Launched in 1961, the French model has been in production for over 30 years seducing more than 8 million cars. A success, that during the 50 candles, is celebrated with many events. Even in Italy. Sixties. The world is changing fast. In Italy the "economic miracle" gives way to recession, from mangiadischi out the notes of the Beatles and the TV world colors.
The women wear short skirts and defend the divorce, the men climb into the car and run on newborn highways. To subside with the first Sunday walk due to the oil crisis of 1973. Revolutions that the Renault 4, presented at the Paris Salon of 1961 and renamed by the French "Quadrelle" from the name of the luxury version "4L", is destined to take a leading role.
Attractive design, Spartan and economical. The "4" wins just motorists. The air nice and the presence of the four doors seduce women, attractive price and reliable employees. The convenience of the flat floor, low floor height and massing of the boot attracts artisans and laborers. The style cheerful and reduced power consumption of the small 4-cylinder attracts young people who wish to explore the world.
And to venture into improbable journeys on the sands of the desert or the mountains using fords of light, front-wheel drive (the first of Renault), its high ground clearance, the suspension structure. And the strength that brings out the tough competition from free, such as the Monte Carlo Rally and the Paris-Dakar raid, where unexpected in 1980 ended with 3rd place in "general".
A mix of uses that makes the R4 car indefinable, a little 'car, a little' station wagon, furgonetta work and forerunner of the compact SUV. Produced in 27 countries over 8 million units until 1994 and sold in over 100 countries, the "Four cans," as it is called in Spain, through free three decades of history while remaining itself.
And in keeping intact the charm that has seduced generations of young and old, celebrities and distinguished strangers. What has inspired filmmakers, writers and artists who have made the star of films, books or transformed into a work of art. A charm that after 50 years with Renault celebrates with fans from all over the world with an endless series of events began with participation in the Historic Monte Carlo Rally and the Retromobile exhibition.
It continued, keeping faith with its ever changing mood, with the accession to motorsports, raid, exhibitions in museums and film festivals in the catwalks, like Cannes. And with the International Meeting 4L, the international gathering that takes place in Thenay, France, July 15 to 17 where thousands of people are expected contenders for the coveted prize of the raffle, the Renault 4 Jean Ragnotti used the Monte Carlo Historic 2011.
A memorial is shared by Italy, where R4 has been honored with a special issue of L'Europeo, and honors the 150th anniversary of the peninsula with a "relay race" between the owners of the Renault 4, which started from Milan on May 7, it follows the "boot" by Foggia to climb up to the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian coast until they arrived at Asti on 11 June.
Saturday, May 7 will be held the first three stages of the relay: the starting point is the Renault subsidiary of Milan, Via Monte Abetone, 5 Baranzate (MI), 10.00 of the beginning of a parade of seven R4. Arrival and passing of the baton in Verona, on a Low Dealer Bendinelli Acquar 24, scheduled for 12:30, leaving at 13.30.
Arrival in Ferrara, Via Bologna 631 Dealer Franciosi, scheduled for 17.00. More on the way forward can be found at uficiale renault4. com and on the official site Facebook. com / renaultitalia. The event is organized in collaboration with the Renault 4 Historical Registry, an association that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beloved with a number of gatherings, from Novara on 15 May in the great feast of Figline Valdarno (FI) 3-5 June.
Event, that event, dubbed with the name used before release from Renault, Marie Chantal, to conceal the project to the prying ears of journalists looking for scoops and made famous by telegrams from all over the world reading "Marie Chantal and her children send our best wishes to the parents.
" A phrase that may reappear in future dispatches if the "R4 lobby" that is pushing for a return of the "Quadrelle" within Renault will win the day. Maybe with the help of the winning style competitions sponsored by the Historical Register for Renault and the Renault 4 design of the new millennium. 
The women wear short skirts and defend the divorce, the men climb into the car and run on newborn highways. To subside with the first Sunday walk due to the oil crisis of 1973. Revolutions that the Renault 4, presented at the Paris Salon of 1961 and renamed by the French "Quadrelle" from the name of the luxury version "4L", is destined to take a leading role.
Attractive design, Spartan and economical. The "4" wins just motorists. The air nice and the presence of the four doors seduce women, attractive price and reliable employees. The convenience of the flat floor, low floor height and massing of the boot attracts artisans and laborers. The style cheerful and reduced power consumption of the small 4-cylinder attracts young people who wish to explore the world.
And to venture into improbable journeys on the sands of the desert or the mountains using fords of light, front-wheel drive (the first of Renault), its high ground clearance, the suspension structure. And the strength that brings out the tough competition from free, such as the Monte Carlo Rally and the Paris-Dakar raid, where unexpected in 1980 ended with 3rd place in "general".
A mix of uses that makes the R4 car indefinable, a little 'car, a little' station wagon, furgonetta work and forerunner of the compact SUV. Produced in 27 countries over 8 million units until 1994 and sold in over 100 countries, the "Four cans," as it is called in Spain, through free three decades of history while remaining itself.
And in keeping intact the charm that has seduced generations of young and old, celebrities and distinguished strangers. What has inspired filmmakers, writers and artists who have made the star of films, books or transformed into a work of art. A charm that after 50 years with Renault celebrates with fans from all over the world with an endless series of events began with participation in the Historic Monte Carlo Rally and the Retromobile exhibition.
It continued, keeping faith with its ever changing mood, with the accession to motorsports, raid, exhibitions in museums and film festivals in the catwalks, like Cannes. And with the International Meeting 4L, the international gathering that takes place in Thenay, France, July 15 to 17 where thousands of people are expected contenders for the coveted prize of the raffle, the Renault 4 Jean Ragnotti used the Monte Carlo Historic 2011.
A memorial is shared by Italy, where R4 has been honored with a special issue of L'Europeo, and honors the 150th anniversary of the peninsula with a "relay race" between the owners of the Renault 4, which started from Milan on May 7, it follows the "boot" by Foggia to climb up to the Adriatic to the Tyrrhenian coast until they arrived at Asti on 11 June.
Saturday, May 7 will be held the first three stages of the relay: the starting point is the Renault subsidiary of Milan, Via Monte Abetone, 5 Baranzate (MI), 10.00 of the beginning of a parade of seven R4. Arrival and passing of the baton in Verona, on a Low Dealer Bendinelli Acquar 24, scheduled for 12:30, leaving at 13.30.
Arrival in Ferrara, Via Bologna 631 Dealer Franciosi, scheduled for 17.00. More on the way forward can be found at uficiale renault4. com and on the official site Facebook. com / renaultitalia. The event is organized in collaboration with the Renault 4 Historical Registry, an association that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beloved with a number of gatherings, from Novara on 15 May in the great feast of Figline Valdarno (FI) 3-5 June.
Event, that event, dubbed with the name used before release from Renault, Marie Chantal, to conceal the project to the prying ears of journalists looking for scoops and made famous by telegrams from all over the world reading "Marie Chantal and her children send our best wishes to the parents.
" A phrase that may reappear in future dispatches if the "R4 lobby" that is pushing for a return of the "Quadrelle" within Renault will win the day. Maybe with the help of the winning style competitions sponsored by the Historical Register for Renault and the Renault 4 design of the new millennium.
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