Good job from France 🇫🇷 It was not that easy! Here we can still find a lot for sale from 7000 to 1200€, even less for barnfinds. If you need any parts, answer me and I will be glad to help :) Have a look at the sport version : the 4CV Gordini !

@vincentrocher5140

Күн бұрын

Exactly what I want to say! If you need help from France don't hesitate to contact me ! Good job

Dude, that car is really cool. Don’t feel bad about fixing up these unique cars, that’s what makes your channel so special. Looking forward to the progress on this one and seeing it drive for the first time in 54 years. Amazing to see it run after sitting for so long.

@BudgetBuildz

2 күн бұрын

I really appreciate that!! Can’t wait to share more 😊

@lateefcarrere1649

2 күн бұрын

You really put in the work on this French putt-putt...I loved that pause: "You really didn't think we gave up, did you?"😆 Keep digging these oddballs up, and I'll be watching. Maybe #coldwarmotors can help...those guys know a little something about oddball cars.

@MrJohnBabcock

2 күн бұрын

I’m at less then a minute and had to stop to say what a f ing cool car that is/could be…. Hope this turns out well!!!!❤

@hendrickalexander4259

Күн бұрын

Hi there I never see a car like that before but a Fiat

@jcritter9295

Күн бұрын

I’m all for the unique cars. Love the channel!

No, everything is not 'tiny' on the Renault - from a European perspective, everything is 'too big' on American cars - I say this as a four-time Renault owner, and I say this strictly tongue-in-cheek ! btw, my edit is to say thank you for the original work you put in so cheerfully: now, if you were to find a Gordini version of this model, you'd understand why the French passion for horsepower is on a par with Americans

@dadedubbledee

11 сағат бұрын

Man if a old british Morris minor and a VW had a baby. That car would be it lol

@jean-charlesweyland129

10 сағат бұрын

The Gordini version pales in comparaison to the 4cv "Boudot", derived from that "Ventoux" OHV engine, you could by that kit to convert it to DOHC with either twin webers or a Constantin Roots supercharger. Very few kits were sold since it was worth 370 000 Francs when a new 4CV sold for 450 000 Fr... In N/A configuration it produced 63HP @7000rpm from 747cc (45,6ci) and was clocked at 109mph... not bad for 1958 !

It’s a French Beetle! Way to keep her from being crushed. Love your work. Thanks Dad for filming and general high fives. You guys are the best.

@darrenswails

Күн бұрын

I thought it weird that there wasn't a horizontal opposed engine in that engine compartment AND with a radiator

@redacted629

10 сағат бұрын

More like French Morris Minor.

I am 74 years old and my 5 th grade teacher drove one.. I remember it well as Mr Brennan was a tall fellow and it was rather amusing watching him get out of that car.

@johna1160

2 күн бұрын

Makes perfect sense. College professors, and teachers in general were renowned for driving quirky cars back in the day.

@WeeShoeyDugless

Күн бұрын

​​@@johna1160 Yes, my (simply stunning) English teacher, Miss Sharpe, at school in Scotland drove a genuine, Lilac coloured, Morris 1,000,000 (yes a 1 million as opposed to the normal 1000) which was a low run produce to celebrate the millionth car made.

I have restored a 65' French Motobecane moped and was fascinated by the engineering! So simple, but almost elegant... This was VERY entertaining!

@geralderdek282

Күн бұрын

Cool. I have a '72 motobecane. It's tiny engine is practically indestructible!

@georgegoros5916

Күн бұрын

For ideas on what to do with your Renault 4cv check out rat rods for Africa he merged a 1959 Renault cv with a 1971 vw bug or with your experience building a 911 Porsche I wonder if you could put a 911 engine transmission and suspension in a Renault 4cv can't wait to see what your going to do with her super beetle engine love to see that good luck with her

Please do more episodes on this little gem!

That's actually a dream car of mine, they are lovely customised. Here in Europe we don't get that American steel so over here cars like that, with heaps of personality get done....awesome too see someone finding one. Hope to see a lot of this little gem

Watching you from France! Crazy to see a 4CV in the US. Thanks for all your videos. Bravo!

Back in the late 70s I worked for a foreign car shop. We had our strange folks that collected stuff like Saab 95&96 and Sonnets. Another had Fiat 124 and 128s. 800s also. Then there was the Renault guy. He had one of these little guys he shipped to England every year to rally race it. It was NOT stock. It had a set of 4 Delorto side draft carbs, a bumpy cam and the craziest little header you ever saw. It was mint and was like driving a street legal go-cart! We sure had out share of eccentric people. I miss that job. Cheers from Gowensville! Terry

Oh my…I have watched you from the very beginning and your progression has been so awesome. Cherish your time with your Dad….another great find and video.

