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Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, features 12 exemplary cars alongside paintings, photographs, sculpture, furniture, and fashion to spotlight the automobile’s transformative influence on art, design, and modern life between the world wars. Automobiles on this page are listed in chronological order.

1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”

Side view of a blue 1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”, with a large number '6'
Year: 1923
Designer: Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947
Producer: Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1956
Purpose: Racing
Engine: 90 bhp, 2-liter, single overhead camshaft straight-eight engine; derived from earlier Type 30
Chassis: 78-inch wheelbase; underslung suspension; reversed, quarter-elliptic leaf springs
Additional specs: Airfoil shape; three-speed transaxle; no fire wall between power plant and riding mechanic
Restoration: Replica built by Bob Sutherland using a 2-liter Type 35A engine and crankcase from a Type 30; completed in 1981
Lender: The Mathews Family, Woodside, CA

 

  • Three-quarter perspective of a blue 1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”, showing rear of the automobile with license plate, exhaust pipes, and a large number '6'

    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32, 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

  • Front of a blue 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet, with license plate, exhaust pipes, and a large number '6'

    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32, 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

  • Three-quarter perspective of a blue 1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”, the front of the automobile with a hand crank

    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32, 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

  • Front of a blue 1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”, with 'oval' grille.

    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32, 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

  • Open hood, revealing the engine of a blue 1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”

    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32 (detail), 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

  • Metal gear shift on a 1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”

    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32 (detail), 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

  • Hand crank and license plate on a blue 1923 Bugatti Type 32 “Tank de Tours”

    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32 (detail), 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

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    designed by Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1963; Type 32 (detail), 1923; 38 1/2 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 47 inches; Courtesy of the Mathews Family 2025.64; Photo by Sinh Truong

1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo

Side view of 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo
Year: 1925
Designer: after Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972
Producer: Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904
Purpose: Road
Engine: 6.7-liter, in-line, single overhead camshaft six-cylinder engine
Chassis: 133-inch wheelbase rigid front and rear axles, semi-elliptic leaf springs
Additional specs: Dual ignition; full-pressure lubrication; seven main-bearing crankshaft; four-wheel drum braking system with gearbox-driven brake booster
Restoration: Rebodied in the style of Jean Henri-Labourdette by Don Loweree and John Todd
Lender: North Collection, St. Michaels, MD

 

  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo, showing the back of the automobile

    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo, showing the front of the automobile

    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Front of a 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo, with grille and large head lights

    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo, showing dashboard, steering wheel, and front seat

    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Open hood, revealing the engine of a 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo

    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Center of a the steering wheel on a 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo

    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior rear door of a 1925 Hispano-Suiza H6B Labourdette Skiff‑Torpedo, showing a metal bird shape attached to leather

    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

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    designed by Jean Henri-Labourdette, French, 1888–1972; made by Hispano-Suiza, Barcelona, Spain, founded 1904; Skiff Torpedo, 1925; 63 inches x 17 feet 1 inches x 70 inches; North Collection 2025.239; Photo: Peter Harholdt

1927 Bugatti Type 35B Hellé-Nice Grand Prix

Side view of a 1927 Bugatti Type 35B Hellé-Nice Grand Prix
Year: 1927
Designer: Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947
Producer: Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1956
Purpose: Racing
Engine: The Bugatti Type 35 debuted with a 24-valve, single overhead camshaft straight-eight engine; this automobile was sold as a 2-liter Type 35C, then equipped with a 2.3-liter engine and supercharger for use by driver Hellé Nice.
Chassis: Hollow front axle; quarter-elliptic springs; chassis no. 4863
Additional specs: Four-speed nonsynchromesh gearbox; center-lock wheels with cast-in brake drums
Lender: William E. Connor II Collection

 

1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet

Side view of a 1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet, painted in the style of Sonia Delaunay
Year: 1928
Producer: Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919
Painter: Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch, born 1954
Purpose: Road
Engine: B14 model initially powered by a 1,539-cc four-cylinder powerplant, then upsized to a 1,628-cc engine
Chassis: Steel ladder frame, rigid front and rear axles
Additional specs: Four-wheel brakes; painted in the style of Sonia Delaunay
Lender: Edward Niedzweicki, Camarillo, CA
  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet, painted in the style of Sonia Delaunay

