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Model Car Renault TIPO X from 1907 - RIO
Echelle: 1/43ème
Boitier en plexi fissuré à 2 endroits
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Discover this superb Renault Type X from 1907 produced by RIO, a miniature that transports us to the glorious early days of French automobiles. This faithful reproduction captures the very essence of this pioneering car that marked the history of Renault and the nascent automobile industry.
Dressed in its vintage green livery, this miniature perfectly embodies the elegance and technical innovation that characterized the early creations of Louis Renault. A true testament to early 20th-century automotive art, aimed at passionate collectors of automotive history.
Miniature Features
- Model: Type X
- Brand: Renault
- Year: 1907
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: Green
- Manufacturer: RIO
- Protective case included: Yes
The Renault Type X: Pioneer of Modern Automobiles
The Renault Type X was born in 1907, during a pivotal time when automobiles transitioned from mere curiosities to viable means of transport. Louis Renault, drawing from the experience gained with his earlier models, conceived this car as a perfect synthesis of technical innovation and practical usability.
Equipped with a 1.1-liter single-cylinder engine producing about 8 horsepower, the Type X showcased remarkable performance for its time. Its drive-shaft transmission, a revolutionary innovation patented by Louis Renault, effectively replaced the traditional chains used by competitors. This touring car was also distinguished by its elegant body and meticulous finishing, reflecting the quality ambition of the nascent diamond brand.
The commercial success of the Type X significantly contributed to establishing Renault's reputation in the French and European automobile markets, paving the way for the brand's future developments.
Renault in 1907: The Audacity of a Pioneer
In 1907, Renault was experiencing remarkable expansion driven by the three Renault brothers. Founded in 1898 in a modest garage in Billancourt, the company was already establishing itself as one of France's most innovative automobile manufacturers. Louis Renault, the technical genius of the family, was obtaining numerous patents and innovations, including his famous “direct drive” which revolutionized automobile transmission.
This era marked Renault's entry into the industrial age with the construction of the first modern factory in Billancourt. The brand diversified its production, offering vehicles for all uses: touring cars like the Type X, utility vehicles, and even automobile carriages for Parisian transport. The victories in car racing, notably Ferenc Szisz’s win at the first Grand Prix of the Automobile Club of France in 1906 in a Renault AK, greatly enhanced the brand's image.
The year 1907 perfectly symbolizes this rise: Renault was already producing over 3,000 vehicles per year and was establishing itself as a key player in this nascent industry that would transform 20th-century society.
An Era of Challenges and Adventures
The year 1907 will remain etched in automotive history as that of the Peking-Paris Raid, one of the most extraordinary mechanical adventures of all time. This epic race of 16,000 kilometers, organized by the newspaper Le Matin, featured automobiles of different nationalities engaged in a journey that crossed Asia and Europe. Although Renault did not participate directly in this event, it energized the entire French automotive industry.
That same year, French roads welcomed more and more of these
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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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The smaller the second number, the larger the model car (e.g. 1/18 is larger than 1/43).
Does the model car come with protection?
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