Description
Rosengart LR 539 SuperTraction Grand Luxe Cabriolet 1. 9 58 cv 1939 This car left the factory on 23 May 1939 and was delivered to engineer Roger Chambonneau in Caracas, Venezuela. Its whereabouts during the war remain unknown, but it resurfaced in France in 1971. Until 1976 the convertible was registered successively in Gironde, then in Saint-Crépin-Ibouvillers, before being sold to Germany. Photographs from that period show a partially dismantled car found in a barn. The new German owner, from Rhineland-Palatinate, undertook an initial restoration of the bodywork to get the convertible back on the road. After another change of ownership in 1996, the car underwent a complete, professional restoration from January 2000 to March 2003 by the specialist workshop Diemer & Dahlheimer in Saint-Ingbert, near Saarbrücken, experts in classic car restoration. The vehicle was fully rebuilt, and the original engine and gearbox were thoroughly overhauled. The leather seats and the soft top were entirely remade by an upholsterer. The full restoration history is comprehensively documented by original invoices and restoration photographs, kept by the owner. The restoration was a complex undertaking. Although the car was in its original condition, the paint, leather and all the wooden parts were heavily weathered. The bodywork was in relatively good condition, with only a few traces of rust. Following the restoration, the Super-Traction was re-registered on 17 March 2003, wearing its current two-tone livery of dark blue and cream. In 2011, the Super-Traction was acquired by its penultimate owner in Berlin and has since been used regularly for outings, including a trip to the Allgäu region. Over the years, further technical improvements have been made, notably a slight power increase achieved through a fresh engine rebuild, as well as an overhaul of the rear trailing arms, dampers and springs. The original bumpers and trim were reproduced, a very rare Delage clock was acquired and the electrical system was converted to 12 V. The penultimate owner, besides the Rosengart, also owned several classic Citroëns. In 2023 it was sold to a Bavarian collector of prestige pre-war cars. Beforehand, all identified faults had been corrected at a cost of around €20, 000. Unfortunately, the new Bavarian owner has suffered health problems and, on medical advice, must considerably scale back his lifestyle. As a result, a large part of his collection is being put up for sale, including this Rosengart in perfect running order, although he has not driven it since delivery. Specialist in importing performance cars, youngtimers and collector vehicles, I am offering this vehicle for import from Germany. Vehicle in Germany Proposed prices: Economy – €109, 890 Vehicle inspected and in perfect running order, with no deferred maintenance. Standard – €113, 290 Includes in addition a major inspection with oil change, brake repair following a period of inactivity and a new main inspection (HU). Supreme – €116, 690 Includes new classic Michelin X tyres, plus cavity and underbody protection with wax. The proposed prices include: ️ On-site vehicle inspection ️ Delivery ️ Import administrative formalities ️ WW provisional registration certificate ️ FFVE Collection file Etc. Kind regards, Killian Tassoni TCA - Brokerage/ Import Instagram: tca_courtier_automobile
