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1963 Renault Caravelle

Lot Number: 844

1963 Renault Caravelle

Delightful little Caravelle with just two owners from new, the first for 55 years.

NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

BODY COLOUR
Burgundy
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
BLR 331B
ODOMETER READING
64734 Miles

SUMMARY

Delightful little Caravelle with just two owners from new, the first for 55 years.

DESCRIPTION

Launched at the 1958 Paris Motor Show, the Caravelle was Renault’s attempt to cash in on the lucrative American market in much the same way as Volkswagen had done with their Karmann Ghia
Based on the floorpan and running gear of the Renault Dauphine saloon, the new car had chic French Riviera styling by Pietro Frua of Ghia and was available as a 2+2 coupé, a 2+2 cabriolet and a two-seater convertible
In March 1962, the Caravelle received a new, five bearing, 48bhp, 956cc engine and additional developments included a sealed cooling system as well as a new front suspension, new rear geometry, new steering, a new gear linkage and disc brakes
This Caravelle was purchased by the original owner in 1963 when he was stationed at RAF Rheinahlen. It was a special order, right-hand drive car in Trinidad Red and was collected from the factory and used extensively for family trips between Germany and the UK until 1964 when it was registered in the UK
The car broke down and was stored in the garage in 1974, it was fixed and then never used again. Full service history and receipts up to 1974.
Purchased by our vendor after 45 years in storage in the hope of bringing it up to Concours condition. Extensive work was carried out and all original parts sourced and fitted but, due to ill health, the car is now offered for sale
There is a little rust bubbling around the headlights but the rest of the car is immaculate and the body is solid and all rustproofed and under-sealed
Supplied with its original green logbook, many handbooks, brochures and charts, all original purchase documents, MOTs and Tax Discs dating from the 1960s to the 1970s. Mileage recorded at 64,734

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 844
Make: RENAULT
Model: CARAVELLE
Registration Number: BLR 331B
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: 82340
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Burgundy

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SCORE:

108 / 135

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Excellent condition except a little rust under paint around front lights , this is due to a leak in the roof in the front of the storage unit.

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Very good condition

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Engine is very good but will recommend recommissioning the hoses and gaskets as car has been stood for 50 years.

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Remarks

One owner from new until I purchased the car. It, has the original logbook, purchase receipts and extensive records up to 1974 when it was stored.

Restoration Notes

Has been restored using genuine parts, every single item is with car.

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 30th September between 9am and 2pm.

Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact post-sale to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.

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