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Shades of Red by Bernd Schunack Mean Ruz Lighthouse in Brittany, France

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Peugeot 402 Roadster - 1938 by Perico001 Chassis n°...

Peugeot 402 Roadster - 1938 by Perico001 Chassis n° 367340
Peugeot 402 Légère re-bodied in the style of a Pourtout-built Darl'Mat Roadster

Bonhams : The Autumn Sale 2020
Estimated : € 170.000 - 200.000
Sold for € 201.250

Autoworld
www.autoworld.be
Brussels - Belgium
September 2020

“Paulin became the leading French stylist of the time… Everything he touched was designed with aerodynamics in mind. He was very conscious of fuel efficiencies and the aerodynamic efficiencies that could be created by the lines of the car. You could go faster, which meant you could put a smaller engine in the car…” – Adatto, Richard, From Passion to Perfection: The Story of French Streamlined Styling, 1930-1939.

The 1930s was a period when automobile engineers and stylists first began to apply the principles of aerodynamics to passenger car design, a movement that would result in some of the most breathtaking works of automotive art that the world had ever seen. One stunning example of this trend was the exclusive series of streamlined roadsters, coupés and cabriolets styled by Georges Paulin and built by the French coachbuilder Marcel Pourtout for Émile Darl'Mat, whose Paris-based company was one of the world’s largest Peugeot agencies. The Peugeot 302 chassis was used at first, fitted with the larger (2.0-litre, later 2.1-litre) four-cylinder overhead-valve engine of the 402. Introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1936, the 302 lasted for only 18 months, though its short wheelbase chassis would live on in the 402 Légère.

Darl'Mat was a passionate champion of the Peugeot marque and longed for it to return to racing, particularly at prestigious home events like the 24 Heures du Mans. Using his considerable influence, he obtained the factory’s blessing for a limited run of sports cars worthy of Peugeot’s sporting legacy. He was one of a select few dealers able to offer custom coachwork to his customers, and Peugeot was more than happy to supply him with whatever he needed, so long as the orders kept rolling in.

Darl'Mat enjoyed a close relationship with Marcel Pourtout’s successful carrosserie on the outskirts of Paris, and together the two men would create some of Peugeot’s most memorable – and beautiful – automobiles. Marcel Pourtout had founded his coachbuilding business in 1925 and produced unremarkable designs at first, though that all changed when he was joined by Georges Paulin. A dentist by profession, Paulin understood aerodynamics and had impeccable taste. He worked for Panhard, Unic and Peugeot, for whom he designed the 1934 ‘Eclipse’ featuring a retractable steel cabriolet roof, a construction he patented. In 1940 Paulin joined the French Resistance to fight the Nazi regime but was arrested and executed. He was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Médaille de la Résistance by the French government.

Pourtout built around 105 of these streamlined cars for Darl'Mat between 1936 and 1939, and examples of the roadster ran competitively at Le Mans in 1937 and 1938. Demonstrating Paulin’s conviction that a car did not necessarily need a large engine if it was effectively streamlined, three Darl'Mat Peugeots finished in the top ten in 1937, with the best placed example of Pujol/Contet coming home 7th overall, while the following year the Darl'Mat of de Cortanze/Contet finished 5th overall, winning the 2-Litre Class.

Many years later, while restoring the ex-Dorothy Patten and Baron Rainer von Dorndorf’s Darl'Mat roadster, the vendor found this very sound Peugeot 402 Légère and realised that its chassis was identical to the roadster’s. A tool-room copy of the roadster body was made and the result is the car offered here: a fitting homage to its designer, Georges Paulin.

Meticulously restored to the highest standard between 2017 and 2019, this superb car benefits from extra horsepower courtesy of a high-compression cylinder head and twin Solex carburetors mounted on a special Memini intake manifold. Power is transmitted via a Cotal electromagnetic gearbox to the Pilot wheels. Offered with restoration bills, French Carte Grise and Contrôle Technique, this pre-war icon is a pleasure to drive, a feast for the eyes, and ready for racing or any Concours d'Élégance. https://flic.kr/p/2jKwT8o

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Facel Vega FV2 - 1956 by Perico001 Chassis n° FV2 56056 Bonhams...

Facel Vega FV2 - 1956 by Perico001 Chassis n° FV2 56056

Bonhams : The Autumn Sale 2020
Estimated : € 125.000 - 155.000
Unsold

Autoworld
www.autoworld.be
Brussels - Belgium
September 2020

In its relatively short life, the French firm of Facel produced approximately 2,900 cars, all of which were stylish, luxurious and fast. Hand built, they were necessarily very expensive (the Facel II was priced in Rolls-Royce territory) and were bought by the rich and famous seeking something exclusive and distinctive. The list of owners includes royalty, politicians, diplomats and entertainers: Tony Curtis, Danny Kaye, Ringo Starr, Joan Fontaine and Ava Gardner being counted among the latter. Confirming there was high-performance substance behind Facel’s unquestionable style, they were owned and driven by great motor racing figures such as Sir Stirling Moss, Maurice Trintignant and Rob Walker.

