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1927 - Amilcar CGSs French registration title
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Lot no. 68
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1927 - Amilcar CGSs
French registration title
French registration title
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Chassis n° 18034
A very rare Amilcar CGS in its lowered version with all its original features, including its Duval bodywork.
A very rare Amilcar CGS in its lowered version with all its original features, including its Duval bodywork.
- Founded in 1920 in Saint-Denis, Amilcar (an anagram of the names of its founders: Joseph Lamy and Émile Akar) specialised in the manufacture of cyclecars: small vehicles with 3 or 4 wheels, a maximum of 2 seats, an engine not exceeding 1,100 cm3 and a total weight of 350 kg. At the time, this type of car was less taxed than a larger car, which was still a luxury item.
- The first Amilcar was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1921. It was the CC type, which quickly became a commercial success and enabled Amilcar to launch other models. In 1922, a sportier short-chassis version called the CS appeared, powered by a 1,004 cm3 4-cylinder engine. Then, in 1923, came the CGS (Châssis Grand Sport), with a 1,075 cm3 engine and four-wheel braking.
- The sportiest and most exclusive of the civilian Amilcars was the CGSS (Châssis Grand Sport Surbaissé) presented in 1926. The CGSS differed from the CGS in that it had a shorter wheelbase, a more powerful engine that enabled it to reach speeds of up to 120 km/h and, above all, a tapered, lower, more harmonious and sportier body. All features that made the CGSS a particularly popular car with gentlemen drivers.
- The car we are presenting entered the collection of Mr F. in 1965! And although it benefited from a 'restoration' typical of the period, it is presented to us in its configuration very close to the original, with all its specific and characteristic features. Its Duval two-seater body features an inimitable, particularly tapered bordino tip, and most of its original woodwork. The engine is also of the CGSS type, and its number dates it to 1927.
- CGSS Amilcars are rare, and authentic ones even rarer. This example, which has spent 70 years in the same hands, will delight the most demanding enthusiasts.
- Founded in 1920 in Saint-Denis, Amilcar (an anagram of the names of its founders, Joseph Lamy and Émile Akar) specialised in the manufacture of cyclecars: small vehicles with three or four wheels, seating a maximum of two people, with an engine capacity not exceeding 1,100 cc and a total weight of 350 kg. At the time, this type of car was taxed less than larger cars, which remained a luxury item.
- The first Amilcar was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 1921. It was the CC model, which quickly became a commercial success and enabled Amilcar to launch other models. In 1922, a sportier version with a short chassis called the CS appeared, powered by a 1,004 cc 4-cylinder engine. Then, in 1923, the CGS (Chassis Grand Sport) appeared, with a 1,075 cc engine and four-wheel braking.
- The sportiest and most exclusive of the civilian Amilcars was the CGSS (Chassis Grand Sport Surbaissé), introduced in 1926. The CGSS differed from the CGS in its shorter wheelbase, its more powerful engine capable of reaching 120 km/h and, above all, its sleeker, lower, more harmonious and sportier bodywork. All these features made the CGSS a particularly popular car among gentleman drivers.
- The model we are presenting here entered Mr F.'s collection in 1965! Although it underwent a 'restoration' typical of the period, it is presented here in a condition very close to its original state, with all its specific and characteristic features. Its Duval two-seater bodywork features an inimitable, particularly tapered bordino nose, and most of its original woodwork. The engine is also of the CGSS type and its number allows us to date its production to 1927.
- Amilcar CGSS cars are rare, and authentic ones are even rarer. This example, which has spent 70 years in the same hands, will delight even the most discerning enthusiasts.
Est. 40 000 - 60 000 €
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