1966 Renault Dauphine Gordini

Highlights

• Comprehensively restored around 2018 using NOS body panels
• Renault 8 gearbox, modern radiator and modern fan installed
• Only approximately 1,000 miles covered since restoration
• Registered in the United Kingdom
• Comes with NOS spare points and rotor arm

The Appeal

Amédée Gordini turned Renault's rather austere Dauphine and reformed it into a very handsome little sports Sedan. This was already a car rightfully praised as one of the prettiest four-seaters on the market, and thanks to its compact proportions, could weave through Parisian streets beautifully - so boosting its horsepower and making it all the perkier was a guaranteed hit.

This 1966 example underwent a substantial restoration around 2018, during which NOS body panels were employed. The bodyshell is believed to be of Australian origin and was first registered in the UK in 2004. Since the rebuild, the car has covered only approximately 1,000 miles, around 600 of which have been added by the current owner since purchasing the car earlier this year. It has been resprayed in green, departing from its original red, though the original red and grey interior has been retained. It's certainly a very striking livery!

On the mechanical side, the restoration introduced a number of modifications, including a modern radiator and electric fan, a Renault 8 gearbox, and a manual choke in place of the original automatic unit. The engine is reported to start and run well, and the car has completed three round trips of over 100 miles this year with no issues. A deeply usable, sporty classic that's bound to turn heads.

Key Information

• Mileage: 40,017 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 845cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Limited paperwork available

The Detail

• Total restoration carried out around 2018 using NOS body panels
• Bodyshell believed to be of Australian origin, first registered in the UK in 2004
• Resprayed green from original red; original red/grey interior retained
• Lap strap seat belts fitted by the current owner
• Modern temperature gauge fitted, which can be reverted to original by reconnecting wires
• Paintwork presents well with a few minor chips and a minor scuff on the nearside front wing
• Underside is in good overall order
• Interior is in handsome condition with a minor repaired tear on the passenger seat
• All switches and gauges reported to work as normal
• Modified during restoration with a modern radiator and electric fan
• Fitted with a Renault 8 gearbox during restoration
• Manual choke replaces the original auto choke
• Fuel tank oil filler cap and custom rocker box fitted
• Engine reported to start and run well
• Oil and antifreeze changed in March 2026
• Completed three 100+ mile round trips this year
• Comes with NOS spare points and rotor arm

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