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1924 Amilcar CGS Navigation
This CGS Amilcar was nicknamed the 'poor man's Bugatti' in its native France and was among the most successful small sports cars of the 1920s. The CGS of 1924 scaled 992 pounds and Amilcar promoted its small sports cars with a million-franc racing budget.
The CGS Amilcar certainly looked the part, with its doorless, pointed-tail bodywork and a 'racing' radiator. The illusion was somewhat spoiled when the hood was lifted revealing a flat-head, water-cooled, side valve, 1,074 cc, 4-cylinder engine developing 30 hp. Still, its performance was startlingly quick and its exhaust note piercingly 'sporting.' It has a top speed listed at 75 mph but works-tuned cars could exceed 85 mph. The car sold new for about $1,100.
This example has been restored in French blue with red leather and has been featured in many books and magazines. It was in the collection of Harry Resnick of Ellenville, New York. The collection was eventually disbanded and it seems that the Amilcar remained on the East Coast. It was given a restoration in the mid-2000s and then shown at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. A short time later, it entered the care of its current owner.
The CGS Amilcar certainly looked the part, with its doorless, pointed-tail bodywork and a 'racing' radiator. The illusion was somewhat spoiled when the hood was lifted revealing a flat-head, water-cooled, side valve, 1,074 cc, 4-cylinder engine developing 30 hp. Still, its performance was startlingly quick and its exhaust note piercingly 'sporting.' It has a top speed listed at 75 mph but works-tuned cars could exceed 85 mph. The car sold new for about $1,100.
This example has been restored in French blue with red leather and has been featured in many books and magazines. It was in the collection of Harry Resnick of Ellenville, New York. The collection was eventually disbanded and it seems that the Amilcar remained on the East Coast. It was given a restoration in the mid-2000s and then shown at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. A short time later, it entered the care of its current owner.
2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $80,000-USD $95,000
Sale Price :
USD $89,600
2016 The Finest : Aspen
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $110,000-USD $125,000
Lot was not sold
Recent Sales of the Amilcar CGS
(Data based on Model Year 1924 sales)
1924 Amilcar CGS Voiturette Chassis#: 261 Sold for USD$88,800 2019 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1923 Amilcar CGS Two Seater Chassis#: 7385 Sold for USD$89,600 2019 Bonhams : Amelia Island | ![]() ![]() |
1924 Amilcar Torpedo Roadster Chassis#: 41625 Sold for USD$11,500 2005 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia |
Amilcar CGSs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1924 Amilcar CGS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1924 Amilcar CGS3 | CGS 7385 | 2016 The Finest : Aspen | $110,000 | $125,000 |
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