    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet, showing a spare tire on the back of the automobile

    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

  • Rear cabin window of a 1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet, painted in the style of Sonia Delaunay

    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

  • 'Bernadette Ramaekers' logotype painted on automobile exterior

    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

  • Citroën hood mascost on a 1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet, painted in the style of Sonia Delaunay

    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

  • Open hood, revealing the engine of a 1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet

    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

  • Interior of a 1928 Citroën B14 Faux Cabriolet, showing a front seat

    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

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    made by Citroën, Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France, founded 1919; decorated by Bernadette Ramaekers, Dutch; B14 Coupe, 1928; 71 inches x 13 feet 8 inches x 56 inches; Courtesy of Edward F. Niedzwiecki 2025.56; All images copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company, Photos by Josh Hway

1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider

Side view of a red 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider
Year: 1930
Designer: Ugo Zagato, Italian, 1890–1968
Producer: Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., Milan, Italy, founded 1910
Purpose: Racing
Engine: In-line supercharged, six-cylinder engine, dual overhead camshaft engine
Chassis: C-shaped frame rails, rigid axles, chassis no. 8513095
Additional specs: Variant Super-Sport and Grand Sport engines achieved top speeds of 103–110 mph
Lender: North Collection, St. Michaels, MD
  • Three-quarter perspective of a red 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider, showing head lights and grille on the front of the automobile

    designed by Ugo Zagato, Italian, 1890–1968; made by Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., Milan, Italy, founded 1910; 6C 1750, 1930; 51 inches x 13 feet 2 inches x 66 inches; North Collection; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Three-quarter perspective of a red 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider, showing spare tires on the back of the automobile

    designed by Ugo Zagato, Italian, 1890–1968; made by Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., Milan, Italy, founded 1910; 6C 1750, 1930; 51 inches x 13 feet 2 inches x 66 inches; North Collection; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Front view of red Alfa Romeo automobile

    designed by Ugo Zagato, Italian, 1890–1968; made by Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., Milan, Italy, founded 1910; 6C 1750, 1930; 51 inches x 13 feet 2 inches x 66 inches; North Collection; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider, showing steering wheel, and front seats

    designed by Ugo Zagato, Italian, 1890–1968; made by Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., Milan, Italy, founded 1910; 6C 1750, 1930; 51 inches x 13 feet 2 inches x 66 inches; North Collection; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a red 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider, showing dashboard, steering wheel, and foot pedals

    designed by Ugo Zagato, Italian, 1890–1968; made by Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., Milan, Italy, founded 1910; 6C 1750, 1930; 51 inches x 13 feet 2 inches x 66 inches; North Collection; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Open hood, revealing the engine of a red 1930 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Zagato Spider

    designed by Ugo Zagato, Italian, 1890–1968; made by Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A., Milan, Italy, founded 1910; 6C 1750, 1930; 51 inches x 13 feet 2 inches x 66 inches; North Collection; Photo: Peter Harholdt

1931 Bugatti Type 41 “Royale” Weinberger Cabriolet

Side view of a white 1931 Bugatti Type 41 “Royale” Weinberger Cabriolet
Year: 1931
Designer: Ettore Bugatti, French (born Italy), 1881–1947
Producer: Ludwig Weinberger, Munich, Germany, 1898–1953
Purpose: Road
Engine: 12.7-liter, 300-bhp, in-line, single overhead camshaft straight-eight engine, cast as a single block
Chassis: Channel-section steel frame rails, 21 feet long
Additional specs: Three-speed transaxle
Restoration Restored, including repair of cracked engine, and repainted after being purchased by Charles Chayne in New York in 1943
Lender: The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI
  • Side view of a white 1931 Bugatti Type 41 “Royale” Weinberger Cabriolet

    chassis made by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., Molshein, France, 1909-1963, body built by Ludwig Weinberger, Munich, Germany, 1898-1953; designed by Ettore Bugatti, French, born Italy, 1881-1947; designed by Jean Bugatti, French, born Germany, 1909–1939; Type 41 Royale Convertible, 1931; metal, chromium, glass, leather, rubber, wood; 62 1/2 x 233 x 82 1/2 inches; Henry Ford Museum, Gift of Charles and Esther Chayne 2025.15

