In 1898, Alfred Renault, choosing not to go into the family button business, built a small car in a workshop in the garden of his family’s home. While under German occupation the 4CV was developed, after the war it was unveiled at a Paris Motor Show. It became a huge success being the first French car to top production of a million units and is the smallest 4-door saloons made.

The Lane Motor Museum was established in 2002, by Jeff Lane, in Nashville, Tennessee. It features the largest collection of European vehicles in the United States. Though they have over 330 vehicles they only have on average 150 cars and motorcycles, not typically seen in the U.S., on display.

The Museum is housed in a former 132,000 square foot bakery. The majority of the vehicles were built in the 1950s through 1970s but they do have some from the 20's and as current as 2000.