This '40s Renault truck was discovered last year in a scrapyard in France and since Motul is the official lubricant partner of the Goodwood Revival, it's getting a rebuild and will drive from Paris to Goodwood

 To celebrate the Vagabond’s new lease on life, it'll be making its way down from Paris to Goodwood to add to the historic ambiance of the event.

Every aspect of the truck was in dire need of attention from the seized engine and rusting bodywork to the long-perished rubber hoses and hydraulic components. Motul decided to purchase the vehicle and employed Loïc, Antoine and Fred to restore it.

the chassis metalwork alone took three months to complete. “As well as the meticulous cleaning, scouring and brushing work, we worked to bring back the steel the way it was manufactured at the time,” explained Fred. ‘This involved a huge amount of brushing by hand without damaging the quality of the steel. This was then hand-treated with an epoxy product to inhibit any further spread of rust. It’s the sort of work that needs to be done with love.”

The engine was also rebuilt and received new valve seats to cope with modern fuels. It was also bored out to help liberate a few more horses. To retain its historic feel, the old Renault truck’s patina and branding have been left untouched.

To celebrate the Vagabond’s new lease on life, it will be making its way down from Motul’s base in Paris to Goodwood to add to the historic ambiance of the event.

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