  • Three-quarter perspective of a white 1931 Bugatti Type 41 “Royale” Weinberger Cabriolet

    chassis made by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., Molshein, France, 1909-1963, body built by Ludwig Weinberger, Munich, Germany, 1898-1953; designed by Ettore Bugatti, French, born Italy, 1881-1947; designed by Jean Bugatti, French, born Germany, 1909–1939; Type 41 Royale Convertible, 1931; metal, chromium, glass, leather, rubber, wood; 62 1/2 x 233 x 82 1/2 inches; Henry Ford Museum, Gift of Charles and Esther Chayne 2025.15

  • Elephant hood mascost on a 1931 Bugatti Type 41 “Royale” Weinberger Cabriolet

    chassis made by Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S., Molshein, France, 1909-1963, body built by Ludwig Weinberger, Munich, Germany, 1898-1953; designed by Ettore Bugatti, French, born Italy, 1881-1947; designed by Jean Bugatti, French, born Germany, 1909–1939; Type 41 Royale Convertible, 1931; metal, chromium, glass, leather, rubber, wood; 62 1/2 x 233 x 82 1/2 inches; Henry Ford Museum, Gift of Charles and Esther Chayne 2025.15

1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum

Side view of a concept car, 1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum, made mostly of wood
Year: 1936 (design) / 1987 (manufacture)
Designer: Le Corbusier, Swiss (active France), 1887–1965
Producer: Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italian, born 1938
Additional specs: Back seat reclines into a camp bed when positioned sideways
Lender: The Design Museum, London
  • Three-quarter perspective of a concept car, 1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum, made mostly of wood

    designed by Le Corbusier, Swiss-French, 1887-1965; made by Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italian, born 1938; Voiture Mininum, 1936/1988; beech wood with fabric roof and upholstered seat cushions; 55 1/8 x 141 3/4 x 70 7/8 inches; The Design Museum, London 2025.32; Images courtesy of London Design Museum

  • Three-quarter perspective of a concept car, 1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum, made mostly of wood

    designed by Le Corbusier, Swiss-French, 1887-1965; made by Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italian, born 1938; Voiture Mininum, 1936/1988; beech wood with fabric roof and upholstered seat cushions; 55 1/8 x 141 3/4 x 70 7/8 inches; The Design Museum, London 2025.32; Images courtesy of London Design Museum

  • Front of a concept car, 1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum, made mostly of wood

    designed by Le Corbusier, Swiss-French, 1887-1965; made by Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italian, born 1938; Voiture Mininum, 1936/1988; beech wood with fabric roof and upholstered seat cushions; 55 1/8 x 141 3/4 x 70 7/8 inches; The Design Museum, London 2025.32; Images courtesy of London Design Museum

  • Side view of a concept car, 1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum, made mostly of wood

    designed by Le Corbusier, Swiss-French, 1887-1965; made by Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italian, born 1938; Voiture Mininum, 1936/1988; beech wood with fabric roof and upholstered seat cushions; 55 1/8 x 141 3/4 x 70 7/8 inches; The Design Museum, London 2025.32; Images courtesy of London Design Museum

  • Three-quarter perspective of a concept car, 1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum, revealing a retractable roof

    designed by Le Corbusier, Swiss-French, 1887-1965; made by Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italian, born 1938; Voiture Mininum, 1936/1988; beech wood with fabric roof and upholstered seat cushions; 55 1/8 x 141 3/4 x 70 7/8 inches; The Design Museum, London 2025.32; Images courtesy of London Design Museum

