Rare Coachbuilt Renault 4CV Roadster by Legros Showcases Automotive Artistry at DFW Car & Toy Museum

The DFW Car & Toy Museum is currently displaying a rare 1950 Renault 4CV Roadster featuring custom coachwork by Belgian coachbuilder Legros, transforming what was originally France's first post-war economy car into a unique automotive artifact. Originally introduced in 1947, the Renault 4CV became the first French automobile to surpass one million units sold, but this particular example represents a significant departure from the mass-produced saloons typically associated with the model.

This Legros-bodied roadster features hand-formed steel body panels, dual side mirrors, a shortened windscreen, louvered deck lid, and elegant driving lamps, all finished in a rich blue paint that highlights its European design sensibility. The interior maintains a minimalist aesthetic with a two-spoke ivory steering wheel and a Jaeger instrument cluster containing a 120-km/h speedometer, coolant and oil temperature gauges, fuel level indicator, and battery charge meter. With just 38,000 kilometers (approximately 24,000 miles) on its five-digit odometer, the vehicle represents exceptional preservation.

Powering the roadster is a replacement 845cc Ventoux inline-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, maintaining the car's original character as an accessible and agile vehicle while adding unique coachbuilt elements. Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum, noted that this vehicle demonstrates how even humble automotive platforms can become rolling art when placed in skilled hands, creating a car that prompts visitors to stop and appreciate its distinctive qualities.

The Renault 4CV Roadster by Legros is now part of the Ron Sturgeon Collection at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, which houses over 200 cars alongside 3,000 toys and collectibles. The museum's new facility at 2550 McMillan Parkway in Fort Worth, Texas offers 150,000 square feet of exhibition space with free parking and admission. Visitors can find more information about the museum's collection and hours of operation by visiting https://dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.