RENAULT DAUPHINE (1956-1967)
Renault had already enjoyed success in the rear-engined saloon market prior to the Dauphine, with its 4CV predecessor of 1947 sharing the same layout. The Dauphine brought the concept more up to date, however, combining modern and attractive styling with a pleasing driving style.
Launched in 1956 and running for more than ten years, the Dauphine was a huge success for Renault, with well over two million sold. It was even a relatively popular import in Britain, at a time when foreign cars