  • Interior of a concept car, 1936 Le Corbusier Voiture Minimum, showing steering wheel, and front seat

    designed by Le Corbusier, Swiss-French, 1887-1965; made by Giorgetto Giugiaro, Italian, born 1938; Voiture Mininum, 1936/1988; beech wood with fabric roof and upholstered seat cushions; 55 1/8 x 141 3/4 x 70 7/8 inches; The Design Museum, London 2025.32; Images courtesy of London Design Museum

1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court

Side view of a 1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court
Year: 1937
Designer: Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978
Producer: Automobiles Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954
Purpose: Built for show in the 1937 Paris Auto Salon
Engine: 3.5-liter, in-line, 115-hp, six-cylinder OHV engine with three carburetors
Chassis: 2.7 meters in length; chassis no. 48563
Additional specs: This design allowed Figoni to file for four French patents: no. 827640, for the aerodynamic design that stabilized the front fenders; no. 800427, for the crank-operated, disappearing front windshield; no. 800723, for the lightweight competition tubular seats; and no. 801728, for the disappearing convertible top.
Restoration: Initially restored by the Figoni workshop, with assistance from Delahaye and Hermès in 1948–49; Miles Collier rebuilt the engine and restored and repainted the car after acquiring it in 2001; retains original leather interior
Lender: Miles Collier Collection at the Revs Institute for Automotive Research, Naples, FL
  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court

    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; 53 inches x 15 feet 3 inches x 69 inches; Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, FL 2025.188; © 2025 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Front of 1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court, with head lights and grille

    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, active 1894–1954; leather interior by Hermes, French, founded 1837; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; engine: six-cylinder in-line pushrod engine, two valves per cylinder, 3557 cc, 160 hp at 4200 rpm.; wheelbase: 116 inches; Revs Institute, Inc., Naples, Florida; © 2024 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Front grille of a 1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court

    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; 53 inches x 15 feet 3 inches x 69 inches; Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, FL 2025.188; © 2025 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Handle on a 1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court

    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; 53 inches x 15 feet 3 inches x 69 inches; Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, FL 2025.188; © 2025 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • 'Figoni & Falaschi ' logotype attached to automobile exterior

    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; 53 inches x 15 feet 3 inches x 69 inches; Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, FL 2025.188; © 2025 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a 1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court, showing dashboard, steering wheel, and front seat

    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; 53 inches x 15 feet 3 inches x 69 inches; Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, FL 2025.188; © 2025 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a 1937 Delahaye Type 135MS Figoni et Falaschi Competition Court, showing dashboard, steering wheel, and front seat

    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; 53 inches x 15 feet 3 inches x 69 inches; Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, FL 2025.188; © 2025 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

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    designed by Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978; made by Delahaye, Paris, France, active 1894–1954; Type 135MS Special Roadster, 1937; 53 inches x 15 feet 3 inches x 69 inches; Miles Collier Collections at Revs Institute, Naples, FL 2025.188; © 2025 Revs Institute, Photo: Peter Harholdt

1937/1938 Delage D8-120S Chapron Cabriolet

Side view of a 1938 Delage D8-120S Chapron Cabriolet
Year: 1937/1938
Designer: Henri Chapron, French, 1886–1978
Producer: Delage, Levallois-Perret, France, active 1905–1953
Purpose: Racing
Engine: 4.7-liter, 120 bhp overhead valve straight-eight engine
Chassis: Low (the “S” in D8-120S stands for surbaissé, or “lowered”); with independent A-arms, semi-elliptic leaf springs, and solid rear axle
Additional specs: Four-speed Cotal electromatic preselector transmission; large, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes
Lender: Paul and Linda Gould, Pawling, NY
  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1938 Delage D8-120S Chapron Cabriolet

    designed by Henri Chapron, French, 1886–1978; made by Delage, Levallois-Perrier, France, active 1905-1953; D8-120, 1937; 65 1/2 inches x 17 feet 7 inches x 74 inches; Courtesy of Linda and Paul Gould; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1938 Delage D8-120S Chapron Cabriolet

    designed by Henri Chapron, French, 1886–1978; made by Delage, Levallois-Perrier, France, active 1905-1953; D8-120, 1937; 65 1/2 inches x 17 feet 7 inches x 74 inches; Courtesy of Linda and Paul Gould; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Front of 1938 Delage D8-120S Chapron Cabriolet, with head lights and grille.

