The C6 is also famous, for being the first 1100 cc to reach 200 Km/h, in a works competition version (100 HP).
And of engineering: thanks to its 80 HP it was much faster than Bugatti 37. Mostly known for producing 4 cylinders engineered cyclecars, such as CS and CGSS, it also made around 45 C6 between 19, a competition model which received a serious double overhead cam shaft six-cylinder with a Roots supercharger. Humphreys’ Brooklands voituretteĪmilcar (contraction of Lamy and Akar, the two co-founders) was a french manufacturer based in Saint-Denis (the north suburb of Paris). That’s what we can call a piece of history! 3 – Amilcar C6 – W.E. Drawings of previous owners with all sorts of set up, invoices, conversations concerning the Aston at different periods, including letters sent during World War II…. Thomas, a member of the Kidstonteam, was proud to show me the meticulously preserved paperwork. Even more incredible, it comes with a comprehensive documentation. Rebodied in the 50’s and apparently untouched since, it kept the marks of a life of labour. Obviously, the mechanic was not as reliant as today, because only 6 cars finished the race over the 26 entered. LM7’s pilots, Sammy Newsome and Kenneth Peacock, didn’t see the chequered flag, failing to restart during a pit stop. Its driver, Earl Howe and Henry Birkin, appeared 185 times in front of the main grand stands, for a total of 3017.7 Km, with an astonishing average speed of 125.7 Km/h. But it was still far from the wining Alfa Romeo 8C. A great performance, considering its small engine capacity (1,5 ltr). LM5, driven by Augusto Bertelli and Maurice Harvey finished the race 5 th overall and 1 st in class, covering 140 laps, for a total of 2287.6 Km, at an average speed of 95.316 Km/H. Three years later the British firm produced ML5, LM6 and LM7. 2 – Aston Martin LM7Īston Martin built LM1 and LM2 having in mind an assault to Le Mans 24-hours 1928 as a works team. This 59 is for sure, one of the most desirable Bugatti (if not prewar), of all times. Meanwhile the sober and unrestored wood dashboard and leathers recall it is a proper racer car. Its black patined robe adds to the mystical aspect of the beast. Lights are integrated to the bodywork in order to facilitate air penetration. Much more profiled than its sisters cars, the 59 sports denotes by its sensual design. The 59 sports has then been sold to King Leopold III of Belgium.īut this fabulous machine is not just about a racing history. In 1937, the successful prewar driver, Jean-Pierre Wimille, dominated the season at its steering wheel. At that time, Bugatti decided to take the supercharger off. In 1936, the car came back to the workshop, for chassis and body modifications. After a win at Spa, it finished on the podium at Grand Prix de Monaco 1934 in the hands of the famous René Dreyfus. Fitted with a supercharger and an upgraded version of the mythical 8-cylinders, the 59 participated as a works car to the 19 seasons. Built in 1933, it started its career as a Grand Prix car. Well, a Bugatti 57/59 to be precise, as the chassis knew two lives. Indeed, our best of show is a Bugatti Type 59 sports. Patriotism you will say (or chauvinism, it’s more appropriate for a Frenchman), but, to me, the most interesting piece of the sale is french, and comes from the Molsheim factory. It includes some rare and genuine Bugattis (57S Atalante 35C Grand Prix), Bentleys (3 Litre 4 1/4 Litre Cabriolet), Rolls-Royce (40/50 HP Silver Ghost)….
This is why, when the renowned firm announced a spring sale in London, the 1 st of April, it sounded like they will offer something exceptional to the European market. The Scottsdale auction (Arizona), The Pebble beach auction (California), The Amelia island auction (Florida) : Gooding’scalendar is definitely US-orientated. 1- Bugatti Type 59 sports (chassis #57248 / engine #5) I’ve been touched by its approach, its sensibility and the way he managed to understand our passion. He choose to focus on classic convertibles despite he nearly knew nothing about car stuff. Lazare contacted me few weeks ago as he presents a cinema school. I hope you will appreciate Lazare Jefroykin’s analog pictures. I know, car dealers’ job is becoming harder and harder… (laughs) But we aimed to share stuff which was not present on every stands.īecause now, in addition to be expensive, a car must be rare to figure in our articles. Yes, but no, that would have been too easy. So we decided it was the perfect time to promote the Parisian classic motor show and select a top 10.Īt least, the common sense would have led us to deal with popular cars (not the ones everybody can afford, but those everybody loves). Road Rug Cars is definitely ruthless (if not useless). The cars that may only come once to Retromobile classic car show!