1935 Rosengart LR130 Huivit Prototype
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Strong points
- Complete restoration to a high standard by a classic car specialist
- Exceptionally rare Rosengart prototype
- Reputed to be a unique creation for Rosengart's wife
- Superb condition and very unusual
- Excellent opportunity to acquire a pre-war rarity
The appeal
The pre-war French automotive landscape was full of small companies run by ingenious engineers producing fascinating cars.
Lucien Rosengart was one of them. He spotted a niche in the market for a small, inexpensive car. As well as building Austin Seven cars under licence, he developed his own cars, including the LR4, which was larger and wider than the Seven.
Very little is known about his cars, but this example is particularly attractive and rare. We are told that it is a 1935 LR130 Huivit cabriolet and that it was built as a one-off prototype for Rosengart's wife. The vendor has historical documents, title deeds and a newspaper article verifying this.
Restored to a high standard between 2018 and 2019 by the vendor, a well-known French collector of vintage vehicles, it is in superb condition. Inter-war classics hardly get more unusual, interesting or rare than this, and it is a rare treat for enthusiasts.
History and Documents
- Prototype built for Rosengart's wife, as confirmed by the seller's historical files
- Original newspaper dated 17 June 1983 covering the car on the front page
- We are told that the car was restored between 2018 and 2019
- The seller is a well-known collector of classic vehicles and very knowledgeable about these cars
Condition
- Beautifully finished in two-tone cream and brown through to the interior
- Restored to a high standard with attention to detail
- The paintwork and bodywork reflect the quality of this work and subsequent sparing use
- Elegant styling with long, low convertible lines and a practical rear boot
- We're told there are some light marks on the headlights
- But otherwise the car looks immaculate and in excellent condition
- The underside, in particular, is very well presented with many obvious rebuilds
- New matching convertible top in light brown
- Upholstered interior in matching brown
- Beautiful factory correct dashboard with well maintained 'OS' oval dials
- Steel wheels painted in matching brown for interior and wings
- Well maintained floors with no visible corrosion through, around or under the car
The Mechanics
- Rosengart 9bhp 4 cylinder engine with Rosengart cam cover logo
- We are told that the drums are slightly oval but can be replaced prior to sale
- The engine compartment is very well presented and looks factory correct
- The seller tells us that the engine works perfectly
- Suspension rebuilt with many new or reconditioned parts
- New spark plugs fitted with spare set fitted to upright
- Rear-wheel drive
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1935
- Make Rosengart
- Model Supertraction
- Colour Multicolour
- Odometer 14,591 Kilometres
- Engine size 1645
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Alsace
- Location International
- Country France
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