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FAQ: 1959 Renault Dauphine at DFW Car & Toy Museum
TL;DR
The 1959 Renault Dauphine's display at DFW Car & Toy Museum showcases a vehicle that gave Renault a competitive edge in the American market before iconic rivals like the Beetle.
The 1959 Renault Dauphine features a rear-mounted 845cc inline-four engine with a Solex carburetor producing 27 horsepower, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.
The Renault Dauphine provided affordable mobility and freedom to postwar families on both sides of the Atlantic, representing a quiet revolution in accessible transportation.
A 1959 Renault Dauphine with only 21,000 miles now displays its authentic vintage patina at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, inviting visitors to revisit automotive history.
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The 1959 Renault Dauphine is a French compact car with rear-mounted engine and stylish design that was France's contender for international roads. It's significant because it helped lay the groundwork for European imports in the U.S. before cars like the Beetle or Mini became popular, representing a quiet revolution in affordable mobility.
The 1959 Renault Dauphine is on display at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in North Fort Worth, Texas, located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137 (at Meacham and I35w), as part of the Ron Sturgeon Collection.
This 1959 Renault Dauphine has an 845cc inline-four engine with a Solex carburetor, factory-rated at 27 horsepower, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. It features a two-spoke steering wheel, Jaeger instrumentation with a 75-mph speedometer, and shows just 21,000 miles on its five-digit odometer.
Ron Sturgeon is the founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum and a dedicated car collector for over 30 years. He acquired this Dauphine for his collection, noting that 'The Dauphine may not have been a powerhouse, but it was Renault's passport to the American dream.'
In 1959 alone, more than 100,000 Americans purchased Renault Dauphines, demonstrating its significant popularity as an affordable European import in the postwar United States market.
The DFW Car & Toy Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission and parking are both free, and the museum is dog-friendly while encouraging visitors to take pictures.
The museum occupies a 150,000 square foot facility offering secure climate-controlled car storage and facilities for events including car clubs and board meetings. Visitors can find more information at the museum's website: dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
The well-worn cabin with cracking on the steering wheel rim and faded auxiliary gauges gives the dash an authentic vintage patina, while the low 21,000-mile odometer reading underscores the car's historical value and preservation.
The DFW Car and Toy Museum was formerly known as DFW Elite Toy Museum and was previously located in Haltom City, Texas. Its original website DFW Elite Toy Museum remains a resource for toy and car enthusiasts.
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