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.
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One of the most famous athletes of his era, Fernand Charron excelled in track and field events, bicycling, horse racing, and automotive competition. He was among the first famous athletes to profit from the endorsement of products related to his fields of expertise. Having spent five years as one-third of the successful partnership that built hi..
A short chassis codenamed Chassidaer, the 2.88 m wheelbase Type C7 marked the beginning of the “razor edge” bodywork that became a characteristic of Voisin cars. The vehicles produced by the Avions Voisin factory at the end of 1926 shared the common qualities of safety, comfort, and lightweight elegance. Voisin felt strongly about this ..
Launched by French manufacturer Renault in 1926, the Type PG was known in period as the Renault “Vivasix” model, along with the Type RA. It was the company’s largest offering at the time and production ran from 1926 to 1930, before being replaced by the Renault Vivastella.
According to a document on file, this Renault may have been owne..
Mecanic Gallery is delighted to offer for sale this 1923 Peugeot Quadrilette Type 172 Grand Sport for sale.Type 172Very nice and rare CyclecarBuilt in the Peugeot Beaulieu factory in December 1923Fitted with a lovely Grand Sport bodyPurchased by its last owner in 2017Lot of restoration wor..
An impressive Hudson with a more impressiuve engine when you open the hood ! This Hudson super six , has a 4.7 liter F-Head 6 cylinder engine.The car runs and drives good. Interior is old but in good order.Engine starts easily and runs nice with good oil pressure.Paint is old and cracked.USA Title , eu i..