Renault Torpedo Commercial | 1926

Renault Torpedo Commercial | 1926

Highlights:

– 2.1-litre 4-cylinder engine, petrol, 3-speed manual transmission with electric starter

– Removable rear bench seat, open Torpedo Commercial coachwork

– Restored in the early 1990s, with original components retained or carefully reconstructed

– Rear-wheel drum brakes, top speed of approximately 70 km/h

– Presented in blue with a black leather interior

The seller offers for sale this 1926 Renault Torpedo Commercial, powered by a 2.1-litre 4-cylinder engine, paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. Finished in a striking blue with black wings and a black leather interior, this Torpedo Commercial was restored in the early 1990s, a process during which original components were retained wherever possible or carefully reconstructed to preserve authenticity. The engine, bodywork and interior were brought back together at that time, and the car has remained in good order since. A distinctive feature of this Commercial-bodied example is its removable rear bench seat, which allows the open load area to be used for light cargo as well as passengers, together with an electric starter motor, a genuinely rare fitment for a car of this era.

Renault’s open Torpedo body style was among the most recognisable of the French marque’s offerings in the early 1920s, and a Commercial version was added to broaden the car’s appeal for light business use, service trades and municipal duties as well as private motoring. Combining an open touring body with a practical load-carrying rear section, the Torpedo Commercial offered genuine versatility at a time when specialised commercial vehicles were still relatively scarce.

Power comes from a 2.1-litre four-cylinder engine driving through a three-speed manual gearbox, with rear-wheel drum brakes and a top speed of around 70 km/h reflecting the pace of motoring in the mid-1920s. The car’s upright radiator, flowing wings and fold-flat windscreen are typical of the period, and its removable rear seating and cargo-friendly body continue to make it a versatile and characterful entry point into pre-war Renault motoring.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Gelderland province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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