In the summer of 1961, Renault presented the R4 small car (together with the R3), an extremely practical and affordable four-seater with a front engine and drive. The rustic all-purpose car took a while to win over a larger fan base in this country, but then it was loved until production was discontinued. And beyond. Even in the movies. This driving report portrays a late model from 1984 and tells the story of the likeable Frenchman, supplemented with historical pictures, brochures and a sound sample.