By 1950, France’s automotive market, consisted primarily of large ,expensive, hand-bodied, pre-war designs and affordable, massproduced ,economy models. However, what many consumers wanted was France’s first post-war sports car, though no established constructor wanted to make the sizeable investment to build it. So, what started with a few established builders looking to fill a niche, eventually spread to countless individuals trying to become France’s next marque. While other manufacturers cars were also used in these transformations, the Renault 4cv was best suited for a rebody. Renault even offered some of their established customers a ‘punt’. This was a complete chassis with all mechanicals and floors but no body. For those interested in building a racer, Renault’s competition department, would not only provide the major components, they also assisted in the design, and on at least one occasion did the actual preparations . Renault even went as far as giving a number of these creations unique factory model numbers, and even displayed one on their stand at the Paris Motor Show as if they built it. As time went on, it became clear, that while Renault was supportive of this movement, they were not interested in buying any one design, and putting it into production. While in most cases, this would have been detrimental to the movement, but here it actually fanned the flame. Not only in France, but all over Europe, USA, and dozens of other countries Renault 4cv Based Specials Race Is On Vernet and Pairard Record Breaker at L'autodrome de Montlhéry Pierre Ferry at Le Mans in 1950 Bosvin-Michel Specials first race
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