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1955 Renault 4CV

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 3, 2013.

$8,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Renault 4CV
Generation
4CV (1947 to 1961)
Chassis
2244554
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 3 comparable sales, 45% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,638 to $47,438
Median$19,876
Sales behind it3Likely

From 3 sales of the Renault 4CV (1947 to 1961) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,638 and $47,438.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1.1L-Powered 1959 Renault 4CV 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2025$3,400
1950 Renault 4CV RoadsterBring a Trailer, Aug. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 14, 2026$19,876
1961 Renault 4CV Jolly by GhiaRM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026RM Sotheby'sJan. 23, 2026$75,000