Renault 4 CV R 1062 Red and Black 1956 - Monaco Police (Blister Pack)
Scale: 1/43rd
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This 1956 Renault 4CV R 1062 in the colours of the Monegasque Police is a remarkable piece for any die-cast car enthusiast. With its distinctive red and black livery, this faithful reproduction captures the spirit of an era when the Principality of Monaco was modernising its law enforcement with iconic French vehicles.
This miniature is far more than a scale model: it embodies a piece of French and Monegasque automotive history, reflecting the gradual adoption of the 4CV by official fleets across Europe in the 1950s.
Launched in 1947, the Renault 4CV transformed the French motoring landscape by offering a car within reach of the many. The 1956 R 1062 represented the culmination of this line, benefiting from technical refinements accumulated over nearly a decade of production. With its 747 cm³ four-cylinder engine producing 21 horsepower, this small saloon offered modest yet adequate performance for its time.
The 4CV stood out for its advanced design for the period: rear-mounted engine, unitary body and compact dimensions that made city driving easier. These qualities explain why many public bodies, including the Monegasque Police, chose this model for their official fleets.
With more than 1.1 million units produced until 1961, the 4CV left a lasting mark on French automotive history, paving the way for personal mobility to reach the masses in France and beyond.
In the mid-1950s, Renault was going through a period of profound transformation under the leadership of Pierre Lefaucheux. Nationalised since 1945, the diamond-badged marque was established as the spearhead of the French car industry, carried by the phenomenal success of the 4CV, which then accounted for nearly 40% of French production.
This period marks Renault's golden age, as the company developed its civilian business alongside contracts with public administrations. The Billancourt firm exported its models in large numbers, particularly to neighbouring European countries such as Monaco, laying the groundwork for its future international expansion.
The adoption of the 4CV by various European police forces testified to the model's recognised robustness and reliability, qualities essential for public service vehicles subjected to intensive use.
The Monegasque Police of the 1950s had a fascinating distinctive feature: its vehicles wore a distinctive red and black livery that contrasted with the colours traditionally adopted by European law enforcement. This colour scheme, inspired by the Principality's colours, gave Monaco's Renault 4CVs a unique visual identity on the Côte d'Azur.
These vehicles patrolled the narrow streets of Monaco-Ville and the famous Monte-Carlo circuit, notably during the early editions of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, which was taking off in the 1950s. The 4CV's compact size was perfectly suited to the Principality's topographical constraints.
One anecdote recalls that during the filming of "Plein Soleil" by Alain Delon in 1960, several Monegasque Police 4CVs were requisitioned for the film set, thus immortalising these vehicles in French film culture. The presence of these very distinctive police cars on the streets of the French Riviera left its mark on the collective imagination of the era.
Today, this red and black livery remains in the memory of collectors as one of the most elegant ever worn by a 4CV, symbolising the Monegasque art de vivre of the postwar Trente Glorieuses boom years.
This Renault 4CV Monegasque Police holds a prized place in the world of official vehicle miniatures. It fits seamlessly into thematic collections dedicated to law enforcement or to iconic French models of the 1950s. Its rarity and historical authenticity make it a particularly sought-after piece among enthusiasts.
To expand your collection, this miniature pairs well with other Renault models from the same era, including civilian versions of the 4CV or Renault 4CV variants. Fans of police vehicles will also find it an ideal addition to their series of law enforcement miniatures.
This reproduction appeals to discerning collectors as well as automotive history enthusiasts who wish to relive the atmosphere of the 1950s. Its quality of finish and historical authenticity make it a lasting collectible, perfect for a display case dedicated to French cars or 1950s automobiles. A must-have for anyone wishing to own a tangible fragment of Franco-Monegasque automotive history.
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14 November 2026
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13 November 2026
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12 November 2026
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The scale is the reduction ratio between the real car and the model. At 1:43 scale, for example, every centimetre of the model represents 43 centimetres of the real vehicle.
In practice, a 1:18 Ferrari model is about 25–30 cm long, while at 1:43 it measures roughly 10 cm.
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