Equipment
RHD. Varnished wood spoke wheels, 23 inch blackwall tires, wind wings, dual sidemounts, Phares Besnard electric lights, turn signals, Marchal taillights.
Condition
A comprehensive 1980's restoration for the Nethercutt Collection that still looks very fresh. Immaculate tan interior with ornately stitched door panels. Very good paint, nickel and wood tonneau trim. Chassis and suspension show some age and limited use. A magnificent, rare and powerful automobile.
Market commentary
Largely overlooked, the Renault 40CV is on a par with, and in many ways surpasses, the Silver Ghosts of the period. This one was sold at Gooding's Pebble Beach auction in 2010 for $374,000, then at RM's St. John's auction in 2014 for $264,000, this bid would seem to have been sufficient to part it from its owner. Even at a little more it is a powerful 140hp touring machine that will educate a whole new era of spectators to Renault's heritage.