    designed by Henri Chapron, French, 1886–1978; made by Delage, Levallois-Perrier, France, active 1905-1953; D8-120, 1937; 65 1/2 inches x 17 feet 7 inches x 74 inches; Courtesy of Linda and Paul Gould; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Car badge with the Delage logotype

    designed by Henri Chapron, French, 1886–1978; made by Delage, Levallois-Perrier, France, active 1905-1953; D8-120, 1937; 65 1/2 inches x 17 feet 7 inches x 74 inches; Courtesy of Linda and Paul Gould; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a 1938 Delage D8-120S Chapron Cabriolet, showing dashboard, steering wheel, and front seats

    designed by Henri Chapron, French, 1886–1978; made by Delage, Levallois-Perrier, France, active 1905-1953; D8-120, 1937; 65 1/2 inches x 17 feet 7 inches x 74 inches; Courtesy of Linda and Paul Gould; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Open hood, revealing the engine of a 1938 Delage D8-120S Chapron Cabriolet

    designed by Henri Chapron, French, 1886–1978; made by Delage, Levallois-Perrier, France, active 1905-1953; D8-120, 1937; 65 1/2 inches x 17 feet 7 inches x 74 inches; Courtesy of Linda and Paul Gould; Photo: Peter Harholdt

1936/1937 Voisin Type C28 Aérosport Coupe

 

Side view of a 1937 Voisin Type C28 Aérosport Coupe

 

Year: 1936/1937
Designer: Gabriel Voisin, French, 1880–1973
Producer: Avions Voisin, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, 1905–1946
Purpose: Road
Engine: 3.3-liter, six-cylinder, 103-horsepower sleeve-valve engine; (made use of sliding bands in lieu of conventional poppet valves)
Additional specs: Four-speed Voisin-Cotal preselector transmission; streamlined shape influenced by earlier airplanes manufactured by Voisin; achieved speeds up to 90 mph
Lender: Keller Collection, Petaluma, CA

 

  • Side view of a 1937 Voisin Type C28 Aérosport Coupe

    made by Avions Voisin, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, 1905–1946; C28 Aérosport, 1936; aluminum alloy with riveted construction and fabric-covered roof; 65 inches x 16 feet 2 inches x 58 inches; On loan from Private Collector 2025.288; Photo: Michel Zumbrunn

  • Three-quarter perspective of a 1937 Voisin Type C28 Aérosport Coupe

    made by Avions Voisin, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, 1905–1946; C28 Aérosport, 1936; aluminum alloy with riveted construction and fabric-covered roof; 65 inches x 16 feet 2 inches x 58 inches; On loan from Private Collector 2025.288; Photo: Michel Zumbrunn

  • Front view of a vintage Voisin automobile

    made by Avions Voisin, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, 1905–1946; C28 Aérosport, 1936; aluminum alloy with riveted construction and fabric-covered roof; 65 inches x 16 feet 2 inches x 58 inches; On loan from Private Collector 2025.288; Photo: Michel Zumbrunn

1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe

Side view of a silver and red 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe
Year: 1938
Designer: Giuseppe Figoni, French (born Italy), 1894–1978
Producer: Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959
Purpose: Sporting; could be equipped for racing
Engine: 4-liter, six-cylinder ohv engine; fitted with three carburetors, 170 bhp
Chassis: Ladder frame; independent wishbones; live rear axle; chassis no. 90103
Additional specs: Fingertip-actuated lever permitted instant shifts without having to remove hand from steering wheel
Restoration: Hidden headlights; repainted gray with red fenders; retains original engine, driveline, and body
Lender: J. W. Marriott Collection, Bethesda, MD
  • Three-quarter perspective of a silver and red 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe

