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1934 Hotchkiss 615 Monaco Saloon

United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022

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This 1934 Hotchkiss 615 Monaco Saloon is a rare, UK-registered French car with a 2 1/2-litre six-cylinder engine. It features an older restoration and Detroit-influenced bodywork, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors despite some frost damage to the engine.

Condition

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The car is described as an older restoration, indicating it's not in perfect condition but has been worked on. There's mention of frost damage to the engine, which needs rectification. The bodywork is noted to have Detroit influence and is factory supplied. The car comes with documentation, including a current V5C, old style V5, buff logbook, and copy French handbook.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

32122

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

JN4019

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

1934 Hotchkiss 615 Monaco Saloon Quality French saloon UK registered from new; older restoration; 2 1/2-litre Six; loads of potential You won’t see a Hotchkiss every day, but we are delighted to offer two in one sale, both quality cars offering refinement and performance.

Described by ‘Autocar’ as ‘outstandingly good’, they had a loyal following in the UK in period and had many fans.

This 1934 615 Monaco clearly shows Detroit influence in its factory supplied bodywork, especially at the rear which looks very American in design.

Fitted with a lusty 2 ½-litre six, it was discovered by the vendor in The British Hotchkiss Society Magazine in 2019 offered by its owner of 40 years.

The car was originally UK registered and was first registered JN 4019 in March 1934 – it would have been an expensive car at the time and has stood the test of time well.

It had been little used over the previous 25 years and had been given a restoration some years previously.

It was running and driving at t...