If memory serves us right, this is the first time we’re posting a Renault 4—but we really like this one. The Renault 4 Parisienne is one of the rarest and most sought-after versions of the iconic R4. Produced in extremely limited numbers between 1963 and 1965, it was the result of a collaboration between Renault and the French magazine Elle, aimed at offering a more refined and fashionable option to urban drivers, particularly women. Characterized by its tartan or faux-wicker vinyl side panels, matching interior trim, and distinctive paint finishes, the Parisienne stood out as a stylish alternative to the utilitarian nature of the standard R4.

The Renault 4 itself was launched in October 1961 as Renault’s answer to the Citroën 2CV. It was the brand’s first front-wheel-drive family car and one of the first mass-produced hatchbacks in Europe. Versatile, simple, and affordable, it quickly became a symbol of practical mobility across all social classes. Over its production run, which spanned more than three decades until 1992 in France and even later in some markets, the R4 reached over 8 million units built and was assembled in more than 25 countries around the world. It served a wide range of roles—from family car to utility van, from postal service vehicle to rally participant—earning its reputation as the “blue jeans” of the automotive world for its adaptability and timeless appeal.

Within this long and successful history, the Parisienne represents a brief but memorable chapter, merging the practicality of the Renault 4 with a touch of Parisian elegance. Today, surviving examples are highly prized by collectors of French automotive design and enthusiasts who appreciate both the charm of the 1960s and the cultural resonance of the R4 legacy. Find it for sale at €25,000 (today $29,000) here in Perugia, Italy.