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Lancia D23 Barchetta - 1953 by Perico001 Coachwork by Pinin...







Lancia D23 Barchetta - 1953 by Perico001 Coachwork by Pinin Farina Chassis n° D23-0002 The Lancia racing team entered five cars in the arduous Carrera Panamericana race in Mexico: two D23s, this one for Bracco and another for Castellotti, and three new D24s for Fangio, Bonetto and Taruffi. During the fourth leg Bonetto had a fatal accident and this cast a shadow over Lancia’s final ‘1-2-3’-victory. Fangio finished first, Taruffi second and Castellotti third with his D23. A broken rear wheel caused Bracco to retire from the race. The blue colour is exceptional for an Italian racing car. It was the colour applied for this car’s 1953 debut at Monza. It is the only remaining original Lancia D23. Gianni Lancia, Vincenzo’s ambitious son, took over the management of the company after his father’s death in 1937. Gianni believed that Lancia should prove itself in racing and set up a programme together with the designer Vittorio Jano, who was now sixty years old, coming from Alfa Romeo. After World War II Gianni built a racer based on the new Aurelia GT, the D20 coupé. Lancia scored its first victory in the Targa Florio, but the cars failed dismally at Le Mans. Lancia decided to modify the engine and chassis of two D20s and to remove the roof, creating an open racer. This became the D23. Another two D20s were modified to D23 specification a little later, and given a De Dion rear axle, which greatly improved the handling. Gianni Lancia’s expensive racing programme brought the company to the edge of bankruptcy. Salon Rétromobile 2019 Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles Paris - France February 2019 https://flic.kr/p/2jptrzE


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Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta ‘Thrill’ - 1953 by Perico001...



Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta ‘Thrill’ - 1953 by Perico001 Coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring
Chassis n° 0102.150.0133
Unique coachwork boasting aerodynamic innovations and safety reinforcements, one of the first fitted with safety belts.
2,8 Liter
V8
In the Spotlight : Forgotten Brand 'Pegaso’
10/11/2018 - 09/12/2018
Autoworld
www.autoworld.be
Brussels - Belgium
November 2018 https://flic.kr/p/2d1s4FN

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Inter Type 175 A Microcar - 1953 by Perico001 Chassis n°...



Inter Type 175 A Microcar - 1953 by Perico001 Chassis n° 1041

Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 50.000 - 70.000
Sold for € 49.450

Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018

- Ultra-rare French microcar
- One of an estimated 38 survivors
- Professionally restored
- Excellent original condition
- One of the best surviving examples

‘Conceived by les Ateliers Électromagnétiques de la Seine and produced by the SNCAN aircraft company, the Inter could be summed up as a French equivalent of the Messerschmitt.’ – 'Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile’.

This charming French microcar looks very much like a 'car of the future’ from the 1950s; indeed, it is easy to imagine it emerging from a flying saucer in a science fiction movie of the period. The Inter 'Auto Scooter’ was built at SNCAN’s factory near Lyon and first shown to the public at the Salon de l'Auto in 1953. Its aviation connections are obvious - it looks just like the cockpit and nose section of a contemporary light aircraft - while the tilting canopy was another feature it shared with the German Messerschmitt, as was the tandem seating arrangement for the two occupants. Motive power was supplied by a 175cc Ydral single-cylinder two-stroke engine, which drove the rear wheel via a three-speeds-plus-reverse gearbox and chain final drive. Unusually, the Inter’s two front wheels could be folded up to reduce the body’s width of 135cm by around 45cm, making it possible to store the vehicle in one’s shed. Only some 300 Inters were manufactured from 1954 to 1956, with a few others assembled from parts up to 1958. It is estimated that around 38 cars remain today in collections and museums worldwide, with only a few among them still in running order.

This particular Inter was discovered in a barn a few years ago, in running order and original. The vehicle was then completely restored by Auto Classic Restauration in Normandy, and photographs and invoices relating to the restoration may be found in the history file. Guaranteed to turn heads at any motoring event, this quite delightful Inter microcar is one of the best of the surviving examples. https://flic.kr/p/22SncQe


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Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta - 1953 by Perico001 Coachwork by...



Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta - 1953 by Perico001 Coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring
Chassis n° 0102.150.0139

First Touring Berlinetta for Pegaso (after the Prototype). Exhausts integrated in the rear wings. Grill without fog lights.

2,8 Liter
V8

In the Spotlight : Forgotten Brand ‘Pegaso’
10/11/2018 - 09/12/2018

Autoworld
www.autoworld.be
Brussels - Belgium
November 2018 https://flic.kr/p/QVLf9j


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Jaguar XK 120 - 1953 by Perico001 Justin Hills always loved the...



Jaguar XK 120 - 1953 by Perico001 Justin Hills always loved the beautiful lines and flow of the XK 120 but felt some minor improvements could be made to the overall appearance of this beautiful car. He now feels that his Jaguar XK 120 is a true representation of what he thinks the original designer would have first sketched, before practicality and cost had to be included into the design. Justin’s design is now receiving a written endorsement form Jaguar designer, Ian Cullim himself ! The car is currently on display at Jaguar Design Studio headquarters, as visual inspiration for the Jaguar design team. One-off custom coachwork + V12 engine.

Class XV : Special Display

Zoute Concours d'Elegance
The Royal Zoute Golf Club

Zoute Grand Prix 2019
Knokke - Zoute
België - Belgium
October 2019 https://flic.kr/p/2hRu9n5


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