Model Car Beige Renault Estafette from 1962 - 1/24th scale (broken roof)
1/24th scale
The price of this vehicle is reduced because there is a break in the roof (see photo).
The cardboard on the back of the blister is missing.
The vehicle was disassembled because there was a part that was moving around inside; it is the plastic part (rod) that is in the last photo (I don't know what it is)
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This beige 1962 Renault Estafette , 1:24 scale, represents one of the most iconic commercial vehicles in French motoring. This model car faithfully captures the distinctive lines of this revolutionary commercial vehicle that marked the 1960s.
An authentic collector's item, this detailed reproduction is a testament to French ingenuity in commercial vehicles and is a must-have for any vintage car enthusiast.
## Thumbnail Features- Model: Renault Estafette
- Brand: Renault
- Year: 1962
- Scale: 1/24th
- Color: Beige
- Protective case included: Yes
The Renault Estafette was born in 1959 in the Billancourt design office, designed to meet the growing needs of French craftsmen and tradespeople. This compact van revolutionized the light utility segment with its avant-garde architecture: rear engine, rear-wheel drive, and a completely flat floor.
The vehicle stands out for its exceptional versatility and optimized loading capacity. With its hinged rear doors and sliding side door, the Estafette greatly facilitates handling operations. Its distinctive line, with its short front and high body, quickly becomes recognizable on French roads.
Commercial success was immediate: from the very first years, the Estafette established itself as the benchmark for utility vehicles in France, appealing to both professionals and large families thanks to its passenger versions.
## Renault in the 1960sIn 1962, Renault underwent a period of intense creative renewal under the leadership of Pierre Dreyfus. The diamond-shaped brand boldly diversified its range, simultaneously developing family sedans like the R8 and innovative utility vehicles like the Estafette.
This era marked the height of French automotive ingenuity . Renault, still a state-owned enterprise, invested heavily in research and development, creating vehicles with original technical solutions. The Estafette perfectly embodies this philosophy: an 845 cc Cléon-Fonte rear engine, independent front suspension, and a modular design allowing for multiple variations.
The brand then experienced remarkable international expansion , exporting its models to North Africa, South America and even Eastern Europe, making Régie Renault a respected global automotive player.
One of the most entertaining anecdotes concerning the Renault Estafette dates back to the events of May 1968. During the general strikes that paralyzed France, many Estafettes were requisitioned by Parisian students to transport propaganda material and food to the occupied universities.
Ironically, these vehicles, produced by the state-owned Renault company, became unwitting accomplices in the protests . Protesters particularly appreciated the Estafette's cargo capacity and its relative discretion compared to larger trucks. Some were even transformed into veritable "mobile command posts" with loudspeakers and sound equipment.
This unexpected use paradoxically contributed to further popularizing the Estafette among the general public. Television images showing these beige vans crisscrossing Paris during the events permanently anchored the vehicle in the French collective imagination as a symbol of freedom and autonomy.
Later, many artists and craftsmen of the counter-culture adopted the Estafette, seeing it as a practical and non-conformist vehicle, far from the bourgeois sedans of the time.
This 1962 Renault Estafette naturally finds its place in a collection dedicated to Renault vehicles or French light commercial vehicles . It blends perfectly with other icons of the brand such as the Renault 4CV or the legendary Renault 4L .
Collectors with a passion for the 1960s will particularly appreciate this model car, which is the perfect addition to a collection themed around this vibrant automotive decade. It blends harmoniously with the French cars of the era.
At 1/24th scale, this Estafette fits perfectly with other model cars of the same scale , allowing the creation of coherent dioramas evoking the commercial effervescence of the Trente Glorieuses. Fans of advertising vehicles will also find it a perfect basis for imagining the many commercial variations that this emblematic model has known.
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How to understand the scales of miniatures?
Scale indicates the reduction ratio between the real car and the miniature. For example, at 1:43 scale, each centimeter on the miniature corresponds to 43 centimeters on the real vehicle.
Concretely, a 1/18 scale Ferrari model is approximately 25-30 cm long, while in 1/43 scale it measures approximately 10 cm.
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