Majorette restoration Renault 4L van from1975. Toy model cast.

The Renault 4L is a very popular delivery truck from the 1960s that has seen many renditions in the toy world. The Majorette company also made this model in different colours. Mine was lemon yellow with Renault's service description. I bought the car via an online auction. The owner(s) had played with it heavily. The paint was 80% worn and the front bumper on both sides was peeled off. I did all the restoration work and made the box. The box is based on the Majorette design, while the model on its cover is my restored car. I thank you for watching the video, I publish car restoration videos on Tuesdays and Saturdays. In the video you can include subtitles in your language with commentary on the activity - press the letter C on your keyboard or three dots on your mobile phone.

[@bubygorgocoleccionablesarg8368]

Doskonały wynik, bardzo profesjonalna robota, jak we wszystkich twoich uzupełnieniach, gratulacje!!

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias Amigo

[@RogerArceCR]

I had this model when I was I kid. I loved the headlights

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Roger

[@MacGivre]

Pareil j'adore la calandre et les feux avants, avec des led derrière ça pourrait donner un truc sympa.

[@ScreamingLordStokes]

Great stuff I had one of those in the 70s. This Renault van was quite unusual for Majorette as most of their models had opening doors or bonnet etc but this didn't. Majorette made some wonderful models back then much better than the made in China rubbish of today.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@PerfectRestore]

The craftsmanship with which this restoration was done is truly impressive.

[@r3b3ld3_one]

In Spain, these toy cars were given away with some Siro brand cookies, I perfectly remember opening the box with more desire for the car than for the cookies hahaha

[@PaulRestorer]

Cool

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

Stare dobre Majorettes z ich legendarnym, drucianym zawieszeniem 😃 Po raz kolejny świetna robota. Naprawa przedniego zderzaka jest genialna 👍🏼 (Zawsze podziwiam twój kunszt. Nie odważyłbym się na tak delikatne wiercenie. 😆👍🏼) Paul, jestem zachwycony, wyraźnie oba kciuki w górę ode mnie za to 👍🏼👍🏼 Dzięki za udostępnienie 🙏🏼 Miłego tygodnia dla Ciebie i Twojej rodziny, bądźcie cali i zdrowi. Tak trzymaj, przyjacielu 😉 Pozdrowienia od szalonego Paula z Morza Północnego. 😎👍🏼🇵🇱✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠 The good old Majorettes with their, legendary, wire hoop suspension 😃 Excellent work once again. The repair of the front bumper is ingenious 👍🏼 (I always admire your craftsmanship. I wouldn't dare to do such delicate drilling work. 😆👍🏼) Paul, I'm thrilled, clearly both thumbs up from me for this 👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks a lot for sharing 🙏🏼 Have a great week to you and your family and stay safe and sound. Keep up the good work, mate 😉 Greetings from die-cast crazy Paul on the North Sea shore. 😎👍🏼🇵🇱✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠 Die guten alten Majorettes mit ihrer, legendären, Drahtbügelfederung 😃 Wiedermal eine exzellente Arbeit. Die Reparatur der vorderen Stoßstange ist genial 👍🏼 (Ich bewundere immer wieder deine handwerklichen Fähigkeiten. Ich würde mich nicht trauen, solch filigrane Bohrarbeiten durchzuführen. 😆👍🏼) Paul, ich bin begeistert, von mir ganz klar beide Daumen hoch dafür 👍🏼👍🏼 Vielen Dank fürs teilen 🙏🏼 Dir und Deiner Familie noch eine schöne Woche und bleibt gesund und munter. Mach weiter so, mein Freund 😉 Gruß vom Die-cast-verrückten Paul an der Nordsee. 😎👍🏼🇵🇱✌🏼🇩🇪👍🏼🤠

[@PaulRestorer]

Vielen Dank Paul

[@ArmouryTerrain]

I am impressed with the way you remade the broken flaps with the superglue/powder method. Another old treasure restored.

[@PaulRestorer]

Yhank you very much

[@juancarlosgarcia736]

Fantástico trabajo Paúl,mi padre tuvo un R4 F4 como ese en blanco y me trae muy buenos recuerdos e inolvidables. Gracias Por llevarme al pasado

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias

[@youtellme18]

Another amazing restoration, those old vans had so much character, I doubt the modern ones will be as fondly remembered

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@jamesmarshalla8565]

As a kid from the 1980’s Majorette has made some really cool cars and trucks! Great job Paul, reminding me of my past!!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell1692]

A wonderful restoration by a true artist

[@marcroulleau9510]

Nice one ! But, this color was for the postal version, the Renault service was black, white and yellow. I like it anyway, as usual great work ! Thanks

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@leximatic]

I like Majorette of this period the most, better than any other. The three-star-wheels run great and had the best suspension. The models were common cars, no fantasy, i liked that as a kid, it's cool, that you restore them so much.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Great work as always. Full watch . Your finish is awesome. SOOO KOOOOOLLLLLL . Mike

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Mike

[@bogdankarwat3152]

Blisko 40 lat temu mieliśmy z bratem takiego. Super wspomnienie.

