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C11 "Técalémit" 1927
 
This unique one-owner C11 was shown at Retromobile in 2003, having emerged from long hibernation four years earlier.It belonged to Mr C, one of the directors of the Tecalemit company, manufacturers of automobile filters, greasing and lubrication systems.

He ordered the car as a bare chassis (No.25753, engine No.25705) in April 1927 and commissioned this 5-7 tourer body with folding occasionals from the unknown coachbuilder responsible for the somewhat clumsy tail treatment.

By contrast, the windscreen lightens the line of the car (despite the enormous side luggage lockers similar to those so dear to Voisin's heart). The pedals too are unusual, the roller throttle seemingly inspired by aviation practice.

Other equipment linked to the proprietor's company distinguish the car from run-of-the-mill Voisins: large Tecalemit air and fuel filters, an automatic greasing system of the same make and a curious device at the rear of the engine whose function is unclear...

 
 

For the uninitiated, the "cônerie" on the left-hand side of the engine is not some item of special equipment, but the jack!
The car is visibly in usable original condition, and the engine still bears the lead seals fitted by the factory. One aspect, however, is not original: the radiator never sported a 'cocotte' in period, but a Tecalemit emblem (as did the fuel gauge).

(Thanks to Philippe B for the details of this interesting car)
 
Nice profile, but a little "heavy" rear design for the Voisin-Técalemit, a pity...
This compagny used sometimes the Voisin world records in its advertisements


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