2025 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1930 BNC Model 527 Torpédo Sport Paris-Biarritz
SOLD $106,400
Estimate
$250,000 - $350,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
27119
Car Highlights
“The Caswell BNC” – Extremely Rare Survivor of Lesser-Known French Sports Car
Well-Documented History Since Arriving in the US, Circa 1942
Participated in Landmark American Sports Car Races Between 1947 and 1951
Achieved 8th Place at the Inaugural Watkins Glen Grand Prix in 1948
Painstakingly Restored to Concours Standards by Lowrey’s Auto Restoration
Offered with Exceptional File of Supporting Documentation
Technical Specs
136 CID Ford Flathead V-8 Engine
Single Stromberg 97 Downdraft Carburetor
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front Solid Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers
Rear Live Axle with Cantilever Leaf Springs
Saleroom Addendum
Please note that this lot is offered without reserve.