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1926 Salmson Type AL GSS

Sports Tourer
Bonhams Les Grandes Marques du Monde 2021
Wednesday, 3 March - Wednesday, 10 March 2021
€115,000 ($136,850)
Sale Price
€100,000 - €140,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
10 March 2021
Sold Date
124
Lot Number
#3
Older restoration
Bonhams
Auction House
Chassis no. 99; Engine no. 99. Blue over dark red leather. RHD. 1,086cc twin cam four-cylinder, dual SU carburetors, 4-speed, single sidemount spare, vee windshield, black cloth tonneau cover, Marchal headlights, 4-wheel drum brakes, siren, modern parking lights and turn signals.

Evaluation: Used in competition since new, erratically documented in period photographs and magazines. Metal hood and fenders, fabric covered passenger tonneau. Presented in aged and used condition with road grime on the chassis and an engine that has been driven but also looked after, the best way for a competition-oriented voiturette to be kept.

Bottom Line: Eligible, and even sought, for many enjoyable events, this diminutive Salmson is a sound value at this price. It offers performance, rarity and a (loosely) documented period competition history in a car that can be used as-is with charm and patina that would be ruined by restoration attempts.

by Rick Carey
18 March 2021
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