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Tag Archives: Renault Dauphine

Another EV Too Soon: The 1959 Henney Kilowatt

Posted on September 5, 2022 by MCG

Here’s another electric car that was “ahead of its time,” as some historians like to say. Around  50 years ahead of its time, it turns out. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Henney Kilowatt, Renault Dauphine

America’s Sweetheart: the Renault Dauphine?

Posted on May 24, 2022 by MCG

Strange but true: The charming but quirky Renault Dauphine was once one of the best-selling import cars in the United States. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Renault, Renault Dauphine

Video: Marketing the Renault Dauphine in America

Posted on July 19, 2018 by MCG

The Renault Dauphine was a big success worldwide, but not so much in the USA. Here’s the sales pitch to American car buyers.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Renault, Renault Dauphine

Video: Presenting the 1958 Renault Dauphine

Posted on December 5, 2015 by MCG

DauphineThis odd but charming little car from France was once one of the top-selling imported cars in the USA, second only to the Volkswagen Beetle. Check out the Renault Dauphine in this clever commercial spot from circa 1958.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Renault Dauphine

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