Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

Peugeot

1935 – 1942 – Peugeot 402 Legere – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

April 6, 2026

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Introduced in the mid-1930s, the Peugeot 402 Légère represented a more compact and accessible interpretation of Peugeot’s aerodynamic ambitions. While retaining the visual identity of the larger Peugeot 402, it adapted the concept to a lighter and more economical format suited to a broader audience. Technical Details The 1935–1942 Peugeot 402 Légère was powered by […]

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1932 – Peugeot 301 – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

April 6, 2026

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Introduced at a time when European manufacturers were refining the transition from early automotive experimentation to more standardized production, the Peugeot 301 combined conventional engineering with a clear focus on reliability and everyday usability. It marked a step toward greater consistency in Peugeot’s model range during the early 1930s. Technical Details The 1932 Peugeot 301 […]

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1899 Peugeot Type 26 Double Phaeton – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

April 1, 2026

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At the very dawn of the automobile, the Peugeot Type 26 Double Phaeton illustrates how early manufacturers were still defining what a car should be. Built at a time when horse-drawn carriages remained the dominant reference point, it combined familiar carriage forms with emerging mechanical solutions. For Peugeot, it was part of a rapid series […]

Renault

1960 – Renault 4CV – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

March 26, 2026

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By 1960, the Renault 4CV was nearing the end of a production run that had already reshaped post-war mobility in France. What began as a compact, affordable car in the late 1940s had become a familiar presence across Europe. In its final years, the 4CV was no longer a novelty, but a proven and widely […]

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1965 – Renault Major – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

March 26, 2026

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In 1965, Renault’s naming strategy occasionally led to confusion, as “Major” referred not to a standalone model but to a higher-specification version within an existing range. The Renault Major designation was most closely associated with the Renault 8 Major, a refined variant of the standard R8. It reflected a broader trend of the mid-1960s: offering […]

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1901 – Renault Type D Phaeton – Exterior and Interior – Retro Classics Stuttgart 2016

March 26, 2026

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At the beginning of the 20th century, the automobile was still an experimental machine rather than an established product. The 1901 Renault Type D Phaeton reflects this early phase, when engineering solutions were not yet standardized and manufacturers like Renault were actively shaping what a car could be. It represents a moment when design, mechanics, […]