When you rent with Cartis, you can choose from a selection of exceptional vintage cars, all designed by the greatest minds of the automobile world. Each of our classic models reflects the expertise of the 1950s and 60s, a period wherein both passion for design and performance vied to be the best. Each model is utterly unique, unlike any other, standing out both for its aesthetics and for its feel when driving. So, step aboard and experience the inimitable scent of the luxury leather interior and the pleasant roar of the engine.
Upon purchase, we work to restore or repair each newly acquired model, calling in renowned experts in classic car maintenance. These skilled workers opt to repair rather than replace original parts, wherever possible, in order to preserve the original patina that constitutes the soul and history of Cartis vehicles. Our goal is to optimise the overall reliability of each car and improve our carbon footprint, all while preserving its original condition. For instance, we choose to replace the existing ignition system with an electronic version in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions. By renting a car from the Cartis collection, you can experience the automotive art of the 1950s and 60s all while respecting the environment.
With the emergence of new trends in art, music, writing, and visual and automotive design, the post-WWII period known in France as the “Thirty Glorious Years” saw a great surge in creativity. The models of the Cartis collection were an integral part of the artistic trends of the 1950s and 60s, contributing to the image of the eminent individuals who drove and owned them. Symbols of elegance and glamour, they represented a desire for freedom, travel and discovery, not forgetting a touch of carefree attitude in the case of icons such as Brigitte Bardot.
With her tousled hair, her minimalist outfits, her nonchalant air, her wild side and, indeed, her rebellious nature—as she strode barefoot into restaurants—Brigitte Bardot embodied the true art of living of the 50s and 60s. As Françoise Sagan said at the time, “A carefree nature only feeling that can inspire our life, without the need for arguments to defend itself.”
« When the flag fell, she didn’t just want to beat the girls, she was out to beat the men as well”, Take the wheel of one of the greatest success stories of British design. Like a wildcat ready to pounce, its hindlegs arched, sleek and almost slightly aggressive, the Austin-Healey is a masterpiece of balance and elegance from the mind of designer Gerry Coker...
"An icon of the American West"
This Mustang, launched by Former Ford President Lee Iacocca, represented a new 2+2 sports car designed according to precise specifications that were completely ahead of their time...
« We’d take the convertible and with the top down, we’d go sailing along the highway. We both liked to feel the wind in our faces... », Amy Greene, friend of Marilyn Monroe.
Photographer Milton Greene offered the Ford Thunderbird Continental Kit to Marilyn Monroe as a Christmas present. Through the vision and ambition of Henry Ford II...
« A Jaguar isn’t a copy of anything », Sir Lyons
Step into our 1961 MK2 and discover all the English elegance and chic of the 1950s and 60s. Experience the cosy warmth of an English parlour, seat yourself in a Connolly leather armchair surrounded by intricate wooden marquetry work...
"A break with tradition "
Driven in Blue Hawaii by the King Himself, Elvis Presley, as well as being the preferred choice of Petula Clark, the MG A was born out of the prototypes from the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans and manufactured in strict accordance with the English roadster tradition...
« “In a Morgan, one doesn’t simply move, one travels. One doesn’t simply drive, one takes command,” , ,” Pierre Henri Mahul, importer of the car to France.
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren started his career in a cream-coloured 1961 Morgan 4/4. Impressed by its elegance, he still owns one today as part of his collection. This model, a unique classic full of charm, embodies the quintessence of English craftsmanship...
« “I couldn’t find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself,” », Ferry Porsche
The extraordinary story of the Porsche 356 is also the story of a long transformation. Starting from humble origins, the first Porsche later became an archetypal sports car. From its small-scale, artisanal beginnings, it went on to be a worldwide commercial success and a triumph of motorsports. The secret of this success lies in its strong, distinctive personality...
« Porsche. There is no substitute », Tom Cruise - Risky Business.
The story of the Porsche family is one of passion. It all started with Ferdinand Porsche, a brilliant engineer who invented the company’s first electric vehicle for the 1900 Paris Exposition. He later passed down the torch to his only son, Ferry Porsche. When taking time out from his work as a gifted engineer, Ferry took great pleasure in test-driving the cars until his father stopped him, stating “I have enough drivers, but only one son.” ...
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