A Break is Tradition for Renault
By Doug Breithaupt |
Renault has a long history of producing family wagons or 'break' models
as they are often called in France. The work 'brake' most likely comes from
the English use of the term 'shooting break' for early wagons. Unlike many
American auto-makers, Renault has not abandoned the wagon in favor of four-wheeled
behemoths that pretend to embrace sport or utility. Perhaps the words sensible
and French are not as rare a combination as some would suggest.
Early Majorette models are often harder to find than their Matchbox or Husky/Corgi
counterparts. The Majorette Renault 16 shown here provides a classic
French look and represents one of the most popular Renault models of the
1960's. A trailer hook is ready for the caravan and an August holiday to
the southern beaches. My personal favorite is the Renault 12 Break by Buby
of Argentina. The casting is excellent and the colors are perfect. This
Break for the 1970's includes a roof-rack, opening tail-gate and the required
trailer-hook. Guisval of Spain did the Renault 21 Nevada Break of the 1980's.
Most Guisval models of this period were lathered with racing graphics, regardless
of the model. A more unlikely racing machine would be a challenge to find.
The doors open but the trailer-hook was not included. With Norev's lovely
new Renault Laguna Break, the trailer-hook is back! The rear hatch opens
and just look at those great chrome wheels. Can't you feel the sun of the
Côte d'Azur?
Renault 16 - Majorette
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Renault 21 Nevada Break - Guisval
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Renault 12 Break - Buby
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Renault Laguna Break - Norev
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