It was a very diverse company, not only making family cars, trucks and buses, but also winning the Monte Carlo rally with the 9.1-litre 40CV, and building aero engines.

Between the wars, Renault’s conservative model lineup allowed Citroen to overtake and become the largest car manufacturer in France, that was until Citroen’s first bankruptcy.

After the Second World War, Renault moved firmly into the mass market, and having endured another 80 years of worldwide turmoil, including its own CEO being assassinated, it's currently thriving.

To celebrate this, Renault will open a museum within the Flins factory in 2027, a place which has seen 18 million cars through the gates. We had a sneak peek at what will be featured in the 800-strong collection.