1968 Renault Caravelle Convertible. Factory hard and soft tops. Full and half tonneau covers. Light Blue metallic with black leather upholstery. Launched at the 1958 Paris Motor Show, the Caravelle was Renault’s attempt to move in on the lucrative American market in much the same way as Volkswagen had done with their hugely successful Beetle. 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 coupe, a 2+2 cabriolet and a two-seater convertible. Initially powered by a rear-mounted 40bhp 845cc engine, this was uprated to a 55bhp 1,108cc unit in 1964 with a Weber carburettor in place of the original Solex. It also gained four-wheel disc brakes and an all-synchro four-speed gearbox. When tested by Autocar in 1965, the Caravelle had a top speed of 89mph and could hit 60mph in 17 seconds with 30mpg economy. At a UK price of £1,296 it was more than double the price of a comparable Triumph Spitfire or Morris Minor Convertible which made it a rare sight over here, although some 117,000 were sold worldwide before production came to an end in 1968, the vast majority in left-hand drive which makes this right hand drive model a very rare find. The car has been with its last keeper for 4 years and has only been sold sadly due to a lack of use having covered just over 1000 miles in their tenure. The Renault was subject to a body restoration in 2019 with a copy of the invoice in the history file. Now presented in lovely condition both aesthetically and mechanically it is performing very well and was great fun out on our local lanes. All of the original dealer handbooks and manuals are still present as well as a large folder of bills, invoices and old mot certificates which would appear to show the 78,000 miles as correct. Although now tax and mot exempt a fresh mot will be applied for your own peace of mind. Full of character and French chic, this quirky yet practical little Caravelle really stands out from the throng of Spitfires and MGBs, is a real head turner and is sure to create a great deal of interest wherever it goes. Absolutely any inspection welcome. All major debit and credit cards accepted. Part exchange considered. Finance arranged. Free U.K mainland delivery. Please contact us for any further information. Lots more pictures and a video on our website and Facebook pages.

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At Turn Two Classics we are centrally located and can offer easier access for all of our customers old and new. We still operate with old fashioned customer service but we are now able to offer storage and delivery solutions as well as classic sales. Our aim is to help you drive away with the classic that suits your needs both practically and financially. We offer some of the most competitive deals on classic cars and across a variety of brands. We have a great selection of classics in a range of makes and models, from sports cars to family saloons, we are confident that we can find the right classic car for you. At Turn Two Classics we have a reputation for quality customer service. This is because not only do we have extensive knowledge in classic cars, but we have many years experience in selling the right car to the customer. But don't take our word for it, come and see why so many classic owners in the UK keep coming back to us time after time. Even if you are not thinking about buying a classic car, we can offer you friendly advice and expertise in a no pressure environment. For more information on all our cars or services browse through our website. We should have the car of your choice but if for any reason you are looking for a specific make and model that we don't have in stock, please contact us and we will be happy to help you find the right car. We pride ourselves on our wide range of stock but deals this good don't last and our stock of used cars changes frequently. Please contact us to make an appointment to view any of our vehicles.

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