Renault
The Renault Corporation is a French automaker that has been able to maintain its status as one of the premier players in the automotive industry for well over one hundred years and counting. The story of Renault dates back to their earliest forays into research and development back in 1897, and the corporation was founded in earnest two years later by the partnership of the Renault brothers Louis, Marcel, and Ferdinand along with chums Julian Wyer and Thomas Evert. Louis Renault was the engineering mind among them, and it was he who had built the prototypes that solidified the plan to formally start the business.
Entering your company's cars in auto races was always a good way to gain some instant notoriety, so the Renault team participated on the European racing circuit and made a name for themselves virtually overnight. Renault gained traction, and they built on their successes and weathered two World Wars to continue on as one of the leading names in the automotive industry. They are still providing the world with top quality motor vehicles via their alliance with Nissan. Classic and collectible Renault models include the 181, the 4CV, the Caravelle, Dauphine, the Fuego, the Fregate, and others.
