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Solved: GTE 719 - Renault 750 Special of Ron Eaton, 1958
« on: January 05, 2025, 02:29:54 PM »
Please identify this car for a point.

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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2025, 01:50:46 PM »
Open to Rookies and Experts.
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2025, 04:29:45 AM »
Italian?
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2025, 04:34:25 AM »
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2025, 03:20:39 AM »
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2025, 09:28:29 AM »
2CV based ?
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2025, 04:52:12 PM »
Renault 4CV !
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2025, 05:25:14 PM »
Renault is correct, but neither 2CV nor 4CV.
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2025, 06:53:00 PM »
Quote from: gte4289 on January 23, 2025, 05:25:14 PM
Renault is correct, but neither 2CV nor 4CV.
I should add a caveat. It is neither of these according to the source, but I think it's possible the source is mistaken and it's actually 4CV-based. With nothing else to go on, I'm sticking with what the source says for now.
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2025, 08:32:38 AM »
It is a right-hand drive with a rear that resembles the 4CV; may be in England or Australia
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2025, 11:53:12 PM »
Quote from: SACO on January 24, 2025, 08:32:38 AM
It is a right-hand drive with a rear that resembles the 4CV; may be in England or Australia
You've found another image of the car. :thumbsup:

The pilot in that photo was also the builder. Any idea who he was or which Renault model was claimed as the basis of his creation?
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2025, 07:17:05 AM »
Dauphine base ?
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2025, 01:44:46 PM »
Quote from: nicanary on January 25, 2025, 07:17:05 AM
Dauphine base ?
Yes, that's what's stated.
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2025, 12:16:24 PM »
I have this one as "R. C. Eaton's  Renault 750 Special, c.1958"
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Re: GTE 719
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2025, 12:20:59 PM »
Quote from: grobmotorix on January 27, 2025, 12:16:24 PM
I have this one as "R. C. Eaton's  Renault 750 Special, c.1958"
Nice photo!

Eaton's grandson describes it as an "850 special," but I think 750 (4CV) is more likely. The point is yours. :thumbsup:
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Re: Solved: GTE 719 - Renault 750 Special of Ron Eaton, 1958
« Reply #15 on: January 27, 2025, 01:10:45 PM »
I think we can safely say it's Australia.
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Re: Solved: GTE 719 - Renault 750 Special of Ron Eaton, 1958
« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2025, 01:11:18 PM »
Quote from: nicanary on January 27, 2025, 01:10:45 PM
I think we can safely say it's Australia.
Yes, Australia.
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