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1191 [ 1602 ] Coup Chauffeur By Franay
| Model Information | |||||
| YEAR: | 1938 | SERIES: | 16th | ||
| MODEL BODY: | 1191 | MODEL CHASSIS: | 1602 | MODEL NAME: | Coup Chauffeur By Franay |
| VIN NUMBER: | 1602-2004 | THEFT NUMBER: | *MISSING* | BRIGGS/OTHER NUM: | *MISSING* |
| General Information | |||||
| STATUS: | Current Owner | STATUS DATE: | |||
| ACQUIRED WHERE: | ACQUIRED DATE: | ||||
ACQUIRED CONDITION: | Poor | OWNER: | Sophie | ||
OWNED LOCATION: | Les Mureaux, France | OWNED CONDITION: | Concours Ready | ||
| ORG DEALERSHIP: | DELIVERED DATE: | ||||
| Interior Information | Exterior Information | ||||
INTERIOR CODE: | PAINT CODE: | PAINT NAME: | |||
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | Interior made by Franay.
rear seating: 2 pullman + 2 foldaways,
wool made.
front seating (drivers seats) leather
made. | EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION: | black and cream white sedanca towncar. | ||
| Drivetrain Information | |||||
ENGINE: | 8CYL, 4620CC, 120HP | ENGINE SERIAL: | *MISSING* | ||
| TRANSMISSION: | 3 Speed Manual | ||||
| Other Information | |||||
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT: | radio, minibar, | ||||
VEHICLE HISTORY/ PROJECT STATUS: | This car arrived at Etablissements Barbezat on April 27, 1938 and sent to Franay to be made as a coupé chauffeur (sedanca towncar) by its first owner: Mrs Anchorena Fernandez. The car was displayed on Franay's booth at the 1938 Auto show and won the Prix d'Excellence - foreign cars at Palais Chaillot on June 26th, 1947 where it was shown by Ms Dadolle Dabadie (dressed by Maggy Rouff). It was featured in the movie Adorables créatures by Christian Jaque, with Edwige Feuillère, Danièle Darrieux and Daniel Gélin. It was also featured in the movie Le gorille vous salut bien, starring Lino Ventura. It was showcased at the 22 Salon Rétromobile in Paris. Participated in Bagatelle 22 show (France). Best of show Paris Deauville 22 (France). Participated in Salon du Coupé et du Cabriolet 23 (France). Participated in Villa d'Este 23 (Italy). Participated in Concours Eurostar Vincennes 23 (France). First prize pre-194 cars at Concours européen d'état et d'élégance de Mulhouse in 23 (France). Best of show Aveny 24 (France). Second prize pre-194 cars at 48 heures de Troyes 23 (France). Third prize Rallye Paris-Granville 25 (France). Prize of honour at Saint-Cloud 25 (France). Third prize at Le Touquet 26 (France). And since, many more prizes won. Featured in telefilm titled à droite toute. Used at various weddings. | ||||
| Vehicle Modifications | |||||
MODIFICATIONS: | Unique by Franay in 1938 for Mrs Ancorena Fernandez. | ||||
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