Avions Voisin was founded in 1919 by Gabriel Voisin, a European engineer, and quickly became one of France’s most luxurious car brands. It lasted until 1939 but managed to create some incredible vehicles throughout its lifetime. Its most impressive and expensive vehicle to date was the Voisin Type C27 Aerosport Coupe.
What made it so unique was not just the styling but also the advanced engine that featured revolutionary technological improvements. Inside, the car was decorated with beautiful patterns and a convertible roof, which gave it the feel of absolute luxury. It’s quite rare to find one of these in a museum or a car gallery, as even today, this creation remains one of the world’s most prized and sought-after vehicles.
1936 Delahaye 135 Competition Court Figoni et Falaschi Coupe
The Delahaye 135 was used primarily for racing from the time it was released in 1935 up until the last unit was made in 1954. Around 2,000 of these were made, as the car became quite famous after winning the 1935 Alpine Rally. It had significantly more horsepower than most other racing vehicles, which set the 135 apart from almost every other car.
The 135 set all-time records in various racing competitions and was upgraded over the years to keep its advantages. In fact, John Crouch won the 1949 Australian Grand Prix driving a 135MS. What made this car so special was not just having such a powerful engine, but also its long and sporty body, and a wide wheelbase which provided great control.
1935 LaSalle
LaSalle was a popular vehicle made by General Motors' Cadillac division from 1927 up to 1940. The main goal behind its creation was to fill pricing gaps from the Cadillac, which was a relatively pricier option. The LaSalle's name was based on the famous French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who traveled across North America during the 17th century.
This was quite a beautiful car and was considered one of the more prestigious vehicles on the market at the time. The 1935 LaSalle featured a 5.3-liter monobloc V8 engine and sold around 32,000 units that year. Even today, the car looks fantastic, which is why it’s still being sold privately for tens of thousands of dollars.
1937 Cord 810/812
The 1937 Cord 810 and 812 were one of the first vehicles in the United States to feature headlights. Like early Porsches and Lamborghinis, these were hidden until they were manually opened. The 810 and 812 had a very unique build and looked nothing like the cars that we have today. Cord Automobile produced these for just two years, between 1936 and 1937.
This car broke many technological barriers and was a pioneer in many features that are considered standard today. It was one of the world’s first front-wheel-drives and had an independent front suspension. Buyers could purchase a much stronger version of the car that featured a V8 engine. The stronger model reached 170 horsepower, which was quite a lot back then.
Mercedes-Benz SSK
Mercedes is known as one of the world’s most advanced and luxurious automakers. This reputation dates back a long time and followed the German automaker even during the ‘20s and ‘30s. The Mercedes-Benz SSK was one of the company’s most famous and prestigious vehicles. It was one of the prides of the German nation and was built from 1928 up to 1932.
The SSK was built on the foundations of the Model K, a similar Mercedes vehicle that was more suitable for racing due to its shorter body. It was a two-door beast and managed to reach some impressive performance milestones for its time. Mercedes only built about forty of these in the four years it was sold, and only a handful of them are left today.