Concept Cars Home
Concours d'Elegance of America at St. John's
Gas Light 1900-1914
Jazz Age 1915-1928
Duesenberg Model A & X
Duesenberg Model J
Auburn & Cord
American Popular 1928-42
Classic Era Closed 1929-42
Classic Era Open 1929-33
Classic Era Open 1934-42
Pre-War European
American Post-War 1946-59
American Post-War 1960-70
Post-War European
Sports Racing
Post-War Sports 1960-70
Color & Chrome : The Fifties
Muscle Car
Drag Racing Late AFX
Lincoln
Continental
Mercedes-Benz : The first 125 Years
Chevrolet 100 Years
Indy Cars
Auburn V-12 Salon Style
GM Heritage Collection Display
Super Cars
Pre-War European Vehicles
1922 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model
1925 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
1926 Hispano Suiza H6B
1931 Voisin C20
1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
1935 Amilcar Pegase
1935 Hispano Suiza J12
1935 Jensen Shooting Brake
1935 MG NB
1935 MG PA
1936 Bentley 4¼ Liter
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K
 
  • Information on the 1931 Voisin C20
  • More photographs of the 1931 Voisin C20
    • 1931 Voisin C201931 Voisin C201931 Voisin C201931 Voisin C201931 Voisin C20
    1931 Voisin C20This 1931 one-off Voisin C20 has stood the test of time and has won. It was treated to a restoration and shown at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where the Voisin marque was the feature. It is powered by a rare V12 engine with sleeve-valves mated to a four-speed gearbox. The engine produces over 110 horsepower, which is more than adequate to carry this lightweight, aluminum art-deco vehicle to speeds reaching 150 km/h. It has a Demi-Berline style coachwork and was given the code-name, Mylord.

    This 1931 Voisin V-12 underslung chassis with 2-door saloon coachwork by Gabriel Voisin is the only known survivor. It seems fitting that Gabriel Voisin's surname should be an anagram for vision, as the French inventor often was ahead of his time when creating vehicles, whether they were intended to be driven or flown. In 1931, at the height of its so-called square angle period, Voisin introduced his C20 Simoun Demi-Berline, this 12-cylinder vehicle that originally sold for $7,800, a price few could afford during the Depression. It is believed that fewer than 100 Voisin-built cars still exist with this car being the most important and most valuable. Owned for many years by D. Cameron Peck, who only owned the finest cars on the planet. Mr. Peck sold the car to author, Gerald Rolph in 1951. Mr. Rolph owned the car from 1951 until 1984. In 1984, Mr. Rolph sold the car to the Blackhawk Collection where it has been on display ever since.

    In 2007 this vehicle was offered for sale by the Blackhawk Collection, marking the first time the vehicle has been offered for sale in many years. It did not take long to find a buyer.

    In 2009, it was awarded Best in Show at Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

    In 2010, this Voisin C20 V-12 Mylord Demi-Berline was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was sold for the sum of $2,750,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.

    Also photographed at :
  • Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction >> 1928-1937
  • Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction >> European Custom Coachwork French (1937-1953)
  • Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction >> 1920-1935
  • Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction >> Voisin Early 1927-1933

    •   Follow ConceptCarz on Twitter Follow ConceptCarz on Facebook  RSS News FeedSite Map   |  Contact   |  About Us   |  Terms Of Use / Privacy Policy  |  Links  |  carAuctionValues
    Vehicles  |  Wallpaper  |  Events  |  Price Guide  |  Motorsports  |  Articles
    Vehicle information, history, and specifications from concept to production.
    © 1998-2013 Conceptcarz.com