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Family Cars
The first one shows his Aunt in Singapore, together with other family members. If anyone could tell us the make of the car, we'd love to hear from you.
The second one shows whom we believe to be our donor's mother. According the Mano, Charlie's mother is leaning against is a Renault Dauphine.
Ipoh Remembered also shared the following about this particular car:
"Yes, a cute little car. 850 c. c., I think, was standard.
If anyone is wondering why the “face” isn’t marred by an air-intake grille: it’s because the engine was in the rear. You can see the intake vents built into the rear door-casings and wheel-wells.
Now I don’t recall exactly when Perak’s “AC” number-plates reached the 4000 mark, but the Dauphine was available in Malaya beginning in ’56. In Ipoh it was sold by Universal Cars.
And speaking of that number plate: behind it and under the front bumper is where the Dauphine’s spare tyre was stored.
Another remarkable thing about this car: it was one of the first mass-produced automobiles to come in bright colours. Its appearance was startling, and not only on Malayan roads. Before the mid-’50s, most cars had come from the manufacturer in dark, drab, dull colours only, but the Dauphine was adamantly colourful, inside as well as outside."