Klasse B - offene Fahrzeuge 2003

1930-1939: Open Cars “Flamboyances et extravagances”

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20. Rolls-Royce Phantom II, 1930
6 Zylinder, 7668 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: 2-door convertible, Binder Paris
Teilnehmer: René Herzog (CH)

Sublimely elegant, this Phantom convertible has an inside made by the brilliant French coachbuilder Henry Binder, an expert in de luxe cars. The “Phantom II” project was the last to be supervised throughout by Henry Royce. The prototype, completed in March 1928, took its first steps towards the end of the year. In 1935, after producing 1,767 examples, Rolls-Royce ceased production of the Phantom II.

22. Mercedes 500K, 1934
6 Zylinder in linea, 5019 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Cabriolet, Graber
Teilnehmer: Hans Schweizer (CH)

As underlined by the letter K, the W29 500 model, built in only 354 examples, was only available in the version fitted with a compressor. In Stuttgart they boasted that they had created one of the most beautiful automobiles, the 500K spezial Roadster, with coachbuilding by the factory in Sindelfingen. This cabriolet was the work of the Swiss coachmaker Hermann Graber.

24. Horch 853, 1937
8 Zylinder in linea, 2944 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Cabriolet, Horch
Teilnehmer: Giulio Caimi (I)

August Horch, disciple of Carl Benz, worked non-stop to set up his own brand. The 853 series was a true example of late 1930s mechanical artistry. In spite of its high price, more than 1,000 examples were made (627 of the 852 chassis and 397 of the 853 A type). The Horch 853, the favourite of German sportsmen who loved Grand Touring, allowed them to drive at 140 km/h on the first Autobahnen of that time.

26. Bugatti Type 57, 1937
8 Zylinder in linea, 3257 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Cabriolet, Graber
Teilnehmer: Roland Jordi (CH)

The 57 Type, desired by Ettore and then designed by Jean Bugatti, joined the ranks of de luxe sports cars at the Paris Motor Show in 1933. If on the one hand the Bugatti-Gangloff collaboration created a vast range of extremely elegant bodywork, the Swiss coachmaker Hermann Graber in turn began to create refined bodywork for the 3.30 m chassis, which was particularly suitable for this kind of design.

28. Delahaye 135 MS, 1937
6 Zylinder, 3557 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Cabriolet, Figoni & Falaschi
Teilnehmer: Peter Mullin (USA)

The 135 chassis, presented in October 1934 at the Paris Motor Show, was “dressed” with bodyworks carried out by request. Figoni & Falaschi designed their greatest works. Also Franay, Chapron, Graber, Saoutchik, Guilloré and Worblaufen designed luxurious and sometimes extravagant bodyworks.

30. Bentley 4 1/4 Litre MR, 1939
6 Zylinder in linea, 4250 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: 4 door Allweather, Vanden Plas
Teilnehmer: Beat Walti (CH)

At the beginning of World War II, the Bentley range did not cease to develop. The 4 1/4 Litre MR, which appeared in 1936 and was built in a limited number for economic reasons, was aimed essentially at important people.

32. Fiat 2800, 1938
6 Zylinder in linea, 2852 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Cabriolet/Torpedo, Stabilimenti Farina
Teilnehmer: Leo Freyrie (I)

Production of the 2800 model began in 1938 and continued, with some slowing up, throughout the war. Only 621 Fiat 2800s left the production chain: for this reason it is one of the Fiat models most prized by collectors.

34. Deutsch Bonnet DB2, 1939
4 Zylinder, 1911 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: sportiva biposto Roadster, Deutsch Bonnet
Teilnehmer: Walter Grell (CH)

The DB2 seems like something from a dream. Charles Deutsch and René Bonnet were inspired by the lines developed by Andreau, creator of the incredible aerodynamic Peugeot 402. They gave free reign to their talent and designed a bodywork where the design of the mudguards and the appendages are an example of ultimate elegance.

36. BMW 328, 1939
6 Zylinder, 1971 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Roadster BMW
Teilnehmer: Heiko Seekamp (D)

In June 1936 the motorcycling champion Ernst Henne had the honour of presenting this model which is still the brand’s most famous. This roadster with a tubular frame, bodywork in aluminium designed by Fiedler was an important milestone not only in the history of BMW, but also in the history of sports cars in general. The total production, between 1936 and 1960, was of 462, only 150 of which have survived.

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