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00:06Today we are going on a nostalgic journey and we are taking a look at a legendary minibus that graced the streets and minibus lines of Türkiye from the 1960s to the 1980s.
00:17The vehicle that you all know but very few know its true story.
00:22Renault Goelette or popularly known as Camel Renault, Hatchet Nose and Pig Nose.
00:28Let's see how Renault Goelette's adventure in Türkiye began and how it became legendary. Let's get started.
00:37The Renault Goelette was a minibus model produced between 1945 and 1965 and was originally designed as a light commercial vehicle.
00:48However, it became so popular in Türkiye that it became a legendary minibus used in public transportation for many years.
00:55Now let's talk a little about the technical features.
00:59The engine options of the Renault Goelette were very striking.
01:03Initially it had a 2.1-litre petrol engine and a 2.7-litre diesel engine.
01:09Both engines were quite durable.
01:11This made it a preferred tool for a long time.
01:15And of course we must not forget that every Renault Goelette model is rear-wheel drive.
01:22This made the vehicle ideal for difficult roads and ramps.
01:27And when it comes to the design of the Goelette, it was a very high and wide vehicle compared to other minibuses of that period.
01:34This tall structure meant that getting into the vehicle was a little difficult.
01:37But the spacious travel opportunity it offered more than made up for this disadvantage.
01:43Now let's talk about the most interesting part of this vehicle.
01:46Nicknames
01:47Renault Goelette was so legendary that many different nicknames were given to him among the public.
01:54Especially minibus drivers and passengers in Türkiye have adopted the design of the front of these vehicles.
02:00But he also gave nicknames in a sarcastic way.
02:03The most famous of these was Camel Reno.
02:06Yes, this nickname became synonymous with the high structures of these minibuses on the Çankaya-Gültepe line of İzmir.
02:13Passengers called these tall vehicles Camel Reno.
02:16Because each ride was like climbing a camel.
02:20Another nickname is Balta Nose.
02:23Because the front of these vehicles protruded sharply, almost like an axe.
02:29It was even known as pig nose in districts of Istanbul such as Gazi Osman Paşa.
02:35Because the round headlights and prominent nose were described in this way among the public in a fun way.
02:42These were just some nicknames.
02:45Those who used the vehicles at that time made them very popular by giving them humorous names for the similarities between them.
02:53Nicknames played a big role in making Renault Goelet a symbol of that period.
03:00So how did this vehicle travel in Türkiye?
03:03Where was it used?
03:05What paths did he travel?
03:06Renault Goelet played an important role especially in big cities such as Istanbul and Izmir.
03:11These vehicles, which were frequently encountered on minibus lines running from Gazi Osman Paşa to Yıldız Tabya and Altın Tepsiye in Istanbul and from Üsküdar to Çengelköy, drew attention with their powerful engines that could climb hills.
03:27They became legendary over time because they worked on difficult routes such as the Gültepe slope.
03:32In Izmir, the Camel Renaults on the Çankaya-Gültepe line were very popular at that time.
03:37Although it was difficult to get on due to their high structure, the journey was quite comfortable thanks to the large interior volume they offered.
03:45Renault Goelet has become the backbone of public transport in these cities.
03:51It provided safe service in both urban and rural transportation, especially over long distances.
03:57These vehicles were also preferred at that time for their spare parts availability and durability.
04:02At the end of this legendary story, the production of Renault Goelet ended in 1965.
04:10So what happened afterward?
04:12What vehicle replaced it?
04:14The Renault Goelet was replaced by the Renault Super Goelet SG2, which is more modern and has a larger interior volume.
04:21This new model was produced from 1965 to 1982 and was particularly notable for its wider design and improved engine options.
04:31But he could never capture the legendary spirit of Goelet.
04:36Renault Goelet has taken its place among the unforgettable vehicles as a vehicle that left deep marks in the public transportation history of Türkiye.
04:44In a world that has become more modern over time, these legendary minibuses of that period still hold a nostalgic value.
04:51Remembering this vehicle and its story today allows us to take a journey back to those years.
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05:06You can also share your memories and stories about this vehicle with us in the comments section below.
05:15See you in new videos, goodbye.
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