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1909 RENAULT AX
Registration No. LD 7367
Chassis No. 17528
Engine No. F133
For Restoration.
Engine: twin cylinder, monobloc, magneto ignition, mechanical valves, 6.9hp, 1,060cc; Gearbox: three speed and reverse; Brakes: two wheel drum plus transmission; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs all round. Right hand drive.
In 1902 Renault began to make their own four cylinder engines, and later single cylinders and twins, although De Dion units were also used until the end of 1903. Production had reached 2,100 cars per annum by 1905 and the factory area had grown from 80,000 sq.ft in 1902 to 298,000 sq.ft in 1905. In 1904 the radiator moved to behind the coal scuttle bonnet, and although it was a feature copied by many other manufacturers at the time, none of them retained it for as long as Renault, keeping this distinguishing feature until 1928.
1905 saw the introduction of the first of the 1,060cc twin cylinder models, the most famous being the AG and AX. These popular vehicles were the company's best sellers right up until the Great War in 1914 and were used widely as light commercial vehicles and taxi cabs all around the world. 1,100 taxis were ordered for London in 1907 alone, as well as 750 by the Companie Francaise de Fiacres Automobiles.
The most popular model of AX Renault was the two-seater runabout as on sale today. They offered Renault's quality engineering coupled with attractive body styling and lightweight design at a relatively modest price level.
This particular example is the epitome of a "barn find" and was last taxed for the road in 1928. Since this time it has remained in the same family ownership and it comes complete with an old style log book dating back to February 1951. The vehicle requires complete restoration but appears to be mostly complete and original. The engine turns on the handle and the car comes complete with its windscreen, chassis plate and hood frame.
Having remained in the same family for almost seventy years this very original and eminently restorable Renault should make a relatively straightforward and rewarding restoration project.
NO RESERVE
Registration No. LD 7367
Chassis No. 17528
Engine No. F133
For Restoration.
Engine: twin cylinder, monobloc, magneto ignition, mechanical valves, 6.9hp, 1,060cc; Gearbox: three speed and reverse; Brakes: two wheel drum plus transmission; Suspension: semi-elliptic leaf springs all round. Right hand drive.
In 1902 Renault began to make their own four cylinder engines, and later single cylinders and twins, although De Dion units were also used until the end of 1903. Production had reached 2,100 cars per annum by 1905 and the factory area had grown from 80,000 sq.ft in 1902 to 298,000 sq.ft in 1905. In 1904 the radiator moved to behind the coal scuttle bonnet, and although it was a feature copied by many other manufacturers at the time, none of them retained it for as long as Renault, keeping this distinguishing feature until 1928.
1905 saw the introduction of the first of the 1,060cc twin cylinder models, the most famous being the AG and AX. These popular vehicles were the company's best sellers right up until the Great War in 1914 and were used widely as light commercial vehicles and taxi cabs all around the world. 1,100 taxis were ordered for London in 1907 alone, as well as 750 by the Companie Francaise de Fiacres Automobiles.
The most popular model of AX Renault was the two-seater runabout as on sale today. They offered Renault's quality engineering coupled with attractive body styling and lightweight design at a relatively modest price level.
This particular example is the epitome of a "barn find" and was last taxed for the road in 1928. Since this time it has remained in the same family ownership and it comes complete with an old style log book dating back to February 1951. The vehicle requires complete restoration but appears to be mostly complete and original. The engine turns on the handle and the car comes complete with its windscreen, chassis plate and hood frame.
Having remained in the same family for almost seventy years this very original and eminently restorable Renault should make a relatively straightforward and rewarding restoration project.
NO RESERVE