A matter of taste

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Old press releases can be very interesting to read. Like this one of the French press agency Infoplan, who handed out this photo with the text: “A Renault R16 transformed into a Sedan and of which a small few series will be made.” Of course this sedan was based on the Renault R16 that was introduced in 1964. Both cars were developed by Philippe Charbonneaux, who was responsible for styling at Renault. While we think the R16 was a truly advanced design, we have our doubts about this sedan. Doubts? It’s just plain ugly! So maybe its for the good that as far as we know this sedan never went further than the prototype status. It was exhibited with several other designs by Philippe Charbonneaux at the auto museum in Reims. Could it still be there? And have more sedans been made by Renault? Can you tell?
By the way, if you think the model in the fur coat looks familiar, you could be right. Her name is Brigitte Auber, a French actress who, among other roles, starred next to Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock's To Catch a Thief.

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