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Rochet-Schneider Type 11000 Torpédo – c. 1913
The item was sold for 43 332 €
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Rochet-Schneider Type 11000 Torpédo – c. 1913
French period registration title
Sold without contrôle technique
Based in Lyon, Rochet-Schneider was one of the very first French carmakers, its first models appearing in 1894, shortly after Benz and Peugeot. By the early 100s, Rochet-Schneider had established itself as a top-of-the-range manufacturer, producing cars similar to Panhard and Mercedes.
After a short period of turbulence, the factory returned to prosperity around 1910, thanks in particular to the Zenith carburetors designed by its then Managing Director, and the launch of a new, very extensive range. President Raymond Poincaré acquired a Rochet-Schneider to fulfill his official duties.
The 11000 model, featuring a 2.6-litre 4-cylinder monobloc engine, was launched in early 1912, receiving approval from the Service des Mines in February of that year. It was produced until the end of 1914.
The sublime torpedo which illustrates these pages was probably produced between late 1912 and early 1913. A registration document dated July 31, 1913 (drawn up in Angoulême) still accompanies it, while the old registration document in the name of Georges Goffoz seems to indicate that he acquired it in 1976 in the Loire region.
Rochet-Schneiders are rare, and this 100% original torpedo, with its century-old leathers and lovely bodywork, is an incredible testimony to this Lyon-based company. It will delight antique enthusiasts in search of indisputable authenticity...
French period registration title
Sold without contrôle technique
Based in Lyon, Rochet-Schneider was one of the very first French carmakers, its first models appearing in 1894, shortly after Benz and Peugeot. By the early 100s, Rochet-Schneider had established itself as a top-of-the-range manufacturer, producing cars similar to Panhard and Mercedes.
After a short period of turbulence, the factory returned to prosperity around 1910, thanks in particular to the Zenith carburetors designed by its then Managing Director, and the launch of a new, very extensive range. President Raymond Poincaré acquired a Rochet-Schneider to fulfill his official duties.
The 11000 model, featuring a 2.6-litre 4-cylinder monobloc engine, was launched in early 1912, receiving approval from the Service des Mines in February of that year. It was produced until the end of 1914.
The sublime torpedo which illustrates these pages was probably produced between late 1912 and early 1913. A registration document dated July 31, 1913 (drawn up in Angoulême) still accompanies it, while the old registration document in the name of Georges Goffoz seems to indicate that he acquired it in 1976 in the Loire region.
Rochet-Schneiders are rare, and this 100% original torpedo, with its century-old leathers and lovely bodywork, is an incredible testimony to this Lyon-based company. It will delight antique enthusiasts in search of indisputable authenticity...