Highlights - Complete, coherent, unmodified example
- Excellent base for a full restoration
- Attractive 1920s torpedo body style
- Very accessible entry price
- Ideal for workshops or enthusiasts looking for a rewarding project
Restoration project – Complete car – Solid base but major work required
This 1926 Renault NN Torpedo Commerciale, chassis no. 224845, is a complete and coherent example that underwent an older partial restoration, but now requires a full rebuild.
A solid and attractive base for a pre‑war restoration project.
Key Features
- Year: 1926
- Model: Renault NN Torpedo Commerciale
- Chassis no : 224845
- Engine: 951cc inline‑four – 15 HP
- Mileage: 23,948 km (indicated)
- Registration: None
- Expert valuation: €5,000 (Classic Expert – 2024)
Condition :
Bodywork
- Older partial restoration
- Corrosion present, including perforating rust (floor, windshield frame, underbody)
- Wood structure original, some floorboards need replacement
- Paintwork older, acceptable but non‑original
- Soft‑top missing
Interior
- Leather seats in good condition but need cleaning and treatment
- Original door panels cracked and aged
- Removable rear bench in good condition
- Dashboard and steering wheel original and complete
Mechanical
- Engine complete but not running
- Major service required: ignition, fuel system, cooling
- 3‑speed gearbox in good visual condition
- Drum brakes front/rear – need overhaul
- Electrical system and lighting need full refurbishment
Wheels
- Steel wheels in good condition
- Michelin tyres, 0% wear
Perfect for
- Restoration specialists
- Collectors seeking a pre‑war project
- Workshops looking for a complete base
- Historical events and vintage rallies (after restoration)