1924 Renault 40CV Torpedo Tourer [Type NM]

1924 Renault 40CV [Type NM] in The Desert Song, Movie, 1953

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1924 Renault 40CV Torpedo Tourer [Type NM]

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

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Lateef ◊ 2021-09-20 09:57	Note that the chassis and fenders are from a much newer car (late 30s Cadillac/LaSalle by the looks of it) It's likely the original body was transferred to this new chassis in its final movie years giving it this odd, somewhat futuristic appearance. As with many of these old studio backlot cars, it's difficult to find any info on what became of it. See also: And possibly here for earliest appearance yet, in which it's a Landaulet (did it start life as one?):

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◊ 2021-09-20 09:57

Note that the chassis and fenders are from a much newer car (late 30s Cadillac/LaSalle by the looks of it)
It's likely the original body was transferred to this new chassis in its final movie years giving it this odd, somewhat futuristic appearance.
As with many of these old studio backlot cars, it's difficult to find any info on what became of it.
See also:

And possibly here for earliest appearance yet, in which it's a Landaulet (did it start life as one?):

1924 Renault 40CV Torpedo Tourer [Type NM]

1924 Renault 40CV [Type NM] in The Desert Song, Movie, 1953

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