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356 — Ex- Otto Zipper, William Harrah – Mille Miglia eligible 1927 Amilcar CGSS Two Seater Sports Chassis no. CGSS41239
United States • 1 Jun 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1927 Amilcar CGSS Two Seater Sports, chassis number CGSS41239, with a 1100cc side valve engine and 3-speed transmission. It has fantastic provenance, having been owned by Otto Zipper and William Harrah, and is Mille Miglia eligible.
Condition
8
The car has been restored and presents very well. It has enjoyed regular use and careful maintenance since 2006. It has competed in vintage hill climb events but mostly has enjoyed sporting outings in the New England countryside. The listing does not report any current cosmetic or mechanical issues.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
CGSS41239
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1100cc side valve engine 35hp Single Solex side draft carburetors 3-Speed transmission 4-Wheel mechanical brakes *Pedigree pre-war sports machine *Fantastic provenance with ownership by two American legends *One of the best looking of all the Amilcars *The only Mille Miglia eligible Amilcar The CGSS Amilcar was founded by Andre Morel and engineer Edmond Moyet to build cyclecars with sufficient performance for Morel to realize his dream of competition success.
Emile Akar, a Paris businessman, and Joseph Lamy, an executive at cyclecar maker Le Zebre, backed Morel's and Moyet's prototype, which was enthusiastically received.
Powered by a diminutive 904cc four-cylinder side-valve engine, Amilcar's first model, the CC, commenced production in 1921.
The CC was praised for its excellent, responsive handling and adequate power, attracting a large and loyal following and setting the pattern for future models.
It also provided Morel with his desired competition success when he became the 110...
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£17,746
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£42,850
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,812
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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