I enjoyed this a lot. I owned one of these 4CV's when I went to high school. I had an accident, and bought a second one, using the parts from one to refresh it. I drove mine the length of Wyoming - about 450 miles. In those days there was no interstate in Wyoming so most of the trip was on Hwy 30, two lane. It really slowed down on hills and getting to 55 only happened on the downhill side.

The Porsche was a basket case and look how that turned out. Granted it was worth the investment but a very similar project to the Renault as far as difficulty. You guys are masters of the unknown and it's really fun to see a project like this get back on the road.

I have to add I can’t believe how good those chrome bumpers look and the trim. Man, they really made real Chrome back then.

Man you guys can restore almost anything. That was a great job on that motor. I'd like to see it run and drive

That is the coolest little obscure car ever! I'm 53 so yeah we need a little TLC, you guy's got her running ❤️. That tiny gem will live on thanks to you and your dad for the hard work, you guys rock!

@jean-charlesweyland129

10 сағат бұрын

They sold really well, 1.1 million of which around 50 to 70 000 thousands went to the US.

To quote Orson Welles: Ahhhhh the French!! One of these was my Dad's first car. I still have the owner's manual.

@Hope_Boat

Күн бұрын

Orson Welles couldn't fit in one of those, that's why.

Omg, that was amazing! I had an uncle that had a 58 Dauphine and that was the first Renault that I had ever seen! I've never seen one like the model you have!!! Can't believe you got it to run after 54 years!!!

Love it buddy! I was 17 years old doing this. 56 Hudson hornet was my first, 57 Edsel, 66 Austin 1100, 71 240z , Datsun 720 truck, love this channel!!!!

you two hit it out of the park again. loved it

Thank you for doing the Renault! Always a big fan of small European cars, back when they had some class! Second car was a 1963 VW (bought it 1 year old, ran forever). Understand not rebuilding car, pretty far gone. Just getting where you did is fantastic, there is still life in so much we throw away.... Now too old to 'wrench' so really enjoy watching your efforts. Keep it up!

I never thought I would see a Renault in an american youtube channal. My father started working in Renault factory in france around 1960s

My dad bought a new Renault Dauphine Gordini (40 horsepowers) back in 1960. He tried a 4cv but thought it was to small, so he bought the Dauphine, hotted by Gordini, instead. It was the first car I drove when I got my drivers license 1962!

How very interesting! I live in the UK and am 81yo and can remember these cars when I was at school. French cars at that time were always “different”. Congratulations on getting it running . It would be a real pity to scrap it! If you don’t want it, donate it to a good home. Best Wishes Roy W.

One of your better videos I really enjoyed I suggest you paint the engine bay, when you refurbish the engine. Just scotch brite the outside and spray with a clear quote to keep the patina

Bonjour de France. you are great, seeing a Renault 4 CH from the 50s in the United States is very rare and starting it is incredible. Thank you for amaze us with your wonderful restorations. I am a fan of you.

Hi from France. I was wondering if you were going to touch this 4cv that we saw in the background on some of your videos. It gave me a lot of pride to see this pot of French yogurt on a KZread channel that usually tortures V8s. There won't be a burnout this time but please, give it a ride, you might bring a tear to my eyes... Catch you all, on the flip side.

rat rods for africa is a south african man woth a passion for hot rods and he is building one for hes wife with a modded beetle pan under , thanx for a lovely channel that i look forward to watch every week , most be cool to have a dad to have fun with .

Haha 😀 i don't think i've ever been this excited over a first cranking over in ages!! 😀 how cool is that little thing!! 😀

Hell yes! The Engine sounded real good! Awesome job getting it running !!

Such a cool little car Glad ya'll got it running again. Can't wait to see you drive it

While watching your videos I saw the 4CV in the background several times and I was wondering if you were going to give it a facelift... Saving a 4CV in the United States is not a common thing and your work deserves to be celebrated. Well done! This car really deserves to be preserved for the history it represents in the post-war automotive world and its (relative) sporting performances in the "Monte Carlo Rally" and the "2 hours of Le Mans". I look forward to seeing the rest of your restoration.

