ROAD MARVELS

Extraordinary cars from before the war

Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Corto Touring Berlinetta

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In line 8 cylinders 2,9 liters engine

Only 20 cars were built between 1937 abd 1939.

The model shown won the 2008 “Concours d'Elegance” at Pebble Beach.

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Bucciali TAV 8-32 Saoutchik 'Fleche d'Or' Berline

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V12 engine of 4,9 liters.

Built in 1931.

One of the first front wheel drive.

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Bugatti Tipo 57C Van Vooren Cabriolet

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Inline 8 cylinder engine 3,3 liters

Unique car, built in1939.

Wedding gift to Xá from Persia from the government of France

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Daimler Double-Six 50 Corsica Drophead Coupé

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7,2 liters V12 engine. Unique car, built in 1931.

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Delahaye 145 Chapron Coupe

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4,5 liters V12 engine

5 units were built between 1938 et 1946.

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Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster

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In line 7.1 liter 6 cylinder engine.

unique,

built in 1931.

Won the “concours d’élégance”

of Villa d'Este en 2007.

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Napier-Railton Special

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24 liters 12 cylinder aircraft engine. Power estimated at 600 HP.

One built in 1933.

Set 47 world speed records.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupé

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7,7 liters 6 cylinder in line .

One built in Belgium in the 30s. Bought at auction by a Japanese for 1,5 million US $ .

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Voisin C20 'Mylord' Demi-Berline

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4.9 liter V12 engine.

One built in 1931.

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Talbot-Lago T150 C Figoni et Falaschi 'Goutte d'Eau'

4 liter 6 cylinder in line engine.

Only 16 units built.

Valued at 3 millions US$.