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This evocation of a Voisin Type C28 was created as a movie prop for use in the filming of Sahara, a 2005 movie starring Matthew McConaughey and Penélope Cruz. Based on a novel by best-selling author Clive Cussler, the film was a continuation of his Dirk Pitt action stories. Cussler was a noted car enthusiast and it is believed that his ..

Debuted at the 1928 Paris Motor Show, the four-cylinder Citroën AC4 and six-cylinder AC6 were methodically improved evolutions of the French automaker’s prior B12, B14, and B15 model lines. A slight redesignation came by 1929, with the AC (André Citroën) model prefix simplified to C4 and C6. Featuring handsome styling clearly inspired by Ford’s ..

Featuring an all-new and lighter-weight chassis and all-steel bodywork, the B14 continued to improve Citroën’s characteristically advanced and effective engineering principles with a smoother-running engine and new four-wheel brakes. Initially powered by a 1,539 cc four-cylinder powerplant, subsequently upsized to 1,628 cc, the B14 was offered i..

A boutique manufacturer, Tracta was founded by Jean Albert Grégoire in 1926, and its initial models were geared towards competition – even winning its class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1927. Grégoire developed the “Tracta joint,” which allowed the front wheels of a car to be driven while still steering, a predecessor of the CV joints that are ..

Jules-Albert de Dion set out to manufacture steam cars late in the 19th century in the town of Puteaux, a suburb of Paris. He partnered with Georges Bouton and Charles Trépardoux to form De Dion-Bouton in 1883. Together the trio revolutionized the automotive industry with new technologies such as a modern rear axle design, V-8 engine, and rack a..

As early as 1913, the jaunty three-wheeled Morgan had become very popular in France; spurred by a local hero winning a Cyclecar Grand Prix race in one such Morgan at Amiens that year. Following WWI, another victory in a Morgan by a Frenchman, this time at the Circuit de l’Eure, increased their popularity with fans of the sport yet again. Afforda..

While likely unknown to all but the most ardent enthusiasts and collectors of vintage and classic French motorcars, Turcat-Méry delivered outstanding engineering and scored numerous racing achievements during its active years spanning 1899 to 1928. Actually, the firm’s origins date more correctly to 1895, when Marseille resident Alphonse Méry pu..

As the successor to the B10, the Citroën B12 debuted at the October 1925 Paris Motor Show and was available for sale through January 1927. Both the B12 and its predecessor utilized innovative and industry-leading tout acier (all-steel) bodywork standard. The 1,452 cc four-cylinder engine was also shared with the B10, yielding a 10 hp (or 10 CV) ..

Founded in 1887 by Réne Panhard and Émile Levassor, Panhard et Levassor began producing automobiles under the license of Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft for the French automotive market. Throughout the 1890s, the company developed technological advancements in partnership with DMG, including a radiator mounted at the front of the chassis as well as..

Charles Montier was a Parisian Ford agent with a keen racing interest. The son of a blacksmith and a skilled engineer, Montier modified Ford Model Ts – and later Model As – for sporting and competition use. He even co-drove one of his own designs at the first running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and finished in 14th place. While little is..