Greetings from France! I remember we were some French offering help when we all first noticed it in the back yard during a video. But once again you all managed it perfect by your own! Feel blessed you gave time on it since I know such models aren't much loved over there. But here it means something since it was one of these cars putting french back on wheels after WW2. I understand you might not go far with it according its condition but you did way more than the cruscher and it's more than appreciated here ;-)

Hi from France,finally I got the answer to a question I leave in comment section month ago while seeing the 4cv in the background.You did an excellent job as usual ,not easy in the US for french cars,I have same issue here for I own a 1953 Chevy Handyman wagon,shipping fees and customs double every order.Anyway,keep on entertain us with your dad,tou're a great team.

I took a basket case Ford (UK) MK1 Escort in which had no engine, gearbox or driveshaft in it. The floor was Fred Flintstone style, the footwells/bulkhead were non existant but i could see something in the car and my nephew had just come of age for driving. Working evenings and some weekends, I completely removed ALL rust and oxy/accetelene welded in all new metal, new brakes and brakelines, running gear from an old car I had in the yard and got her running sweet as. Took her for her MOT and she passed 1st time! 1st night out after my nephew passed his test in his 'new' car, he put it in a ditch!! I had to go pull him out and it needed a new wing (fender) etc. But, hey, it was probably the best thing that could've happened to him, he is a better, safer driver for the experience. You MUST spend a bit of time on this little car, replace the floor, tidy her up inside, replace the rotten pieces and give her a sympathetic 'oily rag' finish to the exterior. You will have more attention paid to you than your mates Mustang, believe me!! Great job getting her up and running, but get that carb jetted for that size engine😂😂 Well done lads👍🏻👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

The was my dad,s first car after the war I was born the year of your car 1955 always good to see old cars a your dad and you makes it a pleasure to see who you enjoy toying with old car keep up the great job

I knew that Renault had marketed some of its models in the USA but I didn't know that the 4CV was one of them, probably because there weren't a lot of them sold and this model with its American specificities is certainly the one of the few that has survived to this day, and for that alone it deserves to be driven again, this incredible restart announces great things for this little French car 😊👍

I've seen a few driving around in the Netherlands and even here, they're quite rare. Good job getting yours running. As rough as it is, it could be a very nice project car for a real enthusiast. The fact that you got it running already gives it something of a head start 👍

Great car, great effort, great ingenuity in bringing it back to life - yes she does want to live again!

I spotted this little car in the background in one of your other videos; wondered if/when you'd get to it, so here it is! My Mom had one of these when I was 4 or 5 (ca. 19-ought-62); one kind of had to "row it along" w/ the gearshift, as it were. Her Dad had an automotive shop in Washington, D.C. back in the 1950s-60s, and he repaired all sorts of odd makes of cars, belonging to foreign diplomats (Renaults, Tatras, Fiats, Citroens, et al)...As others have probably noted by now the "4CV" was a rating for tax-purposes (CV=Cheval-Vapeur, or "steam-horse", literally). We usually had some oddball car or another around, until my family got into Datsuns, fairly early-on, starting w/ a 1959 "210" model, which looked something like an Austin model. Thanks for the fun adventure!

I really liked this video, it remind me my childhood here in Brazil, there were a lot of renaults 4Cv, they were called "hot tail", years later I went to work at the Brazilian factory Willys/Renault ! Congrats, it deserves a restoration...

You and your dad amaze me! I would have sworn this little gem would have been the most unique French boat anchor ever. And y’all got it running! WOW!

A 4CV, my mothers first car in 1955 in Curaçao. I did not know these early Cleon engines had gear drive for the camshaft, the later ones definitely had a chain to drive the camshaft (like the 1108 and 1289 cc versions also used in DAF)

The sound of the engine and exhaust is exactly the same as the sound I can remember of 60 years ago when I was young and when they drove by in the streets of our city … It brings back wonderful memories and I thank you guys for that … it really is a joy 👍😀

Nice to see a old European car from the fifties and this one was very popular in France but also in much more Country in Europe, it was the time of small cars like the Citröen 2 CV and the Fiat Topolino and the Mini , all of these cars where sold very well, the next Generation of this Renault 4 CV was the Renault 4 and the Fiat 500. The Citroën 2 CV was produced until the 90 and for a long immense popular by Younger drivers ! All of these cars could with the right maintenance drive for a very long time and where cheap to drive. So great that this engine is running again and is a Miracle !!!! Nice video as always and thanks for sharing !

Great rescue! Maybe a carb from a lawn mower with the same ccs would work.

I really liked this episode! I like the weird stuff as well. That VW truck in the background looks awesome!

