Klasse C - Teilnehmer 2006

Speeding in the Airstream – Sports convertibles in the early 30s
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22. Chrysler 75, 1929
6 Zylinder, 4076 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: 2-door convertible, Chrysler
Teilnehmer: Robert Braunschweig (CH)

This 1929 Chrysler 75 Roadster is the first production-built car to feature a hydraulic brake system. Chrysler twice entered this model in the Le Mans 24 Hour Race.

24. Bugatti 40 A, 1929
4 Zylinder, 1625 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Grand Sport, Bugatti
Teilnehmer: Roland Jordi (CH)

The Bugatti car factory in Molsheim , France , built just two examples of this Bugatti 40 A. This is the sole surviving model, presented by its current owner following complete restoration.

26. Mercedes-Benz 710 SS, 1930
6 Zylinder, 7065 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Cabriolet A, Thrupp & Maberly
Teilnehmer: Frans van Haren (NL)

Thrupp & Maberly mounted a two-door, two-seater cabriolet on the chassis of the Mercedes-Benz 710 SS. Thanks to its aluminium superstructure and the resulting reduction in weight, it boasts particularly high performance.

28. Rolls-Royce Phantom I, 1932
6 Zylinder, 7668 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Springfield Roadster, Brewste
Teilnehmer: Alexander Bäggli (CH)

The chassis of the Phantom I produced in Springfield , USA , were given this impressive body by American coachbuilders Brewster. The car was delivered to Mechanicsville N.Y. in 1932, where it remained until the 1960s. It underwent comprehensive restoration from 2001 to 2006.

30. Bugatti 55, 1932
8 Zylinder, 2263 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: 2-seater Roadster, Bugatti
Teilnehmer: Antonius Meijer (F)

The design of the Bugatti 55 Roadster hails from Jean Bugatti, son of the legendary Ettore Bugatti. This body was built at the Bugatti factory and just 38 examples of the 55 were produced. Previous owners of this roadster include American fashion guru Ralph Lauren.

32. Invicta 4 1/2 Litre S, 1933
6 Zylinder, 4467 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Low Chassis Tourer, Corsica
Teilnehmer: Friedrich Gerards (D)

English coachbuilder Corsica was behind the design of this two-door Tourer body on the Invicta 4 1/2 Litre S Low Chassis. The heartbeat of this British thoroughbred is provided by the 4 1/2 litre engine that delivered around 150 hp.

34. Bugatti 46, 1934
8 Zylinder, 5000 cm³

Karosseriehersteller: Roadster, Ottin
Teilnehmer: Mark de Ferranti (GB)

This Bugatti Type 46 with a roadster body by Ottin has been owned by the de Ferranti family for more than 35 years and regularly competes in international rallies.

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