[@PaulRestorer]

To prawda

[@samadkins843]

you did a great job restoring the Renault van.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Sam

[@ananndavinci]

Excellent Restore Brother.... Cheers🍻 Last Sunday I met a guy who replicate & rebuild these vintage scale models in resin with 3D printer. Saw couple of his builds too...But somehow the feel of metal diecast was not there, though he did add metal weights, it was too neat a job. Anyway the old school hand built charm & the addiction to restore, was missing. 😌 🙏

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@LaziLowcollectables]

Fantastic Paul ,I like the decals you went for ,I have done mine in Posta Italiene, white and yellow. Looks good ,well done

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Laz

[@MrHankulley]

A ce jour, c'est la meilleure restauration de petite voiture qu'il m'ait été donné de voir. En bonus, le secret des suspensions Majorette (que j'adorais petit) enfin révélé. Beau travail !

[@PaulRestorer]

Merci beaucoup

[@martindaredare]

Very smart restoration Paul,excellent repair on the front bumper, all the best Martin

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Martin

[@sebastianobeltrami8742]

in Italy in the 80s it was still widespread....great restoration Paul

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@brianartillery]

Lovely job! I had one of these, but with French Post Office (P.T.T.: Postes, Télégraphes, et Téléphones) decals. Majorette were very popular in the UK in the 1970's/80's - they made loads of really nice models, and of cars of the type that your dad might drive. These Renault vans were a common sight on British roads - some are still going. Lovely restoration of a classic model. Thank you. 👍👍👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@MKminiaturecarremodelingStudio]

I've owned several solid models before. I was very nostalgic to watched it this time. Old Renault cars are unique and I love them very much. Best Regards.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@chrissharp5073]

An iconic French vehicle full of Gallic charm. Great restoration Paul and a superb finish.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Chris

[@BluesRunnerJFQ]

uff, jaki piękny model i jaka piękna renowacja!, gratulacje!! 👏👏👏

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias Amigo

[@60bui]

Ciao Paul, sempre meglio, ormai ho esaurito i complimenti, non saprei dirti di più che BRAVO!!! 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Grazie mille

[@FantomeBelphegor]

Belle restauration de la mythique 4L fourgonette! J'en ai vu beaucoup dans les villes et les campagnes, surtout pour La Poste: Elles sont restées dans le souvenir de beaucoup! Je possède des miniatures de cette voiture, en "Majorette" aussi. Merci pour le souvenir d'enfance! 👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Merci beaucoup

[@BlackCat-nv5sf]

That’s a beautiful restoration Paul great work. I would like one of these in full size - they are good looking van.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@paulwilson2118]

Perfection from start to finish, great model to work with thank you for video, Paul☘☘

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Paul

[@gerardosuarez3549]

Exelente quedó el Renault 4 felicitaciones de su buen desempeño saludos desde COLOMBIA

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias

[@MASI_forging]

Outstanding work. I think you have a collection of restored products 😃😃

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@raymondhall8629]

Wow paul, I always love your work love the way you make your missing or broken parts ❤😉

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Raymond

[@lotharrenz4621]

aw, nice. ^^ the service renault fleet is growing. :) too bad Majorette never made the sedan. my dad used to drive Renault 4 up to early 80's. His last model was a 1975 model year, with the new flat black plastic grille, but still with the small front blinkers. then he parked the car against the rear end of a mercedes, and they had to swicth tho the late engine hood with the large blinkers with parking lights in them... ah, the memories. I had two of these models, one red, and one the yellow telecom france model. I must have repainted the yellow one a dozen times... XD

[@PaulRestorer]

very interesting memories

[@Locos-del-oeste]

Wow que lindo Renault 4 😍👏👏👏 muy buen trabajo mi amigo Paul saludos cordiales 👋😊

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias Walter

[@DiecastFan]

i had this model when i was a child....always had a fasination for the french car brands and Majorette as a diecast brand....wow,beautiful memories,need another one to my collection :)

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@nordicson2835]

Wow , a lot of work and it paid off , looks great . Much respect.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@naznomad635]

As a kid (a long time ago, trust me) I loved the Majorette cars. I still have one. the 249 Moto Neige Snowmobile

[@PaulRestorer]

Cool

[@jamescasey1696]

I love this resto! It reminded me of being about 20 and told to drive one to a customer It was my first at left hand drive and it was like driving a jelly! 😊😂

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much James

[@markrigg7038]

