LOT 3
1929 Renault 15CV Vivasix Landaulette de Ville Registration no. BF 7914 Chassis no. 475583
1929 Renault 15CV Vivasix Landaulette de Ville Registration no. BF 7914 Chassis no. 475583
1929 Renault 15CV Vivasix Landaulette de Ville
Registration no. BF 7914
Chassis no. 475583
Registration no. BF 7914
Chassis no. 475583
MoT Expiry: Exempt
*Little seen in UK
*A fine example of the bigger Renault
*Comprehensive history
Renault's 1930s range covered everything from small cars to large luxury saloons and the Vivasix was positioned at the higher end. Featuring a 3.2-litre six-cylinder engine it was designed to cross France (and beyond) effortlessly. Offered today is a right-hand drive Vivasix landaulet that comes with a comprehensive history revealing it was sold new in Vienna (an early Austrian logbook accompanies the paperwork). The bodywork and paint is in very good condition and the trim and glass in excellent order and just-fitted new whitewalls tyres add to the appearance. The elegant interior is generally very good throughout, the dashboard and trim being especially so. When it comes to the mechanical side the picture is pleasing, the lusty six starting and running well and the underbonnet area being very tidy. Pre-war cars rightly remain popular and this larger Renault offers both elegance and long-distance capabilities – at a fraction of values of other large French cars from this period.
Footnotes
Vendor Score Total: 85/100
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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well
EXTERIOR TOTAL: 23/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 5
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 5
INTERIOR TOTAL: 18/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 5
ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4
RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 15/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 3
Suspension: 4
ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4
Car History File: 5/5
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