#renaultcaravelle

[teilix]

1966 Renault Caravelle (1959–1968) in Neumünster. Designed by Pietro Frua. #FrenchFriday #renaultcaravelle #renaultfloride #teilixrenault #PietroFrua #Frua #renault #classicrenault #renaultclassic #vintagerenault #frenchcar #frenchcars #moteurflottant #voiturefrancaise #voitureancienne #classiccar #classiccarspotting #vintagecar #oldtimer #CarPhotography #classiccaroftheday #automotivephotography #oldcar #carworld #oldtimertreffen #klassikertage #klassikertageschleswigholstein (hier: Holstenhallen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDGRnbIY-_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#frenchfriday #renaultcaravelle #renaultfloride #teilixrenault #pietrofrua #frua #renault #classicrenault #renaultclassic #vintagerenault #frenchcar #frenchcars #moteurflottant #voiturefrancaise #voitureancienne #classiccar #classiccarspotting #vintagecar #oldtimer #carphotography #classiccaroftheday #automotivephotography #oldcar #carworld #oldtimertreffen #klassikertage #klassikertageschleswigholstein

[i-do-not-mean-it]

Renault Floride

#vintagecar #retrocar #renault #рено #renaultfloride #lisbon #lisboa #red #oldstyle #oldfashioned #oldtimer #redhot #oldcar #cityscape #portugal #caraddict #instacar #renaultcaravelle #retrocarsdaily #vintagecars #ретро #ретроавтомобили #oldtimers #винтаж #vintagestyle #renaultclassic #classiccar #папакупилавтомобиль

[carriola2]

Renault Caravelle.

#renault #renaultcaravelle #caravelle

[carbrochurespl]

Renault Caravelle 1100S 1965 brochure @renault_france @renault_pl #renaultcaravelle #renaultcaravelle1100 #caravelle1100 #renaultfloride #classicrenault #vintagerenault #cabriolet #vintagecar #classiccars #carsfromfrance #oldfrenchcar #ghia #frua #60s #renaultbrochure #prospekty #brochure #katalog #vintagebrochure (w: Czestochowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHiw9Usli47/?igshid=q8ajd8yqmbxc

#renaultcaravelle #renaultcaravelle1100 #caravelle1100 #renaultfloride #classicrenault #vintagerenault #cabriolet #vintagecar #classiccars #carsfromfrance #oldfrenchcar #ghia #frua #60s #renaultbrochure #prospekty #brochure #katalog #vintagebrochure

[oldmotors]

This poor #RenaultCaravelle is in its final days - you can’t see it, but there’s virtually no structure left underneath - it’s been sitting outside for decades and Caravelles are notorious rusters. There are still plenty of Caravelles in France, but its rare to see them stateside even though the car was created specifically for the the American market and did pretty well here. The story begins back in 1956, when Renault was rapidly expanding in the U.S. - Pierre Dreyfus became Renault’s CEO in early 1955 and a year later went on a fact-finding mission to the U.S. with long-time Renault engineer and director of research Fernand Picard; visiting new U.S. Renault stores. Many American dealers saw how popular British sports cars were and VW had just introduced the Karmann-Ghia, which wasn’t a sports car but looked the part and helped sell lots of VWs. At a dealer meeting in Florida, they franchisees clamored for a K-G like car. Thus Dreyfus decided Renault should have its own K-G, based on the Dauphine (itself styled by Ghia). - “Project 1902” was designed in a hurry and it built for style - an in-house design was eschewed in favor of a look by Ghia, who gave it the trademark “supersonic” look they also applied to Ferraris and Jags. The design was done by Virgil Exner, Jr., son of the famous Chrysler designer. Pietro Frua, working with Ghia to avoid a VW-Ghia conflict, built the prototypes - but wasn’t paid until the car appeared at the ’58 Geneva show. The car led to an acrimonious split between Ghia and Frua. Renault had no factory space for the Caravelle, so bodies were built by Chausson and eventually, railcar maker Brissonneau et Lotz. - The car was initially called “Floride” in France for its Floridian origin, but “Caravelle” was the global name. Like the K-G, it looked great but wasn’t a sports car. The 845-cc four from the Dauphine was even more overmatched in the longer, heavier Caravelle. Significant upgrades eventually arrived, 956-cc in 1963, 1108-cc in 1964, style changes, and an upgraded suspension by none other than J.A. Gregoire. The car dated more quickly than the K-G, and Americans soured on Renaults in the early 60s thanks to quality problems. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzi3pBTgmgX/?igshid=6d148l3pb2ug

#renaultcaravelle

[jrgarcia]

First time I see a Renault Caravelle. This was designed for the American market to be a VW Karmann-Ghia killer. A sporty, rear engine, RWD, coupe built off an economy car. Built between 1959-68 This one looks pretty original. #renault #renaultcaravelle #carphotography #carspotting #drivetastefully #classic #frenchcar #rearengined (at Kyle, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnbe_tNFzQX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ueba723imjed

#renault #renaultcaravelle #carphotography #carspotting #drivetastefully #classic #frenchcar #rearengined

[teilix]

Renault Caravelle Cabriolet (1959–1968) in Varel. #renaultcaravelle #renaultfloride #teilixrenault #PietroFrua #Frua #renault #classicrenault #renaultclassic #vintagerenault #frenchcar #frenchcars #moteurflottant #voiturefrancaise #voitureancienne #classiccars #classiccarspotting #carspotting #carspotter #classiccarspotting #vintagecars #retrocar #oldtimer #CarPhotography #classiccaroftheday #classiccarsdaily #automotivephotography #oldcar #asundaycarpic (hier: Hafen Varel) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1B8qz9pOBU/?igshid=110mdazont4xd

#renaultcaravelle #renaultfloride #teilixrenault #pietrofrua #frua #renault #classicrenault #renaultclassic #vintagerenault #frenchcar #frenchcars #moteurflottant #voiturefrancaise #voitureancienne #classiccars #classiccarspotting #carspotting #carspotter #vintagecars #retrocar #oldtimer #carphotography #classiccaroftheday #classiccarsdaily #automotivephotography #oldcar #asundaycarpic