Renault Type D Series E 4 1/2HP 1901

Vintage and Prestige are Proud to offer this 1901 Renault Type D Series E Competition model For Sale. This 4 1/2hp Type D Renault is powered by a vertical, single-cylinder, water-cooled engine with atmospheric inlet and mechanical exhaust valves and features the traditional side-mounted radiators, so familiar on early Renault models.

It enjoys the benefit of a three forward speed gearbox and has a reverse gear, not presently fitted, but offered with the car. It is believed that the car was originally equipped with two rear seats which were removed by a previous owner, a chimney sweep, who used the car in his business. The current owner has now re-made the removable rear seats to the exact original design.

This early De Dion-engined Renault was supplied new in 1901 by Roadway Autocar Co Ltd of London, who were sole agents for Renault Frères and Mors cars and imported 12 Renaults that year.