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The Atlas Babycar was a post-war French microcar that had a design rendered entirely in steel. It had a well-engineered chassis with a tubular frame, coil spring front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering, and cable brakes on all four wheels. It wore a modern roadster design with rounded, bulbous fenders, two-piece aluminum casting wheels, and a sloping rear deck.
Early in production, several different engine sizes were installed, with the final unit being a 175-cubic centimeter AMC single-cylinder engine. The 8.5-horsepower engine drove only the left rear wheel, via a Cardan shaft, to a cable-operated separate gear case incorporating a reverse gear. Starting was via a floor-mounted pull-lever in the cabin.
Luxury amenities found on the Atlas included doors, a folding windshield, built-in headlamps, and baroque grille and headlamp alloy castings.
The Atlas Company was a short-lived venture, with its existence not lasting much after its appearance at the 1953 Paris Salon.
This particular example was formerly part of the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum in Madison, Georgia. It was discovered in its original condition in France and has since been given a restoration.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
Early in production, several different engine sizes were installed, with the final unit being a 175-cubic centimeter AMC single-cylinder engine. The 8.5-horsepower engine drove only the left rear wheel, via a Cardan shaft, to a cable-operated separate gear case incorporating a reverse gear. Starting was via a floor-mounted pull-lever in the cabin.
Luxury amenities found on the Atlas included doors, a folding windshield, built-in headlamps, and baroque grille and headlamp alloy castings.
The Atlas Company was a short-lived venture, with its existence not lasting much after its appearance at the 1953 Paris Salon.
This particular example was formerly part of the Bruce Weiner Microcar Museum in Madison, Georgia. It was discovered in its original condition in France and has since been given a restoration.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2017
2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $60,000
Sale Price :
USD $30,250
2013 RM Auctions - THE BRUCE WEINER MICROCAR MUSEUM
Sale Price :
USD $60,375
Recent Sales of the Atlas Babycar 2S
(Data based on Model Year 1951 sales)
1951 Atlas Babycar 2S Chassis#: FH297 Sold for USD$30,250 2017 RM Auctions : Amelia Island | |
1951 Atlas Babycar Chassis#: FH297 Sold for USD$60,375 2013 RM Auctions - THE BRUCE WEINER MICROCAR MUSEUM |
Atlas Babycar 2Ss That Failed To Sell At Auction
1951 Atlas Babycar 2S's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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1951 Atlas Babycar 2S
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