Convertible car in Paris in the '50s

[Phil_m1]

This is a photo taken in Paris in the 1950's. Found on Facebook. I was wondering what type of car it is. Since we don't see the front it's hard to say? Maybe a French car?

[alsancle]

I’m going to guess German. When I get to my computer I’ll try to forward it out.

[Casper Friederich]

3 hours ago, alsancle said:

I’m going to guess German.

In my opinion it's French, the placement of the licence plate. Not Citroën and definately not Peugeot as a chromed headlight is clearly visible. Perhaps a Renault or some of the smaller marques Still active in the late 30s?

[bryankazmer]

photo taken at Place St-Germain des Pres.

[Phil_m1]

4 hours ago, Casper Friederich said:

In my opinion it's French, the placement of the licence plate. Not Citroën and definately not Peugeot as a chromed headlight is clearly visible. Perhaps a Renault or some of the smaller marques Still active in the late 30s?

Thanks for the answer. That's what I first thought, a Renault convertible, Viva or Primaquatre. But I can't find a picture of the same rear.

[Phil_m1]

28 minutes ago, bryankazmer said:

photo taken at Place St-Germain des Pres.

Yes, "Aux deux magots"

[1939_Buick]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobile_manufacturers_of_France

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_automobile_manufacturers_of_Germany

 

Hotchkiss a possibility

Door with 3 hinges at the B pillar a little unusual.  Likely pre WW2

Edited September 2, 2022 by 1939_Buick (see edit history)

[dictator27]

I think it is a Renault.  All the mid 30's Renault decapotables that I can find have 3 door hinges.

[1939_Buick]

Getting close.  Looks about the same size (~small).  3 hinges on the B pillar.

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23262/lot/399/

Renault Monaquatre 1.5 litre cabriolet 1934 

 

And a good match

https://www.imcdb.org/v001191522.html

 

 

 

Tail lights on 3 different.  But often changed.

Edited September 3, 2022 by 1939_Buick (see edit history)

[Phil_m1]

On 9/3/2022 at 8:20 AM, 1939_Buick said:

Getting close.  Looks about the same size (~small).  3 hinges on the B pillar.

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23262/lot/399/

Renault Monaquatre 1.5 litre cabriolet 1934 

 

And a good match

https://www.imcdb.org/v001191522.html

 

 

 

Tail lights on 3 different.  But often changed.

Thanks much! Definitely the right model! Kudos!