Plein Air 1968-1970 In 1964, the French Army requested a new jeep-like vehicle. This new vehicle was a door-less and roofless version of the Renault 4F called the Sinpar 4x4 Torpedo. While the French Military ultimately chose another design by rival Citroen, Sinpar was quickly given a contract to build a front-wheel-drive version for Renault. Besides on their home soil, Plein Airs were also sold and delivered into Canada, Finland, Germany, Mexico, The Netherlands and The UK. Sinpar’s revised front wheel drive version first appeared on May 15, 1968 and called the Renault 4 Sinpar Torpedo Plein Air, the term ‘plein air’ translates to “open air” as its name suggests, while the front of the vehicle remains identical to the 4L, they lowered the windshield, cutting off the roof, removed the hatchback and the door openings were profoundly modifying the overall appearance of the car. Renault and Sinpar were attempting to ride the buggy craze of the era by marketing their new creation as a fun, beach car.
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