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One of the oldest names - 1894 -
raced and won numerous competitions, including Le Mans.
Its last car, the 235, followed the pre-war 135 MS. Its
construction is traditional. The body - steel and
aluminum - was made by one of the most famous coach
builders - Henri Chapron. Only 83 model 235s were made
with bodies, besides Chapron, signed by Letourneur et
Marchand, Antem, Franay, De Villars, Saoutchik…
In 1952 the 235 broke the record from Le Cap to
Algiers in Africa. Its top speed was 182 kms per hour
and it had a six-cylinder, 3.5-liter engine. Its gear
box was a Cotal electromagnetic. |