The car was especially designed for Dr. Armand Esders, a clothing manufacturer, who ordered a car without any headlights as this would impair the beautiful design. He had, as he said, no plans to drive after sunset anyhow.
| Engine: | 12.8 litres monoblock 8-cylinder in line |
| 2 sparkplugs per cylinder, 1 carburettor Bugatti type | |
| Power: | 260 bhp - 1700 rpm |
| Torque: | 200 nm |
| Top speed: | 160 km/h plus |
| Brakes: | mechanical - cable operated |
| Transmission: | 3 forward, 1 reverse |
| Dimensions: | 4.3 m !!! wheelbase, 1.6 m track |
| Wheels: | cast aluminum |
The car is rebuild first without and later fitted with headlamps at the Musée Nationale de l'Automobile, Mulhouse, France.
Pois é, foi encomendado por um costureiro que não quis faróis para não estragar o design e além disso disse que não iria dirigi-lo a noite... cada louco sua mania
Tá bom! Tratando-se de uma peça exclusiva, justifica-se qualquer excentricidade...
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