Proto

[GTBob]

I've become aware of the term Proto when looking at classic Renaults. It's not a term I'm familiar with but it seems to mean Customised? Is this a common term and where did it originate please?
Thanks,
Bob.

[Equus]

Same lingustic root as 'prototype', presumably. The 'proto' bit means 'original' (or 'primitive', but the former, with the implication of 'unique' in this context, I think).

'Proto' on its own would therefore mean something similar to 'custom' in US parlance or 'special' in English?