Gotta tell Ya , You and Dad are Freak'in Amazing !!!!! I love that you and Dad pick such a variety of off the wall vehicles to work on , It makes your videos so amazing and such FUN to watch , Keep up the GREAT WORK GUYS !! Can't wait to see it drive !! ! GOOD LUCK , DIRT HAWK YA'LL NORTH EAST MARYLAND !!!!!

She's a runner! That was very entertaining and we enjoyed seeing you bring her back to life. Bravo!

Hello from France 🇫🇷. First car from my dad, a "desert special" from Tunisia (French colony). He was so proud to own one. It's a surprising capable tiny automobile. Even if a 2cv was vastly superior in every metrics.

Excellent! Amazing recovery! Different unique cars are worth saving.

I bought one in 1972 when I was 13yrs old for 50 bucks . Had a blast bombing around my neighbors field. That 4cv got me started on wrenching on cars !

That one was a lot of fun, really cool to see odd European cars in amongst all the American ones. Given the weather here in the UK we don't see many barn finds that old, usually much "newer" cars are in much worse condition.

I was two years of age when that was parked up and it still is in better shape ! Excellent job guys .

Another unique car saved from the crusher! I love watching you & your dad work together, you make such a great team.

Please rescue this little car! Not a restoration, but a conservation of what is there. I can’t wait for more on this.

Cool, a classic collaboration to breathe new life in this classic Peugeot. The French tend to be tall, this car does them well like a Rabbit. Many similarities with VW . Well engineered. Bicycles, pepper grinders, Peugeot did it all well, with a french twist :) Tres Bon ! You and pop , unbeatable! Good on you 2. !

You are going to put 4 people in it! I think she will surprise you. Cute and unusual. So you don't want to keep it? Someone wants this and it will be fabulous with a lot of TLC. Fun video 👍

I had a 1965 Renualt Caravelle, it was such a fun car to drive.

Two good high school buddies and I bought one of these Renault 4CVs (in black) from a neighbor for $45 ($15 each) back about 1967. It was sitting in his side yard and hadn't run for a couple of years. We got it running fine but the ignition switch was sticky and we burned up the starter motor in the first couple of days. After that we had to push start it or park it on a hill. If we killed it at a stop light the other two guys would jump out and give it a push. It lasted the summer and I can't remember what finally killed it (probably teenage rambunctiousness). Thanks for the memories. I've never seen another one since then. I loved the suicide front doors.

Back in the 60s (I Iive in the UK ) my mate and I used to drive around in an old blue Dauphin, such a fun car and the suicide doors were just that in the front. It would roll badly on corners but somehow never came of the rails. Gd to see one running again. Well done and a fun project.

This is so flippin' AWESOME. These Renault model 4s of that vintage are so rare in this country

Very cool! Love seeing these rare old cars brought back to life. It’s amazing that something sitting around for so long, is still able to run again with a little time and effort.

I have never seen one of these cars before. I didn't even know Renault was selling cars in the US back then. Thanks for saving this one. This is a rare bird.

Yeah you were talking of how small it was but you actually can fit right inside ! Intelligently engineered 👍

I personally would love to see a full resto mod on this car. Break up grade new modern wheels and tires. Fix any rust issues and clear coat that patina to protect the body. Man i love this channel.

I did almost fall for it when you said you were going to give up, but so glad you didn't. Great video, enjoyed every minute like I do on all your videos.

My cousin drove a black 4cv for years until a truck hit the back side and demoed iy.She did not get hurt ,tough jittle car We rode up to the mountains in it. Four of us, 2 kids and 2 adults . Super fun car ,enjoy it.

You and your dad love an ultimate challenge. You've outdone yourselves this time !

At first glance I thought "Wow, that's an old VW Bug! But it did not look quite right! Keep on saving these old cars and things!

Good job in bringing that engine back to some sort of life. When I saw you trying to turn that engine without the heads on, I thought "No, don't do that". And what I was expecting to happen. It through me back to the 80s, when I was changing the head gasket on my 1972 Renault 12 and my dad decided to turn the engine, just to see, and lifted one of the sleeves. Like you, I decided to pack everything back and pray for the best. But as soon as the engine got warm enough, water found its way into the oil. And changing those paper seals is no fun, not only do you have to take the whole engine apart, top and bottom, is about 5/100th of a millimeter. It takes lots of time to choose the correct seal thickness for each one. That valve cover you have is not the original one (which was stamped steel), it is known as the "Record" valve cover and might well be worth more than the rest of the car if you manage to locate the top for it. And yes, those cars are really cool, when I was a kid in the 70's they were everywhere in France, but by the time I was able to drive, in the mid-80s, they had almost disappeared as they rusted almost as fast as a Jaguar. And usually in places where you won't see it before it's too late, like the B pillar that has the habit of rusting from the inside, so when you see the rust, it has already got through.

