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Designer: Georges Paulin
Chassis Num: 705516

This roadster is equipped with a crank-down windscreen, which was patented by Georges Paulin. Similar to the 1937 Le Mans cars, it is powered by a four-cylinder engine with unique tuning advances developed by Emile Darl'mat.

Designed By Georges Paulin. Chassis number 705516. Collection of Chuck Swimmer

Source - Peterson Museum

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Designer: Georges Paulin
Chassis Num: 705516

1935 saw the introduction of the 402 at the Paris Show in October. It marked a turning point in the history of the Peugeot brand, which was ahead of all its French competitors in introducing aerodynamic bodies as standard. This is the famous 'Sochaux rocket' range, characterized by fluid lines and a shield-shaped grill to protect the headlights.

A total of 104 Peugeot 402 Darl'mat Special Sport Roadsters were crafted on the 402 chassis. They were upgraded at Darl'mat's shop with Cotal four-speed electro-mechanical gearboxes, before being shipped to Pourtout and fitted with the Paulin-designed bodies, formed from pieces of sheet aluminum hand-shaped and then nailed to wooden structures of ash framing that were then attached to the chassis.

Three Darl'mats finished in the top 10 overall at the 24 Hours of LeMans in 1937. Approximately 30 still survive today. This 1938 roadster has been faithfully restored.

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1937 Peugeot 402 Darl Mat
Year	1937
Make	Peugeot
Model	402 Darl Mat
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis	Aluminium
Production Years for Series	1937 - 1938
Body Designer	Georges Paulin
Weight	1015 kg \| 2238.1 lbs
Combined MPG	0.00

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number	705516

Engine
Engine Configuration	I
Cylinders	4
Aspiration/Induction	Supercharged
Displacement	2.00 L \| 122 cu in. \| 1999.6 cc.
Valves	8 valves. 2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	SOHC
Horsepower	70.00 BHP (51.5 KW) @ 4200.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	32.0 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	35.0 BHP / Liter
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
	Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Gears	4
Transmission	Manual

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