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£117,646

1929 Salmson GS 8 " Grand Sport " surbaissé

France • 3 Feb 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 1929 Salmson GS 8 "Grand Sport" with its original body, one of only two remaining. It has undergone a superb restoration, including a complete engine rebuild, and is eligible for the Mille Miglia, making it a highly desirable and competitive classic car.

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Condition 

8

The car has undergone a complete, high-quality restoration of the chassis and bodywork. The engine, gearbox, and rear axle have been completely rebuilt by a Salmson specialist. The car is remarkably well preserved and is ready to take to the road.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

21118

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RHD

1929 Salmson GS 8 " Grand Sport " surbaissé Véhicule en importation temporaire Titre de circulation anglais Châssis n° 21118 - La quintessence du savoir-faire Salmson - Superbe restauration, carrosserie d'origine - Eligible aux Mille Miglia Fruit de près d'une décennie d'améliorations de ses cyclecars et voiturettes, le type GS8 fut mis en production par Salmson en 1928.

Il rassemblait le meilleur du savoir-faire de la marque, équipé d'une brillante mécanique 1100 cm3 à double arbre à cames en tête, tout en utilisant le châssis surbaissé de la rare version Grand Prix, plus large et plus bas que les modèles précédents.

L'exemplaire présenté est l'un des derniers des 128 exemplaires produits, et compte parmi les deux exemplaires restants qui disposent toujours de leur carrosserie d'origine, parmi la trentaine recensée ! Sorti d'usine le 2 janvier 1930, il fut vendu neuf en Suisse à Hubert Sacc, qui résidait à Château d'Oex.

C'est en Suisse que son actuel propriétaire en fit l'acquisit...

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£117,646

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£136,823

Median Price (Since 2020)

£156,000

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