Renault KZ Torpédo 1924

The 1924 KZ Torpédo is a car from the French manufacturer Renault and was among the brand's early models.

The term "Torpédo" refers to an open car with a light, sporty body. The Torpédo models had a simple construction with minimal body parts, resulting in a lightweight and dynamic vehicle.

In the 1920s, the cars featured relatively simple engines. Cars of the era often had a distinctive design with curved fenders and open wheel architecture. So did this car. The Renault KZ Torpédo offered an open driving experience, which was popular at the time. This type of car was suitable for short trips and recreational use. Cars of that era were produced on a small scale, this makes the Renault KZ Torpédo relatively rare. A collector of Pre-war cars’s bought this Renault KZ Torpédo from the first year of production 1924. This Renault Torpedo is authentic and everything still functions fine despite its age. The engine starts immediately and runs very smoothly, exceptional for a car from this period. The technique is “unique“ in its simplicity, an example of this is the oak floor.

What makes this Renault KZ Torpédo extra special is that there are high wheels mounted, these were optionally supplied in ” De Koloniën ” so that it could also be driven on more impassable roads. To get a good picture of the lot we recommend you come to the viewing day.