Better than new , nice box as well Paul great job 👍👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Mark

[@LittleRestorers]

Very cool Paul. This one reminds me of the ones used by the Post. They were a darker yellow and blue 👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@geryc.6602]

Une seconde vie pour cette charmante petite voiture Majorette, vidéo très sympathique, bravo et merci beaucoup ! 💜

[@PaulRestorer]

merci beaucoup

[@carodiy5651]

Piękna renowacja starego samochodziku😊 pozdrawiam serdecznie i życzę miłego dnia oczywiście łapę w górę 😊

[@PaulRestorer]

Dziękuję serdecznie

[@luispuntriano8327]

Coincidence!!! I have the same Renault with a little scratches. I hope i can restore some day. Congratulations Paul!!! You did -as usual- a remarkable work. Best rgds. Luis Puntriano III Callao - Perú 🇵🇪 Tuesday June 6th. 2023. 01:27 Hrs.

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias Luis . Saludos desde Krakow Polonia

[@luispuntriano8327]

@@PaulRestorer ¡Cracovia!!! ¡Linda ciudad, Paul!!! ¡Un fuerte abrazo para Ti!!! 🤗

[@enricoorsettopavan9892]

Il furgoncino della Renault ❤️💪💪💪 lo sogno sempre... Ha il Suo Fascino 🤩 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grazie

[@PaulRestorer]

Grazie mille Enrico

[@patrycjalewandowska839]

Mega super robota ,jak z fabryki👍👍akurat mam takiego 4F wlasnie w stanie jak przed restauracją, git Mistrzu

[@PaulRestorer]

Dziękuję serdecznie

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice restoration ,details and paint job!!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Joe

[@septiccalling8341]

Lovely job 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻 Really good repair on the bumper too.......

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Great restore on that little model Paul...

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Brian

[@SoMoDiecast]

Excellent restoration Paul!

[@PirataDesign]

Un altro splendido restauro.... Da piccolo ho avuto questo modellino, ma il mio era colorato diversamente... Chissà che fine ha fatto

[@nickfensome8855]

I actually had one of those majorette Renault 4 vans when I was a kid but was red French fire service one I think your one probably dates from the mid 80's as my was brought in 1980 when I was remember I well as local newsagent started selling them then great little project there paul

[@PaulRestorer]

Cool, Thank you very much

[@estebanrodriguez5814]

Really for me this is art, this particular model touches my heart because I knew how to have it when I was a child, a classic of the brand! Greetings from Uruguay 🔵⚪

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@CitroenGS]

Great work! I have the red one of the firemen, very played with, with me since the late 70s...

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Great work as always . SOOO KOOOOOLLLLLL . Mike .

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Mike

[@KLOSTER777]

Majorette was the best french car manufacturer ever ...

[@PaulRestorer]

Cool

[@CB3ROB-CyberBunker]

it's actually made of better metal than the actual thing itself :P

[@PaulRestorer]

Cool

[@mariannelebris1424]

Ah the good old 4L. During the Sixties, the French roads were afloat with Citroën 2CV, 4CV, of course DS, and the Renault 4L. My sister and I played at counting each model passing on our own side, and we got 2 points for every car NOT these models 😊

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much. Super fun

[@MarvinHartmann452]

Oh I had a toy like this, a post truck but instead of a Renault 4, it was a Citroën 2cv. The same color. It was the first toy ever that came from "western" countries. My uncle gave it to me brand new from a travel he made. The only other places to buy these were the "intershop" which were too expensive for my parents. They had matchbox but I don't remember seeing majorette there.

[@PaulRestorer]

Cool

[@user-lh8dv6yo2o]

Как всегда , классная работа. Сново будет радовать "людской глаз" "миленькая " машинка. Благодарность за интересные решения и идеи. Детали из смолы , ещё дополнительно армирую проволкой от скрепок. Удачи с интересными находками, расширения коллекции. Вам здоровья, добра и мира. С уважением.

[@PaulRestorer]

Большое спасибо. Я также желаю вам всего наилучшего

[@billforrest4205]

Very nice👍 I had that model back in the day (showing my age! 😉)

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Bill

[@user-zv6ns2ki3u]

Super taf cool restorasion top😊

[@luismiguelsuarezbarrios2057]

¡¡¡Bien hecho, Paul y excelente restauración!!! 👏👏👏

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias

[@user-vv6md6tw7r]

Добрая работа, красиво сделано. Модель редкая.

