GTP Cool Wall: 1956-1967 Renault Dauphine / Ondine

[Snikle]

Poll 1293: 1956-1967 Renault Dauphine / Ondine nominated by @Neddo

Body Style: 4-door saloon
Engine: 845 cc Ventoux I4s
Power: around 25 to 55 PS
Torque: 48-49 lb-ft
Weight: 650 kg
Transmission: push button 3 speed automatic, 3 and 4 speed manual
Drivetrain: RR
Country: France

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[Snikle]

It's a small commuter car from over 60 years ago, it's not fast or fun or nothing (Although it is light as hell). That said, it looks nice, rear-engine cars are always interesting, and it's French, so that's enough to get a "cool" from me.

 

[GranTurNismo]

The car that was so unreliable that it went from America’s best-selling imported car (it actually sold in surprisingly high numbers here) to forcing Renault to mail out a formal apology and refund its Dauphine buyers, effectively tarnishing the brand’s reputation badly enough that it abandoned the US market altogether. SU for those reasons.

 

[Volksauto]

I’ve always loved the Dauphine. Especially the Gordini.

 

[Adamgp]

These were terrible. SU

Ranked #9 on Car Talk's list of the Worst Cars of the Millennium, nominated by listeners and former owners. Some of the reasons given were quite hilarious, like "Truly unencumbered by the engineering process." & "A side impact by a bicycle totaled my Dauphine after only one year."

 

[MoLiEG]

Looks... interesting...

But Meh. It's not awful but it's not cool either.

 

[Snikle]

This thread is apparently mimicking the Dauphine itself. It's plucky and small and didn't last very long. Try and get some more votes in it before it dies completely and Renault pulls out of the U.S. market closes next Monday.

 

[Centroid]

The styling is a bit meh. The rear has a swing axle, so not good. Overall meh.

 

[ZGBox]

Aww, it's so cute!
Low cool for its looks

I’ve always loved the Dauphine. Especially the Gordini.
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Not going to lie, the Gordini looks kinda quirky, but great (for me, at least), I approve

 

[JohnBM01]

Kind of cute! It doesn't have any real personality or any kind of serious persona, but it sure looks pretty! I guess I'm in the middle here regarding this car. Meh is my call for this car.

 

[kikie]

Too late to the party but this is a cool car. I like cars from that era.

 

[MDDeGrande]

I’ve always loved the Dauphine. Especially the Gordini.
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Love those dual headlights