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Renault 4TL (Laban) — 1979

A small, slow, and simple car that became a best-seller, earning the nickname “Skrytbilen” in Sweden and now considered a cult classic. Here is a survivor that has been re-registered after many years of inactivity.

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"A functional cult classic that can be used as is or suitable for a so-called rolling restoration. It gives a good overall impression, though it’s patinated and touched up."

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"A functional cult classic that can be used as is or suitable for a so-called rolling restoration. It gives a good overall impression, though it’s patinated and touched up."

Description

The car has reportedly been used around the Norrköping area, and based on old newspapers found under the mats, it was likely put into storage in the early 1990s. In 2022, it was brought out, serviced, and passed inspection just in time for summer 2023. It was used last summer, but the owner (an old car mechanic and auto electrician) now wants to sell it due to changed plans. The car starts easily and runs well. It is in unrenovated original condition. It can be driven as it is but is also a good candidate for a rolling restoration. The rear inner fenders have been repaired for rust, and there are some small holes at the back and bottom, but nothing that failed the inspection. One front seat has been replaced with a newer model with different upholstery, the bumper is missing, but many parts and a workshop manual are included. See pictures. It’s a fun car that is relatively easy to improve as a hobby car, but also perfectly fine as it is. The odometer shows 106,800 km, which seems plausible given that it was off the road for nearly 30 years.

Technical data

  • Year
    1979/1979 
  • Registration date
    1979-01-01 
  • Mileage
    106809 km 
  • Kw / hp
    25 / 34 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Textile 
  • Colour
    Blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Nice to drive. Works fine.

  • Interior condition:

    Normal condition, passenger seat from a newer model with different upholstery.

  • Exterior condition:

    Normal condition with touch-ups and surface rust around the edges. Paint touch-ups are visible, see pictures.??

  • General condition:

    The body needs a restoration to be really nice. The engine bay and underside look good. The exterior has worn original paint but is perfectly okay as is. You’ll receive many cheerful comments and thumbs up in this car, which was a bestseller in the 1960s and 1970s and is now a rarity.

Facts about the model

Renault 4L (known as Renault Quatrelle in French) was introduced in 1961 as an alternative to the successful Citroen 2CV. Cheap, simple, and spacious, this was Renault’s first front-wheel-drive car and was produced in 8.5 million units until 1994, with the last years of production in Slovenia.

The model was successfully marketed in Sweden as an anti-car, lacking luxury but providing practical and affordable transportation. The advertising agency that launched it named it the “Bragging Car,” and it made a significant impact in Sweden. The peak sales year was 1968, with 4,500 cars sold, a substantial number at the time. The nickname “Skrytbilen” remains to this day, and the ad campaign was effective for 10 years, with the car selling well into the early 1980s in Sweden. Now, only a few survivors remain, so don’t miss this opportunity.??

Location and viewing Information

Location: Göteborg

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Michael Luft
+46 708-20 21 13
michael@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2024-06-13.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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