[@PaulRestorer]

большое спасибо

[@ouestminiatures5212]

Bonjour Paul Superbe restoration sur la 4l renault 👍👍👍👍 J'ai quelques modèles qui devrait être restorer 👍

[@PaulRestorer]

merci beaucoup

[@davidloftus8621]

Nice 1 Paul looks lovely

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much David

[@mackinecustoms]

Great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@julianr.7186]

Beautiful model!! I had the Citroen one from Majorette. Perhaps this one could have had the grille logo and front license painted in chrome? Awesome job!!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@damiantobiaszapater2376]

Gran trabajo Sr Paul. Muy bueno el Renault 4F. Si tendré muchos coches de miniaturas para reparar y por eso me gusta ver tus trabajos. Saludos desde Uruguay!!!

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias

[@damiantobiaszapater2376]

@@PaulRestorer De Nada!!! 😊😊😎😎😎😎

[@ognjansimonovic9403]

Ih

[@sebastianlinardi]

Muy bueno! Quedo hermosa la camionetita! Voy a mirar otras restauraciones de tu canal. Gracias por el video. Slds

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias

[@victorserra8124]

Beautiful model! awesome job!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Victor

[@Stef-dq5bj]

Tout simplement magnifique merci

[@PaulRestorer]

Merci beaucoup

[@pascald8020]

Belle restauration de cette petite renault 4l .bravo. 👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Merci beaucoup Pascal

[@routier7621]

Salut super merci c'est la voiture de mon enfance 👍👍👍👍👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Merci beaucoup

[@bridgetmurray1163]

Beautifully restored! ❤

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@jerrybailey5797]

Great looking Renault L4 van restoration Paul 👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much Jerry

[@carrestore]

Beautiful restoration

[@dankamosna2870]

Kolesa bez podvozku cistil ultrazvukom, a v dalsej video sekvenci ich demontovaval z podvozku 😮🤔😏 inak pekna praca 👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Děkuji mnohokrát

[@stevenimperio9709]

You got all the tools man, great job!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@dubovyk7775]

Great model! I love these cars, especially Moskvich-2715. The only thing is that the license plates still needed to be painted :)

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@diecastculture7066]

Looks fantastic 👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@johnc.fonseca8961]

Great work

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank You very much

[@PUHsVist]

Как меня успокаивают эти ролики, спасибо.

[@PaulRestorer]

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[@gabrieldelanne5482]

Bom dia Paul. Aqui no Brasil são 09.42 , um detalhe que ficou faltando no modelo foi você ter pintado os faróis de amarelo como nos faróis Hella. Mas parabéns, ficou muito bonito o trabalho.

[@PaulRestorer]

Bom dia, não pintei esses faróis, apenas os atualizei em um líquido para regeneração do plástico, essa massa no original era tão amarela

[@zlatkotorbarina10]

It is nice to see good old boot.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@victorhugocarrizo1511]

desde Catamarca Argentina. exelente restauracion. muy bonita la furgoneta R.4 y poco comun lo que la hace mas linda todavia. 😃👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Muchas gracias

[@stevecann3394]

Another excellent job.I bought and restored one of these some time ago, paintwork was in exactly the same state. Is someone out there half-preparing them for us?!?

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much, this paint is simply applied without a primer en masse and that's how it comes off

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Dobra robota

[@PaulRestorer]

Dziękuję serdecznie

[@moedasmais]

Muito bom meu amigo Paul, ficou ótimo!

[@PaulRestorer]

Muito obrigado

[@user-zv6ns2ki3u]

Super les boîte 😊

[@gokceralp]

I used to have one of these Matchbox R5, mine was grey (naked metal color) and rims were different.

[@PaulRestorer]

Cool

[@georgejones3526]

Interesting how the headlights are part of the window mold.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@killerdinamo08]

Cool, an actual restoration 😃!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@casiopeelinda3747]

Toutes mon enfance ce véhicule j en et fait des parcours avec cet 4l fourgonnette j en avait plusieurs 4l Avec les coccinelles les r5 les ds break les combi wolwagen Taulé ou avec vitre le camion essence et la jaguar long nez et une Chrysler les années majorette année 70 mes années bonheur Belles restauration du véhicule Tu as pris des risques quand tu as coupé la tige qui tient les roues c est très difficile a faire tenir après tu as le coup de main ça ce voit bravo

[@PaulRestorer]

Merci beaucoup, les souvenirs sont fantastiques

[@lucnico1610]

Dommage pour sigle Renault, c était LA POSTE , voiture qui sillonait les campagnes françaises ...mais sinon belle restauration

[@PaulRestorer]

Merci beaucoup

[@te-cto]

Super 👍 👍👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@1eurodiecastgarage728]

Great job!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@ENDDAYZDIECASTema]

That's what I like about die-cast, you can bring them back better than before.

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@mandfredsattler829]

sehr gut Restauriert👍

[@PaulRestorer]

Vielen Dank

[@Collectorholic]

Awesome!

[@PaulRestorer]

Thank you very much

[@valborchardt3596]

Thank you Paul