For Sale: 1962 Renault Dauphine in O'Fallon, Illinois

Gateway Classic Cars of Fort Lauderdale is proud to present this 1962 Renault Dauphine. In the 1950s, European auto manufacturers were well into their rebound from WWII and were building many different, innovative and stylish cars. The 1956 the Renault Dauphine was a compact car built to compete with other European compacts like the Beetle and Mini. Unlike much of it's competition the Dauphine had quite elegant styling thanks to styling from Italian design house Carrozzeria Ghia. The curvy sheet metal is draped over the vehicle in such a way that it maintains its style without sacrificing practicality. This 1962 example is quite a sharp looker with it's pale blue paint and chrome trim pieces. The interior is more spacious than one might think and has nice upgrades like modern front bucket seats and a modern rear bench seat upholstered in cloth. Under the front hood is a trunk with an impressive amount of cargo space. In the back is where you'll find the engine. A 845cc inline 4 cylinder which is longitudinally mounted and paired with a 3 speed manual transmission. While 27 horsepower may not sound like much the low curb weight of less than 1,500 lbs should give this car no issues in the get up and go department. If you're looking for a unique classic that will certainly stand out at your local car show this is the one you want to own! Options include AM/FM/CD stereo, cloth interior and radial tires.