1927 BNC 527 - Lot 65

1927 BNC 527 Series 27150 Restored French registration 120 000 / 150 000 BNC was a commercially successful firm in the 1920s, its light sports cars often the successful rivals of Amilcar and Salmson. Production lasted only from 1924 to 1931. BNC also produced touring models, although their primary vocation was competition. In 1923, Lucien Bollack and his banker friend René Netter set up a new company to manufacture cyclecars and sports and racing cars. They named it BNC for Bollack, Netter et Compagnie. From 1920 to 1936, "Bollack Netter Compagnie" created several highly coveted sports models in the 1,100 cm3 class. From 1927 onwards, BNC suffered the same fate as a number of small French manufacturers, as the firm faced financial difficulties. Charles de Ricou took over the reins a year later and launched a racing program, equipping the 527 models with 4-cylinder Ruby engines and Cozette compressors. The short-lived Type 52 is the forerunner of the Type 527 and its emblematic sloping honeycomb radiator with rounded edge, which made the brand famous from 1927 to 1931. The economic crisis of 1929 halted the brand's development, and the factory closed shortly afterwards. André Sirejols, an experienced BNC pilot (whose collection was auctioned in Fontainebleau by Maitre Osenat in the 1980s), continued to represent the brand from his workshop in Levallois. The engine is also a great performer. For example, in 1926, BNC finished 3rd in the "Grand Prix des Voiturettes de l'ACF", at Miramas. In 1928, in the 1100cc class, BNC completed a one-two finish at the 1927 Bol d'Or and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. "We all know that it was the big foreign brands that took the lion's share of the large-displacement races. Fortunately for us, France's honor was saved by B.N.C. Anyone who loves cars will remember the 2270 km 669 covered in 24 hours by Doré and Treunet in a production B.N.C.". La Vie Automobile 09/1928 about the 24H du Mans. The model offered for sale is a BNC 527 (Sirejol chassis) equipped with a SCAP ENGINE mated to a 4-speed gearbox and fitted with an axle without differential. The car was restored by the owner a few years ago and is in beautiful condition. The test drive revealed a high-performance car that's a pleasure to drive. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare car, a rare French car that can compete on the track with the Bugattis. 1927 BNC 527 Series 27150 Restored French registration 120 000 / 150 000 BNC was a commercially successful firm in the 1920s, its light sports cars often the successful rivals of Amilcar and Salmson. Production lasted only from 1924 to 1931. BNC also produced touring models, although their primary vocation was competition. In 1923, Lucien Bollack and his banker friend René Netter set up a new company to manufacture cyclecars and sports and racing cars. They named it BNC for Bollack, Netter et Compagnie. From 1920 to 1936, "Bollack Netter Compagnie" created several highly coveted sports models in the 1,100 cm3 class. From 1927 onwards, BNC suffered the same fate as many small French manufacturers, facing financial difficulties. Charles de Ricou took over the reins a year later and launched a racing program, equipping the 527 models with 4-cylinder Ruby engines and Cozette compressors. The short-lived Type 52 is the forerunner of the Type 527 and its emblematic sloping honeycomb radiator with rounded edge, which made the brand famous from 1927 to 1931. The economic crisis of 1929 halted the brand's development, and the factory closed shortly afterwards. André Sirejols, an experienced BNC driver (whose collection was auctioned in Fontainebleau by Maitre Osenat in the 1980s), continued to represent the brand from his workshop in Levallois. The engine is also a great performer. For example, in 1926, BNC finished 3rd in the "Grand Prix des Voiturettes de l'ACF", at Miramas. In 1928, in the 1100cc class, BNC completed a one-two finish at the 1927 Bol d'Or and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. "We know that it was the big foreign makes that took the lion's share of the large-displacement races. Fortunately for us, France's honor was saved by B.N.C. Anyone who loves cars will remember the 2270 km 669 covered in 24 hours by Doré and Treunet in a production B.N.C.". La Vie Automobile 09/1928 about the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The model offered for sale is a BNC 527 (Sirejol chassis) equipped with a SCAP ENGINE mated to a 4-speed gearbox and fitted with an axle without differential. The car was restored by the owner a few years ago and is in beautiful condition. The test drive revealed a high-performance car that's a pleasure to drive. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a very rare car, one of the few French cars that can compete on