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Renault Fregate

1951 – 1960 — France

The Renault Frégate was an executive saloon car manufactured by Renault from 1951 to 1960. The French automaker introduced estate variants named Renault Domaine and Renault Manoir in 1956 and 1958, respectively. This model was developed in the post-World War II era as Renault aimed to enhance its reputation and cater to the middle-class market during the anticipated economic recovery. Initially, Renault planned to have a rear-engined layout for the Frégate, similar to the 4CV model. However, the company shifted gears in 1949 and opted for an engine placement in front of the driver. The Frégate went through a prototype phase before entering production, and its design evolution led to the decision to