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Discover the rare and exquisite pre-WWII automobiles including Alfa Romeo 8C 2900, Bucciali TAV 8-32 Saoutchik, Bugatti Tipo 57C, and more. Learn about their unique features and the exceptional craftsmanship that went into creating these automotive marvels.
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ROAD MARVELS Extraordinary cars from before WW II
2.9 Liter In line 8 cylinder engine. Only 20 were built from 1937 to 1939. The model shown won the 2008 “Concours d'Elegance” at Pebble Beach.
4.9 Liter V12 engine. Built in 1931. One of the world’s first front wheel drive autos.
3.3 Liter In line 8 cylinder engine. Built in1939. Wedding gift to Xá of Persia from the government of France.
4.5 liter V12 engine Only 5 were built from 1938 to 1946.
In line 7.1 liter 6 cylinder engine. Built in 1931. Won the “Concours d’Elégance” of Villa d'Este in 2007.
24 liter 12 cylinder aircraft engine. Power estimated at 600 HP. Only one built in 1933. Set 47 world speed records.
7.7 liter 6 cylinder in line engine. One built in Belgium in the 30s. Bought at auction by a Japanese businessman for 1.5 million dollars .
4.9 liter V12 engine. One built in 1931.
Talbot-Lago T150 C Figoni et Falaschi “Goutte d'Eau” 4 liter 6 cylinder in line engine. Only 16 ever built. Today valued at 3 million dollars.
What craftsmen they were . . . The End