[Mr Tonka]

I think we have the answer. There are several possibilities as to how this Chrysler could have made it's way to Belgium.

Two off the top of my head… GM was exporting cars to Europe in that decade. Or the military could have brought over plain unmarked vehicles during the war.

My buddy was using plain jane 4Runners to use as a convoy when driving officers around Kabul Afghanistan. Could have been the same deal. They didn't bring those 4Runners back with them either.

[KingOfJericho]

Well folks, I think the game is over...

1934 Renault Monaquatre!!!!!




Here it is in convertible form. It's got the grille, the bumper, the suicide doors, and the hinged windshield:

[P1]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Well folks, I think the game is over...

1934 Renault Monaquarte!!!!!




Here it is in convertible form. It's got the grille, the bumper, the suicide doors, and the hinged windshield:

Wow, it also has a Belgian license plate!

[KingOfJericho]

I think it could be the Renault Celtaquatre. Hard to get a definitive answer based on images, alone.

[P1]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I think it could be the Renault Celtaquatre. Hard to get a definitive answer based on images, alone.

I think you might be spot on with your initial guess...

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by Dashman

I think you nailed it. The fold down winshield, suicide doors. Same hood style lines fenders and grill. Even the conv't top bunched up in the back there, looks the same. I think this is the OP's car.

[NormE91]

Geez, and people say all cars look alike today! Fun thread!

[MiddleAgedAl]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Well folks, I think the game is over...

1934 Renault Monaquatre!!!!!

That has my vote for correct answer. In addition to the details already mentioned, it also has those small lights/reflectors on the middle of the top of the front fenders; a small thing that is missing from all the other suggested answers.

[Mr Tonka]

Originally Posted by NormE91

Geez, and people say all cars look alike today! Fun thread!

Right!?! I wonder who copied who in this situation? Those cars are nearly identical. I can understand how the 1943 Chrysler and 1934 Buick look so much alike. I know that GM sold vehicles under different badges in Europe, i wonder if this is the case here. Of maybe they all just ripped each other off. haha

Nice find!

[KingOfJericho]

It has all of the key features of the OPs pictured car.

Vertical cutout in the front grille
Small lights atop the fenders
Horizontal side vents
Suicide doors
Folding windscreen
Identical wheels
Same bumper shape

[twin fed]

Originally Posted by Dashman

Distinct automotive styling in US really took hold in the 50s after the post war economic boom. That's when people wanted distinctly styled autos to set themselves off from their neighbors. Prior to that, cars were just utilitarian tools and makers really didn't place importance on styling or setting themselves up to be distinct.

So it makes sense that they all kind of looked alike and its all the same reason why this era cars are so much fun to identify.

I agree

[KingOfJericho]

I've always found it ponderous that they were thoughtful enough to use the assembly line for mass production efficiency but it never dawned on them to keep a model the same for more than a single year. Each year of 30s model Ford seems pretty distinct. Hell, even the Chevy Impala of the early 1960s changed every year. Very strange.

[Maestro]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

It has all of the key features of the OPs pictured car.

Vertical cutout in the front grille
Small lights atop the fenders
Horizontal side vents
Suicide doors
Folding windscreen
Identical wheels
Same bumper shape

and radiator cap with no ornament, (typical of a low end car)