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FAQ: Rare Coachbuilt Renault 4CV Roadster by Legros at DFW Car & Toy Museum
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The DFW Car & Toy Museum's rare 1950 Renault 4CV Roadster by Legros offers collectors a unique advantage with its bespoke coachwork and low 38,000-kilometer odometer reading.
This 1950 Renault 4CV Roadster features hand-formed steel body panels by Legros, a replacement 845cc engine with four-speed manual transaxle, and a minimalist Jaeger instrument cluster.
The museum preserves automotive history by showcasing this rare roadster, inspiring appreciation for craftsmanship and making cultural heritage accessible to all visitors.
A 1950 Renault 4CV transformed into a blue roadster by Belgian coachbuilder Legros demonstrates how humble cars can become rolling art with custom craftsmanship.
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The article features a rare 1950 Renault 4CV Roadster with custom coachwork by Belgian coachbuilder Legros, currently on display at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
While the Renault 4CV was a mass-produced economy car, this specific example features unique handcrafted coachwork by Legros, making it a rare and artistic transformation of a humble platform into a distinctive roadster.
The car features hand-formed steel body panels, dual side mirrors, a shortened windscreen, louvered deck lid, elegant driving lamps, and a rich blue paint finish, distinguishing it from standard 4CV models.
The interior includes a minimalist two-spoke ivory steering wheel and a Jaeger instrument cluster, while under the rear deck lid is a replacement 845cc Ventoux inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, with the odometer showing only 38,000 kilometers.
Ron Sturgeon is the founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum and a dedicated car collector for over 30 years. He describes this Legros-bodied 4CV as 'rolling art' that makes visitors stop and appreciate its uniqueness.
The car is on display as part of the Ron Sturgeon Collection at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137, with hours Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum is a 150,000 square foot facility in North Fort Worth featuring over 200 cars and 3,000 toys and collectibles, with free parking and admission, climate-controlled storage, event facilities, and dog-friendly policies.
While the standard Renault 4CV was a mass-produced economy saloon, this Legros-bodied version is a custom roadster with handcrafted features, offering a striking contrast to the utilitarian vehicles most people associate with the 4CV name.
Visitors should know the museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, offers free admission and parking, is dog-friendly, encourages photography, and has extensive collections beyond this specific Renault 4CV Roadster.
For more information, visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com or their previous website DFW Elite Toy Museum, which remains a resource for toy and car enthusiasts.
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