Renault Caravelle (1959–1968) — every.autos

Renault Caravelle — Wikimedia Commons

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Background

The Renault Caravelle is a sports car manufactured and marketed by Renault for model years 1958–1968 in a single generation — as a rear-engine, rear-drive, two/four-seater coupe or convertible designed by Pietro Frua of Carrozzeria Ghia, sharing its floorpan and engine with the Renault Dauphine.

Text adapted from “Renault Caravelle” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07

Specification

Produced: 117,000 units
Length: 4,265 mm

Still on UK roads

42

licensed vehicles · 2025

2014 ▲ 17% since 2014 2025

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Production years

1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968

Sources

Wikipedia ↗Wikidata ↗ WIKIDATA · DVLA

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