Founded by Jean Daninos in 1939, Forges et Ateliers de Construction d'Eure-et-Loir (FACEL) manufactured aircraft components and metal furniture. After the war the company supplied car bodies to Panhard, Simca and Ford France before branching out into automobile manufacture in its own right with the launch of the Vega at the 1954 Paris Salon. Government legislation had effectively killed off France’s few surviving luxury car manufacturers after WW2, but that did not deter Daninos in his bold attempt to revive a great French motoring tradition. A luxurious Grande Routière, the Vega took its name from the brightest star in the Lyra constellation and featured supremely elegant coupé bodywork welded to a tubular-steel chassis. There being no suitable French power unit, Daninos turned to the USA for the Vega’s, sourcing its 4.5-litre 180bhp De Soto Hemi V8 from the Chrysler Corporation, while there was a choice of two transmissions: push-button automatic or manual.

Improvements to the first FV model were not long in coming, the FV1, introduced in March 1955, featuring a lengthened wheelbase for increased rear seat room and a 4.8-litre De Soto Hemi V8 producing 200bhp. In September 1955 the FV2 arrived boasting a new wraparound windshield, a 250 horsepower motor and – for the first time – Facel’s famous faux burr walnut dashboard, which was actually hand-painted steel.

One of only 30 FV2s built, this magnificent Facel is known to have been in the USA circa 1990 and since 2017 has formed part of an important private collection in the UK. It has the De Soto Hemi engine and automatic transmission, and is finished in black with red interior, the latter featuring Facel’s famous wood-effect dashboard and a period-look RetroSound Model Two radio. A copy owner’s manual is included in the sale. Large, imposing, of high performance and beautifully built, the Facel Vega has an on-road presence matched by few cars, before or since. Recently serviced and prepared for sale for the consignor by specialists In Holland. https://flic.kr/p/2jHVscb

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Facel Vega FV2 - 1956 by Perico001 Chassis n° FV2 56056 Bonhams...

Facel Vega FV2 - 1956 by Perico001 Chassis n° FV2 56056

Bonhams : The Autumn Sale 2020
Estimated : € 125.000 - 155.000
Unsold

Autoworld
www.autoworld.be
Brussels - Belgium
September 2020

In its relatively short life, the French firm of Facel produced approximately 2,900 cars, all of which were stylish, luxurious and fast. Hand built, they were necessarily very expensive (the Facel II was priced in Rolls-Royce territory) and were bought by the rich and famous seeking something exclusive and distinctive. The list of owners includes royalty, politicians, diplomats and entertainers: Tony Curtis, Danny Kaye, Ringo Starr, Joan Fontaine and Ava Gardner being counted among the latter. Confirming there was high-performance substance behind Facel’s unquestionable style, they were owned and driven by great motor racing figures such as Sir Stirling Moss, Maurice Trintignant and Rob Walker.

Founded by Jean Daninos in 1939, Forges et Ateliers de Construction d'Eure-et-Loir (FACEL) manufactured aircraft components and metal furniture. After the war the company supplied car bodies to Panhard, Simca and Ford France before branching out into automobile manufacture in its own right with the launch of the Vega at the 1954 Paris Salon. Government legislation had effectively killed off France’s few surviving luxury car manufacturers after WW2, but that did not deter Daninos in his bold attempt to revive a great French motoring tradition. A luxurious Grande Routière, the Vega took its name from the brightest star in the Lyra constellation and featured supremely elegant coupé bodywork welded to a tubular-steel chassis. There being no suitable French power unit, Daninos turned to the USA for the Vega’s, sourcing its 4.5-litre 180bhp De Soto Hemi V8 from the Chrysler Corporation, while there was a choice of two transmissions: push-button automatic or manual.

Improvements to the first FV model were not long in coming, the FV1, introduced in March 1955, featuring a lengthened wheelbase for increased rear seat room and a 4.8-litre De Soto Hemi V8 producing 200bhp. In September 1955 the FV2 arrived boasting a new wraparound windshield, a 250 horsepower motor and – for the first time – Facel’s famous faux burr walnut dashboard, which was actually hand-painted steel.

One of only 30 FV2s built, this magnificent Facel is known to have been in the USA circa 1990 and since 2017 has formed part of an important private collection in the UK. It has the De Soto Hemi engine and automatic transmission, and is finished in black with red interior, the latter featuring Facel’s famous wood-effect dashboard and a period-look RetroSound Model Two radio. A copy owner’s manual is included in the sale. Large, imposing, of high performance and beautifully built, the Facel Vega has an on-road presence matched by few cars, before or since. Recently serviced and prepared for sale for the consignor by specialists In Holland. https://flic.kr/p/2jHVskx

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Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - 1936 by Perico001 Chassis n° 57473...

Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - 1936 by Perico001 Chassis n° 57473 (ex Holzschuch)

4 ex. (3 surviving)
n° 57374 (ex Baron Rotschild - today Mullin Automotive Museum)
n° 57453 (ex Grover Williams - missing during WW2)
n° 57591 (today Ralph Lauren)

Salon Rétromobile 2017
Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles
Paris - France
February 2017 https://flic.kr/p/UXyUDs

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Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - 1936 by Perico001 Chassis n° 57473...

Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - 1936 by Perico001 Chassis n° 57473 (ex Holzschuch)

4 ex. (3 surviving)
n° 57374 (ex Baron Rotschild - today Mullin Automotive Museum)
n° 57453 (ex Grover Williams - missing during WW2)
n° 57591 (today Ralph Lauren)

Salon Rétromobile 2017
Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles
Paris - France
February 2017 https://flic.kr/p/Ug3JW5

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Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - 1936 by Perico001 Chassis n° 57473...

Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic - 1936 by Perico001 Chassis n° 57473 (ex Holzschuch)

4 ex. (3 surviving)
n° 57374 (ex Baron Rotschild - today Mullin Automotive Museum)
n° 57453 (ex Grover Williams - missing during WW2)
n° 57591 (today Ralph Lauren)

Salon Rétromobile 2017
Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles
Paris - France
February 2017 https://flic.kr/p/UjabYK

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Matra Djet - 1966 by Perico001 René Bonnet Djet : 1962 - 1964...

Matra Djet - 1966 by Perico001 René Bonnet Djet : 1962 - 1964 (ca. 190 ex.)
Matra Djet : 1964 - 1968 (ca. 1.500 ex.)

Engine : Renault 8 Gordini
4 in-line
105 PS

Techno Classica 2017
Essen
Deutschland - Germany
April 2017 https://flic.kr/p/Vb3fbo

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Citroën CX 25 GTi Turbo 2 Berline - 1989 by Perico001 2.500 cc -...

Citroën CX 25 GTi Turbo 2 Berline - 1989 by Perico001 2.500 cc - 4 Cylinder - 168 ch
1.041.650 ex.

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zwrpLV

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Citroën CX 25 GTi Turbo 2 Berline - 1989 by Perico001 2.500 cc -...

Citroën CX 25 GTi Turbo 2 Berline - 1989 by Perico001 2.500 cc - 4 Cylinder - 168 ch
1.041.650 ex.

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zuuxKh

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Range Rover Vogue SE - 1987 by Perico001 Mondiale de...

Range Rover Vogue SE - 1987 by Perico001 Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zdWPmE

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Range Rover Vogue SE - 1987 by Perico001 Mondiale de...

Range Rover Vogue SE - 1987 by Perico001 Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/ztfTcS

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Citroën 2CV par Hermès - 1989 / 2008 by Perico001 602 cc - 2...

Citroën 2CV par Hermès - 1989 / 2008 by Perico001 602 cc - 2 Cylinder - 29 ch
5.114.940 ex.

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zdYggb

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Citroën 2CV par Hermès - 1989 / 2008 by Perico001 602 cc - 2...

Citroën 2CV par Hermès - 1989 / 2008 by Perico001 602 cc - 2 Cylinder - 29 ch
5.114.940 ex.

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zwroug

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Maart ‘ForJeremy’ Concept - 2011 by Perico001...

Maart ‘ForJeremy’ Concept - 2011 by Perico001 Electric Drive
800 kg - 125 km/h

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zeSNLw

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Citroën Survolt Concept - 2010 by Perico001 Mondiale de...

Citroën Survolt Concept - 2010 by Perico001 Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zxkZwM

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Renault DeZir Concept - 2010 by Perico001 Electric...

Renault DeZir Concept - 2010 by Perico001 Electric Drive

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zwtEDF

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Peugeot HX1 Concept - 2011 by Perico001 2,2 Liter - 4 Cylinder -...

Peugeot HX1 Concept - 2011 by Perico001 2,2 Liter - 4 Cylinder - 204 hp
Moteur Electrique 75 kW

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/zvoSjh

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Peugeot HX1 Concept - 2011 by Perico001 2,2 Liter - 4 Cylinder -...

Peugeot HX1 Concept - 2011 by Perico001 2,2 Liter - 4 Cylinder - 204 hp
Moteur Electrique 75 kW

Mondiale de l'automobile 2014
Exhibition Cars & Fashion
Paris - France https://flic.kr/p/yzrFpS

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