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cksmithy

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3. My parents bought a Renault Dauphine in 1965?, my freshman

Reply to Old Crank (Original post)

Fri Jun 20, 2025, 04:55 PM

Jun 20

high school year, I learned to drive on it and took my driver's license test using it. Great little car, very comfortable seats. I have only seen one or two as an adult. My parents were looking for a car with high miles per gallon. The VW bug seats were too hard, so they bought the Renault, whose seats were more comfortable than anything in our house at the time. Our Dauphine was great for Beboping around town.

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Man, just saw a car I need to have. [View all] Old Crank Jun 20 OP

not to rain on your parade but: Shellback Squid Jun 20 #1

Who cares. Old Crank Jun 20 #2

My parents bought a Renault Dauphine in 1965?, my freshman cksmithy Jun 20 #3

My uncle went through two Dauphines Oeditpus Rex Jul 10 #6

It is interesting that you mention Laguna Seca Raceway, I've been there several times, cksmithy Jul 10 #7

I lived in Salinas for my first 42 years Oeditpus Rex Jul 10 #8

Yes, I know the area, have even had dinner at Tarpey's back in 1970, wasn't very good. Hope the food is better now. cksmithy Jul 12 #9

Love it! MLAA Jun 20 #4

I like it. 👍 littlemissmartypants Jun 20 #5