved it, but I always thought that the 4 CV looked way cooler. Get it going man and I'll love ya forever.
There are several French people watching this video and one of them said to contact them and they said you would help you get some parts for this car from France. I saw some carburator gasket kit available from Auto Zone.
I have mail their channel to help (I'm from France)
A guy at a mechanics shop in Durant Oklahoma tried to give me one of those in 1987. It was in perfect condition. Original paint. Interior was perfect, tires, engine and all were excellent condition. The guy he got it from couldn't pay for the repairs so he signed the title over to him. It was too small for me so I passed it up. Wished a dozen times since then I would have taken it.
Great rescue! Maybe a carb from a lawn mower with the same ccs would work.
Very cool! Love seeing these rare old cars brought back to life. It’s amazing that something sitting around for so long, is still able to run again with a little time and effort.
Hi from France,finally I got the answer to a question I leave in comment section month ago while seeing the 4cv in the background.You did an excellent job as usual ,not easy in the US for french cars,I have same issue here for I own a 1953 Chevy Handyman wagon,shipping fees and customs double every order.Anyway,keep on entertain us with your dad,tou're a great team.
One of the very best small cars of the era, only 750cc but with VW-type reliability. I'm a 1947 model myself and I well remember the heyday of the baby Rennos, which were succeeded by the Dauphine.
Wow, that's a find!
...a Honda Gold Wing B6 might fit into the engine bay. Just saying... 😁
Just an awesome and unique video on this little gem! Let’s see more of it!
I won’t be able to watch this until the kiddos fall asleep but dang i might just have to break my golden rule.
Cool car! I just love it! One of my friends had one and raced with it! Not so rare here in Sweden! It was two for sale not long ago here in Sweden! You would probably be able to find spare parts here in Europe if u want!! Yet another great rescue!
Is there a story behind this little Renault?
I have a bolt in 165 hp Renault 5 motor in mine with 4 wheel disc brakes. Great project. Cheers.
Where in the world did you find a gasket set for that thing? 🤣
All 45 minutes watching this, there was a big 😊 on my face!!!
Pull that engine out and put a GSXR 1000 in and make it a little sleeper.
I lived in Spain for 10 years and had a Renault Clio, an excellent machine and one of the oldest brands in Europe and of excellent quality.
Hi ! This was my dad very first car in 1951! We travelled through France and had great time even though we were 3 kids inside without mentioning my parents , in those days, were smokers !🤦♂️I still have pictures of myself behind the steering wheels and pretending to drive 😀
Great video bud !👍
I acquired a siezed 1902 industrial sewing machine.
50/50 acetone and ATF was my friend.
Liberal applications later and the machine runs perfectly...!
The engine is almost identical to the successor's Renault 4 engine. As the Renault 4 was built until 1992, it's very easy to get spare parts, like a new carburetor from Solex or Zenith from Europe. There are many dealers like CiPeRe, who ship to the USA.
I hear the thumb when you shut the passenger door WOW . Need to say I learned how to drive on my brother's 1960 4 CV 3 speed and you must full stop to engage the first gear except him . Gas consumption was 400 KM/20 Liter 80 KM/hour a breeze and always fun , hat off for you guys , Rest in peace my brother NADIM .🙏🌷
My cousin drove a black 4cv for years until a truck hit the back side and demoed iy.She did not get hurt ,tough jittle car We rode up to the mountains in it. Four of us, 2 kids and 2 adults . Super fun car ,enjoy it.
She's a runner! That was very entertaining and we enjoyed seeing you bring her back to life. Bravo!
We had these in the UK as well (although Right hand drive) it was that ole' devil called rust that finished most of them off by 1980... Mechanically bullet proof though, which is what we loved.
I bought one in 1972 when I was 13yrs old for 50 bucks . Had a blast bombing around my neighbors field. That 4cv got me started on wrenching on cars !
Guys, please you have to restore this. Look what you did with the Porsche. I’ve never posted a comment before but this is special.
I too spotted this little gem on several of the older vidjeos, and asked about it in the comment section, no less than 4 times..., without any responses back from them!
It kinda' looked like some type of Morris Minor, but now we know that it's a Renault!
My family owned many Morris Minors, and I loved riding around in them! I never got a chance to drive one, but I did own and drove the heck out of a '70 VW Bug.
Great vidjeo!