Renault R 8
(1962 - 1967)
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From 1962 onwards, the R8 was Renault's central piece to compete in the mid-size class. With a thousand-strong engine, it was intended to put paid to the Simca 1000 or the NSU Prinz 4. This historical test report from the magazine hobby from 1962, illustrated with many pictures from the time, describes what the French car was capable of and where it was less convincing.
The Renault Caravelle and R8 models had a lot to offer in the early sixties. The Caravelle coupé came with four disc brakes, while the R8 offered very good interior space and four doors in relation to its compact exterior dimensions. Both were also given a lively engine despite their small displacement. Of course, these two French cars were not immune to flaws either... The test drivers of the time took a closer look, as this report with the wording of the time and many historical illustrations shows.
The predominant car on the roads of Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the early 1960s was the Volkswagen Beetle. Over the years, the Wolfsburg-based company had perfected it and made it better and more reliable step by step. However, a circle of competitors formed around Wolfsburg that were superior to the Beetle in terms of comfort, space, driving performance and economy ... and still lost out in the local market. This report characterizes the generation of thousands using the examples of the Austin Mini Cooper, DKW F12, Fiat 850, Ford Anglia, Morris 1100, Opel Kadett, Panhard PL17, Renault R8 and Simca 1000. The article is illustrated with over 120 archive photos and over a dozen original sales brochures.
The Renault R8 was built from 1962 to 1973 as a relative of the 4 CV and Dauphine models. With its compact, no-frills body and advanced technology, it won over more than 1.3 million buyers. This report covers the Renault R8 Major, which was offered from 1964 with an enlarged engine and additional comfort. Many pictures, original brochures and sound samples show the compact French car from all its sides.
The Renault R8 Major appeared in 1964 as an improved version of the normal R8 and proved to be on a par with the VW Beetle. In the Hobby test, the small Renault impressed in almost all characteristics.
Current market prices for Renault R 8
4-Door Sedan, 39 PS, 956 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 85 PS, 1255 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 44 PS, 1108 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Renault R 8
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault R 8 Gordini 1966 Sold Aguttes Lyon Sale (June 20, 2015) |
R 8 Gordini | 1966 | Sold | Aguttes Lyon Sale (June 20, 2015) | |
| Renault R 8 1963 Not Sold Stanislas Machoir Automobiles Classic et Competition (April 24, 2016) |
R 8 | 1963 | Not Sold | Stanislas Machoir Automobiles Classic et Competition (April 24, 2016) | |
| Renault R 8 1964 Sold Coys Coys at Alexandra Palace (October 29, 2016) |
R 8 | 1964 | Sold | Coys Coys at Alexandra Palace (October 29, 2016) | |
| Renault R 8 1963 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
R 8 | 1963 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) | |
| Renault R 8 1964 Not Sold Coys The Spirit of Motoring (October 8, 2016) |
R 8 | 1964 | Not Sold | Coys The Spirit of Motoring (October 8, 2016) | |
| Renault R 8 1964 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
R 8 | 1964 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) | |
| Renault R 8 1965 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
R 8 | 1965 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) | |
| Renault R 8 1964 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
R 8 | 1964 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
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