Renault Colorale
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A big welcome to Aussiefrogs! It is always good to have overseas Froggers.
The Colorale model was sold in Australia, although in small numbers. I don't know of any that are running but there are definitely a few out there! We found one in Inverell, in New South Wales last Easter at our Renault 4CV Muster.
I expect a few others will see your post and reply.
Best wishes
The Colorale model was sold in Australia, although in small numbers. I don't know of any that are running but there are definitely a few out there! We found one in Inverell, in New South Wales last Easter at our Renault 4CV Muster.
I expect a few others will see your post and reply.
Best wishes
Excuse moi pour ma Francias, pas ce que ma femme c’est Bruxelloises Belge.
Your English is fine. My French is none existant therefore I should be the one to apologise to you. So you have nothing to be sorry about.
Recently discovered at Inverell Australia
Recently discovered at Inverell Australia
That looks like Pilbara Rouge!
Welcome Fred. There are 3 of these cars in Australia that I know of though none are current road registered. One has been carved up to use as a hotrod but I fear the worst for it. There is another in Armidale NSW that would be a good prospect for a complete restoration.
I have great hope for the car shown above having recently spoken with the new owner.
I have great hope for the car shown above having recently spoken with the new owner.
That one looks like it has jumped straight from the “Famous 85” Prairie sales brochure!
I’ve seen more than three pop up over the years (mostly the later OHV engine, than the 85), and there is a Pick-Up still around somewhere. But I do wonder what has happened to the R2093 I looked at for someone many years ago.
We like pictures
Never heard of a Renault Colorale before, but that name plus the word 'Prairie' gives me the eerie feeling that this fine robust, roomy and high vehicle could unintentionally represent the potential germ of the now ubiquitous Sports Utility Vehicle. I can definitely detect a resemblance. Could be a Koleos with rounded corners. Or any other similar vehicle.
Here's another thread from way back pertaining to this iconic little pearler..http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/renault-forum/132054-renault-prairie-colorale.html
Here's one for sale in SA..
Very intersting .
When I look picture I think is "pick up 85"
The rarest of Colorale .
I Know 3 in France and 1 in Bresil
Hi 
Interesting what pops up out of the woodwork, is it not What else is out there ??
I see there is a Wiki page on them, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Colorale
Perhaps our French friend, Fred=colo59, could put some more information on there for interested people.
Someone said these are like modern SUVs and indeed they were available with 4WD too which I never knew either. 4WD cars were very rare here in Aus in those days. Ex WW2 Jeeps and Landrovers would have been the complete offering where I lived, from my memory.
Jaahn
PS where is that original add posted??
Interesting what pops up out of the woodwork, is it not
What else is out there ??I see there is a Wiki page on them, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Colorale
Perhaps our French friend, Fred=colo59, could put some more information on there for interested people.
Someone said these are like modern SUVs and indeed they were available with 4WD too which I never knew either. 4WD cars were very rare here in Aus in those days. Ex WW2 Jeeps and Landrovers would have been the complete offering where I lived, from my memory.
Jaahn
PS where is that original add posted??
Hi
Interesting what pops up out of the woodwork, is it not
I see there is a Wiki page on them, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Colorale
Perhaps our French friend, Fred=colo59, could put some more information on there for interested people.
Someone said these are like modern SUVs and indeed they were available with 4WD too which I never knew either. 4WD cars were very rare here in Aus in those days. Ex WW2 Jeeps and Landrovers would have been the complete offering where I lived, from my memory.
Jaahn
PS where is that original add posted??
I also found this car advertised a few days ago and would have loved to have had a look at it but off overseas Sunday. Try https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/696442340869261/
David
Hi
Well David that answers my question; facebook under appliances ?? I guess that is close enough for those sort of people
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/696442340869261/
1953 Renault Colorale '85' pick up.
Selling on behalf of an elderly friend who is not able to complete the project. Describes it as, All there but needs restoration. Comes with another vehicle for spares, Message me for further information and contact details and you can speak to the owner direct. Located in the lower south east of South Australia.
So you get a spare too. Real value to a genuine interested looker.
Jaahn
Well David that answers my question; facebook under appliances ?? I guess that is close enough for those sort of people
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/696442340869261/
1953 Renault Colorale '85' pick up.
Selling on behalf of an elderly friend who is not able to complete the project. Describes it as, All there but needs restoration. Comes with another vehicle for spares, Message me for further information and contact details and you can speak to the owner direct. Located in the lower south east of South Australia.
So you get a spare too. Real value to a genuine interested looker.
Jaahn
Wow, Mount Gambier again. There was a good old Renault dealer there way back when - the late and very pleasant Laurie Fox. His son was trying to sell a couple of R8s last year.
Let's hope someone picks this up and loves it! Four others known....
Let's hope someone picks this up and loves it! Four others known....
Simon I reckon its about time you added a rare Renault to your collection. Its in your home state as well. Eeasypeezy.