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8 - HOTCHKISS, 864 S49 Artois, 1950
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Estimate €5,000 - €6,000
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Description
HOTCHKISS, 864 S49 Artois, 1950 A black Hotchkiss four-door saloon, type 864 S49. Manufacturer’s plate bearing the inscription: HOTCHKISS – 168 Boulevard Ornano, Saint-Denis (Seine) Type 864 S 49. Four-door body with separate wings, distinctive vertical grille adorned with the Hotchkiss insignia and the crossed-cannons emblem. Chrome bumpers, twin additional headlights at the front, wheel trims. Interior with wooden dashboard, central instrument cluster, three-spoke steering wheel bearing the Hotchkiss emblem. Green leather upholstery. Bodywork: Black, four-door, right-hand drive Upholstery: Green leather Registration: 144 J 13 Mileage: 12,291 km (not guaranteed) Chassis/engine no.: 76086 Fuel: Petrol Power: 13 cv MOT: None First registered: 1950 Date of acquisition by the seller: 1966 The vehicle has been off the road for a long period and has not been made roadworthy by the auction house. Its mechanical condition and operation have not been checked. The operation of the engine, gearbox, electrical and fuel systems, and the braking system is not guaranteed. A general overhaul and recommissioning must be carried out before any use. The bodywork shows dirt, scratches, chips and areas of missing paint, signs of wear, rust and various forms of deterioration, particularly on the lower sections. Fittings show signs of wear and rust. Old tyres. The interior shows dirt, wear and signs of damp. Sold as is, requiring restoration and/or recommissioning. Text from the President of the Hotchkiss Club, to whom we extend our thanks: A CAR IN A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION – a car that has been stored in a dry environment and received particular care whilst in use. Its condition is absolutely remarkable. The green leather upholstery (a period option) is perfect, with no tears or signs of wear. It requires only a simple clean to remove the slight traces of damp, as well as a treatment to preserve and soften the leather. The door panels and headlining are in an exceptional and remarkable original condition. The door seals have remained supple and are not cracked. The original paintwork, a black cellulose lacquer, requires only a careful polish to restore its lustre. It has retained the two green trim strips, matching the upholstery, on the body mouldings. This is the original paintwork, which should be preserved for its authenticity and condition. The interior fittings are complete: knobs, pull-handles, levers, etc., with no damage whatsoever. The lacquered wooden dashboard is free from cracks and is, too, in a remarkable state of original condition. The chrome fittings, headlights, door handles and monograms are all present, showing only superficial tarnish, which can easily be remedied with a thorough polish. No modernisation has been carried out, thanks to the presence of the standard indicator lights. The engine compartment is complete, unmodified, and shows no signs of rust, reflecting careful storage away from damp. THE HOTCHKISS ARTOIS 864 S49 AND 686 S49 SALOONS These models, launched in late 1948, were intended to bridge the gap before the arrival of a new generation, expected in the early 1950s, codenamed ‘New Look’. This new generation would ultimately never see the light of day. The main developments concerned the chassis, which featured independent front suspension with coil springs and a stabiliser bar. Hydraulic brakes made their permanent debut, ensuring stability and efficiency. The handbrake was operated by a lever located beneath the dashboard. Side vents provided ventilation for the front seats. The bodywork was very slightly redesigned, with a taller windscreen, larger side windows, a new two-dial dashboard and front and rear indicators. These models enjoyed considerable commercial success, with nearly 2,000 units produced in two years, more than two-thirds of which were four-cylinder versions, whilst the remaining third were fitted with the six-cylinder engine, whose bonnet was extended by 20 cm. It was the prestigious and robust saloon of the immediate post-war period, consistently boasting exemplary build quality. The brand’s slogan, ‘Smooth at 100 km/h’, applied perfectly to the S49 range.
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About the sale Provençale COLLECTION – Classic cars
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Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 10/09/2026 at 6:19 PM
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Morgan Lecomte
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