With its unique appearance, the Renault Goélette is now a sought-after item among collectors, often fetching high prices in the market.
A Renault Goélette bus (left) at a bus station in Hue in 1996. This model was launched in 1947 in France, initially designed for transporting goods for the military. They appeared in Southern Vietnam during the 1960s, primarily serving passenger and freight transport. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
Colorfully painted, this Renault Goélette bus with license plate 75H-06-51 operates on the Hue – Da Nang route. Most Renault Goélette buses in Vietnam are from the 1400 version (1.4 tons), introduced in 1956. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
Various goods piled on the roof of the Renault Goélette with license plate 75H-05-51 in Hue. The vehicle has a wheelbase of 4,540 cm, a width of 1,920 cm, and a height of 2,250 cm, with an engine capacity of 2,383 cc, using diesel or gasoline depending on the version. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
Looking seemingly “overloaded”, the vintage bus with license plate 75H-07-43 is preparing to leave, Hue. After the country was reunified, Renault Goélette continued to be used in Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Central Southern Vietnam. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
Loading goods onto the roof of the Renault Goélette with license plate 76H-05-47 in Da Nang. This bus operates on the Da Nang – Quang Ngai route. This model remained in operation until the late 1990s, gradually disappearing due to age and being replaced by newer vehicles. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
Renault Goélette with license plate 75H-15-47 running on the Da Nang – Hoi An route. Due to its unique appearance, the Renault Goélette is now a collector’s item sought after and sold for high prices in the market. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
Renault Goélette with license plate 43K-27-03 running on the Da Nang – Vinh Dien route. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
A Renault Goélette parked next to larger PAZ and Desoto buses in Da Nang. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
Renault Goélette with license plate 54H-32-97 operating in Chợ Lớn, Ho Chi Minh City in 1996. (Photo: Kiến Thức)
