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1952 Hotchkiss Grégoire berline - No reserve For Sale by Auction

For sale by auction 13 September 2020 - Collection André Trigano by Artcurial Motorcars

French title
Chassis # 581

- Rare model (just 247 made)
- Technologically outstanding
- In a homogeneous state
- No reserve

According to M. A. Colin's book on the marque, this Hotchkiss Grégoire was delivered new on 28 March 1952 to a Mr. Desbordes, through the Pigeon dealership of Bordeaux. The car joined the Trigano collection in 1977, and had been registered since 1961 in Lot-et-Garonne. "This model was a commercial failure while representing a technical success," André Trigano told us. "Too far ahead of its time, like the Chrysler Airflow."
It is true that this car translated the ideas dear to the engineer J.-A. Grégoire: front-wheel drive, cantilever engine, cast aluminum structure, independent suspension with variable flexibility, and an aerodynamic shape. Even if some of these technologies had already been tested on the Tracta and other projects, it was a lot for one model. Plus, there was a brand new flat four engine. Despite the dynamic handling and the low fuel consumption, the high price, manufacturing issues, as well as challenging looks curtailed sales.
This example presents well and has benefited from a restoration some years ago, with the odo displaying 22, 663 km. It will certainly attract enthusiasts and those who appreciate out-of-the-box concepts and innovative technologies.


We inform buyers that all the vehicles in the collection have been little used during the last years as they are part of a museum collection. They are sold as presented and therefore require recommissioning before being driven on the public roads.

Estimate: 18 000 - 24 000 €

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