Description
DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1921, Amilcar was the most famous and successful of the many French voiturette (or cyclecar) manufacturers that proliferated after World War One. Designed by Edmond Moyet, the original Type CC was a sports car powered by a side-valve engine, followed by the more potent CGS of 1924, adding four-wheel braking, full pressure lubrication and quarter-elliptic springs. In addition to the sporting models Amilcar began offering a range of touring models, starting with the Model C4 of 1924. Introduced in 1925 and produced until 1927, the Model G utilised a chassis similar to the Type E with quarter-elliptic springs (later cars had cantilever springs at the rear) but a wheelbase reduced to 8 foot 6 inches, while the engine was detuned version of that found in the sporting CGS. The majority of Model G Amilcars wore Weymann fabric coachwork but cars exported to markets like England (where it was marketed as the 9hp under the RAC rating system) and Australia were often bodied locally, usually as tourers or saloons. With a bore and stroke of 60 x 95mm, the side-valve four-cylinder engine displaced 1074cc and was rated at 25 horsepower. The gearbox was a three-speed unit with a multi wet plate clutch. With a 4. 9:1 back axle ratio, the Model G was capable of reaching a speed around the 100 km/ h mark depending on the type of body. The Model G became Amilcar’s most popular touring model of the period and a number found their way to Australia when new, sold through local agents like T D Chapman of Sydney. In addition to the various vintage car clubs across Australia, Amilcar owners are well catered to by the Amilcar Register in the UK and the Cercle Pegase Amilar in France.
HISTORY
- Rare surviving Amilcar Model G tourer
- From long-term ownership
- Offered with No Reserve
Featured in Bill Boldiston’s book “The Amilcar in New South Wales” published back in 1992 (a copy of this valuable reference work is included with the car), this delightful 1925 Amilcar is understood have been in South Australia since before World War II. The previous owner Cec Taylor of Parramatta found an ad for the Amilcar placed in the Sydney Morning Herald by a gentleman named David Bion from Alberton, SA in 1977 and had the complete but dismantled car shipped across to NSW in crates. Taylor completely rebuilt the Amilcar, having the interior professionally retrimmed and a new hood made. Finished in white with contrasting brown upholstery, the Amilcar’s appearance has been enhanced with distinctive yellow wire wheels. Judging by the extensive receipt file, Taylor mechanically overhauled every part of the car. The current long-term Sydney custodian of the Model G bought the car from Taylor decades ago and has cherished it ever since. The engine was fully overhauled by specialist Rob Rowe Automotive of Riverstone, NSW in 2003 but has done very little mileage since. Boasting just owners for the past 44 years, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the more original Model G Amilcars left, with many survivors dismantled for parts or modified into specials over the years. Offered for sale without Reserve, this charming and affordable French vintage tourer is perfect for anyone looking to get involved with the thriving vintage sports car scene here in Australia.
Note: Shannons advise that all potential buyers research all vehicles before purchase to authenticate originality.
