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Renault Type A Voiturette 1898

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In 1897, Louis Renault, at the age of 19, was working as technical draftsman at Delauney-Belleville. He was a passionate for mechanics and very much interested by the newly appearing automobile. He decided to build his own car in a small workshop he arranged at the back of the family property in Boulogne-Billancourt. When the car was completed, by Christmas 1898, he invited some friends for a first drive in Paris and they set, particular to climb the Rue Lepic near Montmartre. His friends were so impressed that they ordered a similar car for themselves. A few of them provided with down-payment and Louis Renault decided to create the Société Renault Frères and started small production of the Type A.

 

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On August 22st 1899 Louis Renault and his brother Marcel lined up the Type A alongside a staggering array of other machines for the start of the Paris-Trouville road race. They went on to collect first and second places in the Amateur Drivers' Cup classification.

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Specifications: Engine single cylinder De Dion 273 cc, 1,75 hp, air cooled with automatic admission valve. Propulsion by rear axle with 3-speed gearbox + reverse, Brakes on rear wheels and on propeller shaft. Top speed 32 kph. Dimensions: length 186 cm, width 110 cm, unladen weight 200 kg.

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