GGFH Motto Renault 4CV Coupe for Louis Rosier was built by Swiss mechanic Hansruedi Hauri and Italian (Turin) coachbuilding company Rocco Motto. The body was very light and the car's weight was only 465kg. The car was powered by a tuned and bored 4CV engine with 904cc and 55 to 62HP. GFH is for the creator-names: G - Mr Granjean/Swiss race-driver - gives ideas for the planed sport-use, F - Mr Ferry/French motor-tuner ; H - Hansruedi Hauri/Renault-dealer in Biel/CH and creator of the idea. The carosserie comes from Motto/Italia. Monaco 1953.
In Monaco, 1953, a woman in a tailored suit stands beside the GGFH Motto Renault 4CV Coupe. Built for racer Louis Rosier, the car was a collaboration involving Swiss mechanic Hansruedi Hauri (H), French motor-tuner Mr. Ferry (F), and race-driver Mr. Granjean (G). The lightweight body, crafted by Italian coachbuilder Rocco Motto, brought the car's weight to only 465kg. Its tuned 904cc engine produced up to 62 horsepower. The coupe features wire-spoke wheels and a small, oval-shaped grille.
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