Lord K's Garage #160: Renault, 1930s

Between the two World Wars, Renault (responsible for the first mass-produced light tank) remained an important car & truck manufacturer.

Their designs weren't revolutionary but I can't call them "ultra-conservative. " Some luxury models boasted  eye-striking bodywork, like the one we see below, the engines were constantly improved, and extensive use of aluminium in the upper-class segment is noteworthy. Let's take a look.

1932 Renault Nervastella. Coachwork inspired by Salvador Dali. By Austin7nut, on Flickr

1933 Renault Monaquatre by gueguette80, on Flickr

1934 Renault Primaquatre Ad (Spain) via aldenjewell, on Flickr

1934 Renault Monaquatre Ad (Spain) via aldenjewell, on Flickr

1934 Renault Monaquatre 8CV by Zappadong, on Flickr

1935 Renault Nervasport Berline via aldenjewell, on Flickr

1935 Renault Viva Grand Sport by Antsphoto, on Flickr

1936 Renault Celtaquatre by Davidutchy @ Flickr

1937 Renault Nerva Grand Sport by gueguette80, on Flickr

1938/39 Renault Primaquatre Cabriolet by Zappadong, on Flickr

1938 Renault Viva Grand Sport (UK ad) via IFHP97, on Flickr

1939 Renault Juvaquatre by Davidutchy @ Flickr

Headline photo: 1939 Renault Primaquatre RDS Sport by gueguette80, on Flickr