Offers came from Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Austin, DKW, Peugeot among others, but the winner was the Renault 12. The choice of a French design was not only political but also technical; Romania was attempting to cultivate economic relationships with Western Europe, particularly France, and to demonstrate its economic capabilities.
Numerous offers were received from Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Austin, DKW, Peugeot, among others, but the Renault 12 ultimately won. The preference for a French design was driven by both political and technical considerations; Romania sought to build economic partnerships with Western Europe, particularly France, and to demonstrate its economic capabilities.