My father bought one of these in 1956. He was an Australian army TG mechanic. He was always so impressed with these Renaults, considering they were one of the cheapest cars you could buy back then.

I won’t be able to watch this until the kiddos fall asleep but dang i might just have to break my golden rule.

I too spotted this little gem on several of the older vidjeos, and asked about it in the comment section, no less than 4 times..., without any responses back from them! It kinda' looked like some type of Morris Minor, but now we know that it's a Renault! My family owned many Morris Minors, and I loved riding around in them! I never got a chance to drive one, but I did own and drove the heck out of a '70 VW Bug. Great vidjeo!

I could count the number of these I've seen in the US on both thumbs. Now I need to add another finger. South Carolina still coughs up traces of French influence now and then. There was a Peugeot dealer in Myrtle Beach when I was growing up and a good friend of mine had a 505 sedan that impressed me greatly. Here's hoping you bring this little 4CV back to usable condition and that you find the support you need for it in France and the US. Happy Fourth! Vive la France!

a little car like that would do most of what i need day to day, and looks cozy.

Good work, guys. In HS I had one of these; it was a sky blue color. It was good transportation--a 'daily driver'. It was a gas miser. Keep motoring.

Thank you so much for doing all the quirky stuff! It is really inspiring - not everything have to be expensive and shiny to make great fun.

What a neat little car. I love the creativity on fixing the carb issue. I wouldn't have thought about making a carb adapter to fit a more common carb on it. Great job getting the Renault to run again. That's some impressive work.

A friend of mine during high school back in '67, had an old SAAB 99, 2 stroke and an old Renault Caravelle, which finally rusted in half! We all drove the heck out of them until they died! Those were the days when people gave you a vehicle just to get rid of them!

My dad had a Renault Dauphine back in the early 60's. It was a fun and unique car...I hope you are able to drive it and enjoyed this video very much! Nice job!

Cool car! I just love it! One of my friends had one and raced with it! Not so rare here in Sweden! It was two for sale not long ago here in Sweden! You would probably be able to find spare parts here in Europe if u want!! Yet another great rescue!

Wow, that's a find!

@whistlingdiesel

2 күн бұрын

...a Honda Gold Wing B6 might fit into the engine bay. Just saying... 😁

One of the best will it runs I’ve seen!!

My dad had a few Renaults back in the day. I have fond memories of being driven around in his Renault 16.

I love all yalls content, I really enjoying seeing these come back to life

Bless you for getting this Renault to run. It needs to be restored.

I was expecting this one for a while! Thanks from France :)

Keep working on it, you can make it move and drive it just for fun.

So cool to see you working on a French car , the 4CV was the first car of my dad and it remains my dream hobby car. You must also try to found a Citroën 2CV , it is a funny one too

It has a really cool body style! It would be awesome to see it with a mechanical restoration

My father bought one of these Renaults to court my mother before I was born. The first night he got it, he drove my mother into the city for dinner at the most expensive restaurant in town. On the way back to where he was parked they could see smoke rising up from about 400 metres away. By the time they got there, the little car was totaled. My father had to take my mother back to her parent's house in a taxi and have the burned out wreck towed. No warranties back then, it was a very expensive night all round.

I owned one like that and drove it into my In-Laws Living Room and was watching T. V. when they came home from work. That little car was a whole lot more car than you will ever think.That Motor is one of the best Shaft and Cam Shaft car you will ever find. And yes,They were great race Cars on the half Mile Oval track in North Kansas Cities River Side Missouri's World rnoun Race Track of the times.

That! Was truly a a resurrection!! wow! As you say , seen one of those up the road in a field with an apple tree growing through the roof , tis amazingbyou rescued that true dinosaurfrom the fifties , so well done

Love it! You just show us is that all ICEs, though they show various design philosophies, have the same basic components and can be understood in context.

I would love to see that car restored. The design alone is magic.

It's amazing the vehicles y'all have got back running over the years. Keep up the good work

My Grand dad had a New 59 it was white, I learned to drive it. Very cool always enjoy watching you fellas.

I remember seeing those cars in Puerto Rico. A teacher of mine had one in a color that resembled pink.

Hello from Germany.Thank you for this Video.My Uncle had exact the same in the 70´s when i was a young guy.