The 4cv featured a grille-like nose that was actually made up of six thin horizontal chrome strips that were meant to differentiate it from any similarity of the car's appearance compared to the German Volkswagen. The car is often described as a shrunken down version of the design of many of the late pre-war front-engined Detroit built passenger cars, which today are some of the most coveted vehicles from the period. Initially offered in just one body style, with just one color, and one engine spec officially referred to as the Normale. The car starving French public, nonetheless were thrilled with the economical little four-door sedan with a monocoque body shell with front suicide doors, built on a framed chassis and a floor, while measuring just under twelve feet long. The original Renault 4CV known as the model R1060, eventually came in several versions, including the original: R1060 Normale: Produced from 1947 to 1950, this was the standard version of the R1060. Next was the R1060 Luxe: Produced from 1948 to 1950, this was an optioned-up version of the R1060. R1060 Grand Luxe: Produced only in 1950 offered even more options than the original Luxe. The R1060 Luxe Découvrable: Produced from 1949 to 1950, this was the premium version of the R1060 with a factory convertible top. A small commercial version of the 4cv featuring no rear windows and back seat was produced starting in 1948. The R2070 Commerciale was based off the R1060 and was made between1948-1950, and replaced by Renault 4cv Based Specials Production Continues Early Ad and Logo
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