Renault 4CV PIE Police de la Prefecture de Paris 1955 Reserved Parking Fridge Magnet
Renault 4CV PIE Police de la Prefecture de Paris 1955 Aluminum Parking Fridge Magnet
Being the first French modern car after the war, the 4CV appeared as a Police car in 1955. At the time, except for the Citroen Traction Avant and mostly driven by detectives, the police did not a park of police cars, and depended mostly on trucks and bicycles. As soon as 1952, the Parisian police director, Mr. Gobin selected the 4CV for his new fleet of police cars. The Parisian coachbuilder Currus, already known for its Citroen HY van the “panier a Salade”, designed the unfamous vehicle. Modifications to the production version included cutaway door windows, for easy access and body signage, as well as enabling the use of firearms when required, suppression of the B pillar and a tuned and more powerful engine to facilitate the pursuit of fleeing criminals. Additional equipment included a short-wave radio and flashing lights, and the 'PP' (Prefecture of Police) 4CVs were painted in distinctive black and white livery, hence their nickname 'pie' (magpie). Following successful tests of the prototype, the first batch of 16 4CVs was delivered in March 1955. Compact, manoeuvrable and fast, the modified 4CVs proved to be the ideal vehicles for policing the crowded roads of the French capital. Soon after, Renault treated the police department to lift the car’s warranty following the B pillar’s modification. The remaining 60 4CVs had standard bodies delivered and conserved the B pillar. Because of this, all the original police cars were later crushed… almost all but 2 or 3! The first one was send to New York for an official presentation in 1959. NYPD was looking for a small and agile little car, capable of squeezing through traffic. The car was equipped with a siren and a red light on top of the roof. The car received a great success from he officials and was sent all the way to San Francisco for further presentation. The 4CV was left behind as a souvenir, but as today no trace of it could be find. The second was found in a private collection in Germany. After an intensive research it appeared that the guy bought 2 4CV to the Boulogne-Billancourt movie studios. The cars were bought directly from the Parisian police department and are featured in several movies as “Porte des Lillas” or “the Pink Panther”. As today, it is the only original Renault 4CV Pie that has survived.
Perfect for all car enthusiasts that want to show their passion for their Renault 4CV PIE Police de la Prefecture de Paris 1955. Make room on the fridge and make it clear: Your Renault 4CV PIE Police de la Prefecture de Paris 1955 deserves a reserved parking spot in the middle of the other magnets. The magnet is 2” x 3” (77 x 51 mm) and is quality made of .045” Aluminum that will not fade or break. It has rounded corner and a 1/2 inch square magnet in the back. Stick it to anything you'll like, on your fridge, workbench, toolbox, or man cave board. The colors are brights, vibrants and contrast beautifully. For any car guy, this is the ideal gift to add style and show their pride, even in the middle of the kitchen.
Available in: One color style only
- Made of 0.045” (1.14 mm) Durable Aluminum Material
- Size 3" x 2" (76.2 mm x 50.8 mm)
- Water-resistant & easy to clean
- 1” backer magnet for adhesion
This product is made in the USA
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