Road Marvels- Extraordinary Cars from Before World War II

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Alan sent this to me...the thought you all would enjoy it.

It originally came in a power point slideshow. I'd be happy to send the entire file if you will PM me!!


What craftsmen they were to create such jewels.

Talbot-Lago T150 C Figoni et Falaschi 'Goutte d'Eau'
4 liter 6 cylinder in line engine.
Only 16 units built.
Valued at US$3 million.

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Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Corto Touring Berlinetta

In line 8 cylinders 2,9 liters engine
Only 20 cars were built between 1937 abd 1939.
The model shown won the 2008 “Concours d'Elegance” at Pebble Beach.

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Bucciali TAV 8-32 Saoutchik 'Fleche d'Or' Berline

V12 engine of 4,9 liters.
Built in 1931.
One of the first front wheel drive.

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Bugatti Tipo 57C Van Vooren Cabriolet



Inline 8 cylinder engine 3,3 liters
Unique car, built in1939.
Wedding gift to Xá from Persia from the government of France

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Daimler Double-Six 50 Corsica Drophead Coupé

7,2 liters V12 engine. Unique car, built in 1931.

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Delahaye 145 Chapron Coupe

4,5 liters V12 engine
5 units were built between 1938 et 1946.

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Mercedes-Benz 710 SSK Trossi Roadster

In line 7.1 liter 6 cylinder engine.
unique, built in 1931.
Won the “concours d’élégance”of Villa d'Este en 2007.

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Napier-Railton Special

24 liters 12 cylinder aircraft engine. Power estimated at 600 HP.
One built in 1933.
Set 47 world speed records.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupé

7,7 liters 6 cylinder in line .
One built in Belgium in the 30s. Bought at auction by a Japanese for US$1,5 million.

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Voisin C20 'Mylord' Demi-Berline

4.9 liter V12 engine.
One built in 1931.

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And just to put my own personal spin on it...

That grey Delahaye is just about the ***iest car I've ever laid my eyes on....

[Ralf__]

Wonderful compilation....

I think i would sell them and buy MS Andrea, MS Kong Olav and MS Hope II. The money should be enough for restauration of the ships also...

You know.... no Citroen...

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OOHH, the fun we could have if we had "More Money than God..." as they say 'round here......

[pakarang]

Pardon my French... But, Daaaaaammmm, those are fine vehicles...! WAOW.

No, I mean W-A-O-W !