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1935 British Salmson S4C Drophead Coupé Registration no. DPB 662 Chassis no. DZ424 Engine no. DZ424
United Kingdom • 10 Sept 2011
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1935 British Salmson S4C Drophead Coupé, one of approximately 250 made. It features coachwork believed to be by Newns, a 1.5-litre twin-overhead-camshaft engine, and has an interesting history, including long-term ownership by the Martineau family and Salmson Club members. The car is described as driving well but needing minor cosmetic improvement, making it a promising project for enthusiasts.
Condition
6
The car is described as generally sound, albeit in need of minor cosmetic improvement. It has been in storage and re-commissioned, suggesting some restoration work was done, but further minor improvements are needed.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
DZ424
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
DPB 662
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
The French Société Des Moteurs Salmson was a pioneering force in the development of aircraft and aero-engines.
Indeed, many historians consider Salmson's as the most notable of the radial aero-engines produced during WWI.
In 1918 the company produced over 3,200 Sal2-A2 biplanes, fitted with their own 9-cylinder 270hp engine.
At this time, the workforce of 9,000 could produce 700 aero-engines, 1,500 magnetos, and 300 complete aircraft each month.
When war was over, Salmson diversified into other activities including manufacturing machine tools and automobile bodies, and from 1919 onwards produced a lightweight cyclecar - a built-under license GN - of which several thousand were made.
The first of Salmson's own designs appeared in 1921.
The work of Émile Petit, this featured a cyclecar-type chassis, shaft drive and a differential-less back axle, and was powered by a 1,100cc overhead-valve four.
A St Andrew's Cross radiator motif made the little Salmson instantly recognisable and t...
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£7,281
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£11,761
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£16,241
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