What is an R4 Safari

[mike4gtl]

Never seen one beofre and i like it http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/188832408.htm?ca=18_s

 

[renault4mad]

Hi Mike,
They look cool, they have funny leather-ry type seats similar to the jogging...mostly found in blue but i have seen pictures of green and red ones...
google it..

you aint got a F6 breaking have you?

cheers
andrew

 

[Lobster]

Are they not a special edition based on a TL? Side rubbing strips, different seats with headrests and a few other bits and bobs I think?

 

[angel]

-The seats are fabric, not leather-like, and are way cool and comfortable.
-The door trims are also unique, having the usual R4 pattern but being a weird colour (something like metallic beige!)
-All chrome trim is black, and no hubcaps fitted
-Dashboard has the GTL's storage compartments either side of mirror, and also a useless (or what?) card and paper holder on the dashboard centre that had never been fitted on any other R4.
-Steering wheel is like the TL one but foamy, it came off an R5.
- "Renault 4 safari" badge

I have worked on two Safaris, both 1978 model year. One was in "L" trim without opening rear windows (but with sunroof) and 782cc engine (R1126), the other (that belongs to our member galaxian) in TL trim, with "special equipment" suspension and 845cc engine (R1123). So it appears that it was actually available in various "versions".

 

[renault4mad]

havnt the seats got leather front bolsters and leather cusion things for your back?

got a sales brochure in my collection..try and scan it this week

 

[mike4gtl]

I might make an offer as they sound quite quirky

 

[angel]

No they had soft plastic bolsters and headrests. All the rest was fabric, much like the early models (and Jogging) seats.

 

[renault4mad]

here is something i just found on tin ter net

 

[godlike]

Where can I get this seats for the roof?