1953 Hotchkiss Grégoire Type JAG - Lot 24

Lot n° 24
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1953 Hotchkiss Grégoire Type JAG - Lot 24
1953 Hotchkiss Grégoire Type JAG - Serial number: 709 - Revolutionary engineering: aluminum monocoque chassis and front-wheel drive - Only 247 produced - History : Restored and engine rebuilt in 2018 - French registration - Without reserve Introduced in 1950, the Hotchkiss Grégoire embodies the automotive avant-garde of the post-war years. The brainchild of Jean Albert Grégoire, pioneer of front-wheel drive and light-alloy structures, this sedan was to revolutionize the industry with its innovative technical solutions: aluminum monocoque chassis, independent suspension and sophisticated powertrain. Unfortunately, being ahead of its time, it failed to find its public, due to high production costs and an atypical aesthetic. After producing just 247 examples, the Grégoire left the scene in 1954, becoming one of the rarest and most fascinating French automobiles of its time. The example we're offering for sale is one of the last produced. It is fitted with the Solex 30 PAAI carburetor, enabling its engine to develop 80 horsepower, a remarkable output for its time. Restored in the 2000s, this Hotchkiss Grégoire was acquired by its current owner in 2003. He then entered it in numerous motoring events. In 2018, the engine was restored by Gouyer Automobile. Although the gearshift tip requires repair, the whole unit is now a genuine collector's item, bearing witness to a little-known but fundamental part of French automotive history. Offering a rare combination of innovation, refinement and history, this Hotchkiss Grégoire is a unique opportunity for lovers of exceptional vehicles. Ready to take part in Hotchkiss Club gatherings, it will appeal to those in search of an exclusive automobile. 1953 Hotchkiss Grégoire JAG model - Serial number: 709 - Revolutionary engineering: aluminum monocoque chassis and front-wheel drive - Only 247 units produced - History tracked: restoration and engine rebuilt in 2018 - French registration document Presented in 1950, the Hotchkiss Grégoire embodied the automotive avant-garde of the post-war years. The brainchild of Jean Albert Grégoire, a pioneer of front-wheel drive and light alloy structures, this sedan was to revolutionize the industry with its innovative technical solutions: aluminum monocoque chassis, independent suspension and sophisticated engine. Unfortunately, ahead of its time, it failed to find its audience due to its high production cost and its atypical appearance. After only 247 units were produced, the Grégoire left the scene in 1954, becoming one of the rarest and most fascinating French cars of the time. The example we are offering for sale is one of the last produced. It is equipped with a Solex 30 PAAI carburetor, allowing its engine to develop 80 horsepower, a remarkable amount for the time. Restored in the 2000s, this Hotchkiss Grégoire was acquired by its current owner in 2003. He then entered it in numerous automotive events. In 2018, its engine was refurbished by the Gouyer Automobile garage. Although the gear lever tip requires repair, the whole is now a true collector's item, bearing witness to a little-known but fundamental part of French automotive history. Offering a rare combination of innovation, refinement and history, this Hotchkiss Grégoire is a unique opportunity for lovers of exceptional vehicles. Ready to participate in Club Hotchkiss gatherings, it will appeal to those in search of an exclusive automobile.
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