1960 Renault Dauphine walk around

[@shelliannemulka2610]

The jack handle also doubled as an engine crank,there was a slot in the rear bumper that it fit into the crank pulley. Worked quite well actually when the battery went dead ! I had a '57 Dauphine until 1985 or so, loved the agile handling and comfortable ride. Also had a '61 Simca Aronde , a '62 Citroen ID 19 and a '73 Renault R 12 .My brother had a '63 Simca 1000 and my sister had a '59 Dauphine. The French built the best riding small economy cars for many years in my estimation.

[@discerningmind]

Nice tour. Thank you. Radio and speakers are not OEM. What I find completely amazing about this car is that it is intact, and looking good. These cars rotted so badly that there are few examples remaining. Someone kept this garaged and away from sea salt and road salt. When you decided to sell it I urge you to seek a museum to buy it.

[@anthonykrusel349]

Bought a mint Dauphine in 1980 for $265. Had an "automatic" push-button transmission; which was really a manual trans actuated by solenoids to work the clutch/linkage/throttle. 56 true mpg with me only, dropping to 45 with 3 passengers! Made many trips from Gig Harbor to Seattle. Remember having difficulty finding tires for it at the time. Loved the car, though and this is a great vid. Thanks.

[@elitenomad]

Anthony Krusel Thanks for the comment and watching the video! My grandpa has an automatic dauphine that he takes to car shows, it's definitely an interesting setup!

[@misterspock590]

Agreed, the R10 produced 48-52 horsepower. I had many of them. Now, if you had an R8 Gordini engine... that baby put out a real 100 horsepower and a 5 speed box if I'm not mistaken. Its been a while. Your dauphine is really CLEAN!!! I have a 67 Caravelle R1133, a hardtop / convertible. Its a fun car. The last one I have seen on Long Island was like 25 years ago!! Keep em running!! :-)

[@elitenomad]

Yes sir, we have an engine that came with another car, the engine is cammed and has had some major work done. It thumps so bad it shakes the garage lol, with the amount of stuff done to it we are estimating about 130 to 150 hp.

[@oliverw3646]

sweet little car

[@claudiomarcio7825]

Essa marca francesa Renault delfini very good parabéns Brasil Renault very good é uma história muito bonita do alto automobilístico dos carros antigo os carros franceses assim como o dos americanos Chevrolet e Ford e outras marcas parabéns o mundo automobilístico

[@misterspock590]

Hi Cody, thanks for the reply!! :-) Be careful on using it. I'm pretty sure the regular 325 or 330 transaxle will explode with that much power.

[@elitenomad]

Right, we will see what happens lol, should be interesting!

[@derickthompson8669]

thank you for your help in trying to complete my 1959 here in California thank you and if anyone needs any parts for these get ahold of these guys 90 percent of what I need for mine they have much respect and is that an original generator?

[@OMENAKAKKU-iy7fj]

NICE ONE

[@trob1731]

I remember my dad sweating and swearing over the engine one summer back in the '60s. He got rid of it after a few weeks.

[@terry2xb]

Hi Cody. A nice car what u have really!I have drive 20 years ago a renault dauphine too.The engine whas a 850ccm Motor whit 38 HP and a 3 speed Transmission.The carborator whas a Solex and the Ignition from Ducelier France.The dynamo made in germany from the Bosch Factory.I had always a lot of problems whit the steel needles from the rear Drive.When i drive over a bad way then it whas always very loud u know what i mean?But this concept whas in the sixties Years very good and it made fun to drive whit this carSorry for my bad english....Ernie from germany

[@Barrouse]

I had a Dauphine in the 1960's. I remember one uncomplimentary comment was that the gearshift felt like stirring a abowl of pudding - true Also true unfortunately that not unlike the Corvair it could be dangerous to drive (in fact in Europe where they were very popular it was called "the widows car)". Radial tires on this car were a must and when a had new tires put on the car I, young , foolhardy and short of money had bias ply tires installed. That nearly cost me my life when trying to keep up with a Fiat on a curve in Spain. it still makes me shudder.

[@claudiomarcio7825]

Delfini very good very good do bonito o gordini Renault very good Renault parabéns abraço aí para todos

[@dthanggwashere]

I have the chance to get a 61 Dauphine for $400, but will need to be restored. Engine and trans are in, but needs oil and gas plus a new battery to get it to start. Everything on the outside is stripped off and in the car, since they were going to have it painted. Should I go for it for $400? If you could get back with me on how you had yours restored and what are steps to get it back on the road would be appreciated. Thanks, Drew.

[@elitenomad]

Drew Forret 400 bucks is a great price man, go to www.renaultdauphinerestorationshopusa.com we sell a bunch of parts for these car's, my grandpa has his contact information on some of these video's, he would be the guy to talk to.

[@radarriau]

Cool I want to do another video in the daylight outside or something I want to hear about the disc brakes does this one have four wheel disc brakes they came standard is that correct? My mom had a red one it had a country and city horn. how much I wanna buy it.

[@briansmith9698]

Cody Yost does it have switch and controls for the heat turn heat on and off? Can you show in a video how the heat turns on and off and the heat controls?

[@edrosiak]

AM radio, not AM/FM back then.

[@luckluck4621]

These tipe of motor it was put on:Renault 8,9,10,10 major,11,12,,18, dacia 1100(R8)Dacia 1300,1310,1410(R 12),Nova,Volvo 343.

[@theloniousratledge8835]

Non la Renault 14: montava il 1124-1219-1360cc di origine PSA inclinato all'indietro di 72°, montato su Peugeot 104, Citroen Visa, C15, Talbot Samba ecc.

[@luckluck4621]

you right

[@alpac2756]

The Renault r10 engine never made 70hp unlike the video said but just a bit over 50hp

[@elitenomad]

This one has been built to boost the horsepower rating.

[@XXISecolo]

The cameraman has Parkinson desease?

[@chakuman2]

solo ví 20 segundo s debido al pésimo camarógrafo