    made by Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959; T150C-SS Teardrop Coupe, 1938; steel chassis, aluminum alloy body; 50 inches x 14 feet 6 inches x 64 inches; Collection of J.W. Marriott, Jr. 2025.47; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Silver car door of a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe

    made by Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959; T150C-SS Teardrop Coupe, 1938; steel chassis, aluminum alloy body; 50 inches x 14 feet 6 inches x 64 inches; Collection of J.W. Marriott, Jr. 2025.47; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Front windshield with wipers on a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe

    made by Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959; T150C-SS Teardrop Coupe, 1938; steel chassis, aluminum alloy body; 50 inches x 14 feet 6 inches x 64 inches; Collection of J.W. Marriott, Jr. 2025.47; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Silver hood of a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe

    made by Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959; T150C-SS Teardrop Coupe, 1938; steel chassis, aluminum alloy body; 50 inches x 14 feet 6 inches x 64 inches; Collection of J.W. Marriott, Jr. 2025.47; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe, showing dashboard, steering wheel, and front seat

    made by Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959; T150C-SS Teardrop Coupe, 1938; steel chassis, aluminum alloy body; 50 inches x 14 feet 6 inches x 64 inches; Collection of J.W. Marriott, Jr. 2025.47; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Opened door of a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe, revealing front seats made of red leather

    made by Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959; T150C-SS Teardrop Coupe, 1938; steel chassis, aluminum alloy body; 50 inches x 14 feet 6 inches x 64 inches; Collection of J.W. Marriott, Jr. 2025.47; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Open hood, revealing the engine of a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe

    made by Talbot-Lago, Suresnes, France, active 1936–1959; T150C-SS Teardrop Coupe, 1938; steel chassis, aluminum alloy body; 50 inches x 14 feet 6 inches x 64 inches; Collection of J.W. Marriott, Jr. 2025.47; Photo: Peter Harholdt

1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet

Side view of a glossy black 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet.
Year: 1939
Designer: Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950
Producer: Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, active 1909–1956
Purpose: Racing
Engine: 3.3-liter, dual overhead camshaft, supercharged inline-eight
Chassis: Ultra-low; chassis no. 57808
Additional specs: Rubber engine mounts; Lockheed-designed hydraulic brakes with twin master cylinders; Allinquant telescopic shock absorbers
Lender: Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles, CA
  • Three-quarter perspective of a glossy black 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet.

    designed by Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, 1909–1963, Type 57C "Shah", 1939; 51 inches x 78 inches x 16 feet 1 inches; Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles 2025.01; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Front of 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet, with distinctive 'horseshoe' grille.

    designed by Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, 1909–1963, Type 57C "Shah", 1939; 51 inches x 78 inches x 16 feet 1 inches; Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles 2025.01; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • The automobile trunk of a glossy black 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet 016, with a chrome fin down the middle.

    designed by Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, 1909–1963, Type 57C "Shah", 1939; 51 inches x 78 inches x 16 feet 1 inches; Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles 2025.01; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Three-quarter close-up perspective of just the front of a 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet.

    designed by Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, 1909–1963, Type 57C "Shah", 1939; 51 inches x 78 inches x 16 feet 1 inches; Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles 2025.01; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • A head light (behind a chrome grille) on a 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet.

    designed by Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, 1909–1963, Type 57C "Shah", 1939; 51 inches x 78 inches x 16 feet 1 inches; Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles 2025.01; Photo: Peter Harholdt

  • Interior of a 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet, showing dashboard, steering wheel, and front seat

    1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet

  • Open hood, revealing the engine of a 1939 Bugatti Type 57C Vanvooren Cabriolet

    designed by Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, 1909–1963, Type 57C "Shah", 1939; 51 inches x 78 inches x 16 feet 1 inches; Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles 2025.01; Photo: Peter Harholdt

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    designed by Carrosserie Vanvooren, Courbevoie, France, active 1888–1950; made by Automobiles Ettore Bugatti, Molsheim, France, 1909–1963, Type 57C "Shah", 1939; 51 inches x 78 inches x 16 feet 1 inches; Collection of Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles 2025.01; Photo: Peter Harholdt

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