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It does beg the question, "why". You have the utility of a van but with red crushed velvet interior, hardly the trim of choice for a French farmer or carpenter. However it was never intended for utility use - more to get your roller bladers to the beach. The blurb explains...
Renault 5 Le Car Van
During its attempt to take on the market in the United States, Renault marketed the R5 under the name "Renault Le Car". The USA proved to be a winning bet for Renault, and so Heuliez produced a specific version inspired by American vans in 1979 . The Car Van lost its windows and its rear window in favour of polyester panels pierced with portholes. The look was complemented by bumpers taken from the Renault 5 Alpine and a spare wheel on the tailgate, as well as a specific rainbow decoration and specific rims. The interior was also completely modified. Production was planned for 200 units, and was finally integrated into the range of the manufacturer. The customer was to supply a Renault 5 and pay the conversion cost of 12,500 francs, or 40% of the price of the car.
Renault 5 Le Car Van
During its attempt to take on the market in the United States, Renault marketed the R5 under the name "Renault Le Car". The USA proved to be a winning bet for Renault, and so Heuliez produced a specific version inspired by American vans in 1979 . The Car Van lost its windows and its rear window in favour of polyester panels pierced with portholes. The look was complemented by bumpers taken from the Renault 5 Alpine and a spare wheel on the tailgate, as well as a specific rainbow decoration and specific rims. The interior was also completely modified. Production was planned for 200 units, and was finally integrated into the range of the manufacturer. The customer was to supply a Renault 5 and pay the conversion cost of 12,500 francs, or 40% of the price of the car.
The inspiration: Renault 5 Célibat'R ("bachel'r"):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1592476...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
etc.
Some interesting details about how it came to be (in French):
https://www.carjager.com/blog/article/renault-5-le...
I seem to remember that there were some upmarket "rolling brothels" in Paris around 1915-1920, which plied their trade disguised as taxis?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1592476...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
etc.
Some interesting details about how it came to be (in French):
https://www.carjager.com/blog/article/renault-5-le...
I seem to remember that there were some upmarket "rolling brothels" in Paris around 1915-1920, which plied their trade disguised as taxis?
Mefistofele said:
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Some interesting details about how it came to be (in French):
https://www.carjager.com/blog/article/renault-5-le...
I seem to remember that there were some upmarket "rolling brothels" in Paris around 1915-1920, which plied their trade disguised as taxis?
My phone gave the article in English from that link.Some interesting details about how it came to be (in French):
https://www.carjager.com/blog/article/renault-5-le...
I seem to remember that there were some upmarket "rolling brothels" in Paris around 1915-1920, which plied their trade disguised as taxis?
It would have made a great passion wagon for Toulouse-Lautrec, but not for anyone of average height.
Mefistofele said:
The inspiration: Renault 5 Célibat'R ("bachel'r"):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1592476...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
etc.
Some interesting details about how it came to be (in French):
https://www.carjager.com/blog/article/renault-5-le...
I seem to remember that there were some upmarket "rolling brothels" in Paris around 1915-1920, which plied their trade disguised as taxis?
The rolling brothels still exist however few would consider them upmarket!https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1592476...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/13035234@N06/1595055...
etc.
Some interesting details about how it came to be (in French):
https://www.carjager.com/blog/article/renault-5-le...
I seem to remember that there were some upmarket "rolling brothels" in Paris around 1915-1920, which plied their trade disguised as taxis?
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