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
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America’s Sweetheart: the Renault Dauphine?
Strange but true: The charming but quirky Renault Dauphine was once one of the best-selling import cars in the United States. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the Renault Dauphine in America
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
Video: Presenting the 1958 Renault Dauphine
This 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