Classe B - Open Cars 2005

1930-1939: Open Cars “Flamboyances et extravagances”

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16. Duesenberg J, 1931
8 Zylinder, 2465 cm³

Carrozzeria: Convertible Sedan, Franay
Concorrente: James Glickenhaus (USA)

The Duesenberg J with Franay Carrozzeriawork on an extended chassis was exhibited to great acclaim at the 1931 Paris Motor Show. The Paris outlet of E.Z. Sadovic subsequently managed to sell 14 Duesenbergs between October and January. The first owner of this model was Queen Marie of Yugoslavia, who was evidently impressed by its safe handling. The car was then purchased by a Peruvian Duesenberg collector, who left the vehicle in Paris, however. It has been in the United States since the 1940s and has been brought back to Europe for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este by its current owner, James Glickenhaus of New York.

18. Bentley 8 Litre, 1931
6 Zylinder, 8000 cm³

Carrozzeria: Boat-Tail Tourer, Barker
Concorrente: Etienne Veen (CH)

L’auto è stata realizzata in luglio 1931 da Barker usando una telaio corto da 8 litri. Il modello, presentato al Motor Show, fu consegnato nello stesso anno a Sir P. Malcolm Stewart. E’ uno dei sei modelli basati sul telaio corto da 8 litri ancora rimasti.

20. Mercedes-Benz 500 K, 1936
8 Zylinder, 5019 cm³

Carrozzeria: Cabriolet A, Mercedes-Benz
Concorrente: Norberto Ferreti (I)

Al pari della 540 K, questa Mercedes-Benz 500 K monta un sovralimentatore realizzata nello stabilimento Mercedes-Benz di Sindelfingen. Questa autovettura è stata venduta tramite la rete commerciale Mercedes-Benz in Inghilterra.

22. SS Jaguar 100, 1937
6 Zylinder, 3485 cm³

Carrozzeria: Roadster, SS Cars Ltd.
Concorrente: Peter Kraus (D)

Negli anni Trenta, Sir William Lyons, fondatore della marca, cambiò la ragione sociale da SS Cars Ltd. in Jaguar, brand name che esiste tuttora.. L’uomo di spettacolo tedesco Peter Kraus ha fatto restaurare questa vettura sportiva sotto la sua supervisione ed egli stesso ha partecipato ai lavori. Questa è la prima volta che l’auto viene presentata al pubblico dopo il restauro.

24. Cord 812, 1937
8 Zylinder, 4617 cm³

Carrozzeria: Sportsman Supercharged, Cord
Concorrente: Giulio Caimi (I)

Il particolare disegno della Cord 812 è frutto della creatività di Gordon Buehring. Su un totale di 194 unità costruite, 64 erano dotate di un sovralimentatore che permetteva di raggiungere i 180 km/ora.

26. Bentley 4 1/4 Litre, 1937
6 Zylinder, 4250 cm³

Carrozzeria: Roadster, Vanden Plas
Concorrente: Barry G. Hon (USA)

This 4 1/4 Litre Bentley is one of just two built by Vanden Plas. It is particularly light, which makes for excellent handling characteristics. Its elegant contours lend this open roadster a very special exterior.

28. Bugatti Type 57, 1937
8 Zylinder, 3257 cm³

Carrozzeria: Cabriolet, Graber
Concorrente: Jack Bram Ruben (NL)

The highly successful Bugatti Type 57 was available with chassis providing varying engine output. Swiss coachbuilder Hermann Graber, whose reputation extended beyond his home country, created special bodies for numerous Type 57 Bugatti models. This car was restored by its longstanding previous owner in the United States and now goes on show in Europe again after a long absence.

30. Peugeot 402 Darl’Mat, 1938
4 Zylinder, 2000 cm³

Carrozzeria: Cabriolet, Pourtout
Concorrente: Philippe Boulay (F)

The well-known Paris Peugeot dealer Darl’Mat commissioned the stylist Paulin, who was also responsible for the Peugeot Eclipse Cabriolet, with designing a sports version based on the 402. In 1937, three Peugeot 402 Darl’Mat models successfully entered the Le Mans 24 Hour Race. In all, just 105 units of this model were built: 53 roadsters, 20 coupés and 32 cabriolets.

32. BMW 328, 1938
6 Zylinder, 2000 cm³

Carrozzeria: Roadster, BMW
Concorrente: Franco Cavalieri (I)

In June 1936, motorcycle champion Ernst Henne had the honour of presenting this new model. The car was not just a milestone for the BMW brand but also a very important and successful vehicle in the history of motor racing. A total of 462 examples were built. Today some 150 remain in the hands of collectors or museums.

34. Alfa Romeo 6C 2300B, 1938
6 Zylinder, 2300 cm³

Carrozzeria: Cabriolet, Ramseier Worblaufen
Concorrente: Koni Lutziger (CH)

This Alfa Romeo was specially built for the 1938 Geneva Motor Show by Carrosserie Worblaufen, Fritz Ramseier. Its aluminium body and leather interior have never been restored to date and are in their original condition. The car’s first owner had to pay more than CHF 12,000 to have the body built (without chassis).

36. Maybach DS 8 Zeppelin, 1938
12 Zylinder, 7000 cm³

Carrozzeria: Cabriolet, Spohn
Concorrente: Friedhelm Loh (D)

Coachbuilders Spohn of Ravensburg on Lake Constance produced numerous cars on chassis built by the Maybach company in Friedrichshafen. This two-seater cabriolet is striking for its elegant lines and balanced proportions.

38. Bugatti Type 57C, 1939
8 Zylinder, 3257 cm³

Carrozzeria: Cabriolet, Gangloff
Concorrente: Frans Van Haren (NL)

The supercharged Bugatti Type 57 received its body from Gangloff by special request of its first owner, who was inspired by a design by Figoni & Falaschi. This elegant cabriolet is once again on show in Europe after a long absence.

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