Roadster
Chassis #: 002490
Charles Mochet, a French individual, produced pedal-powered cars dubbed the Velocars. After Charles passed away in 1934, his widow and son Georges carried on his business. After World War II, Georges designed a tube-frame microcar designed to conform to the sans permis class where no license was required. The cars were minimalistic and powered by a 125cc two-stroke engine. The suspension was comprised of coils springs in the front and the rear. Braking was by cable-operated mechanical brakes to the end of production. Without the need for a license, the cars quickly gained in popularity. Another reason for the popularity was their low expense, and they were more easily available than some of their competitors, such as the Citroen 2CV or the 4CV Renault. This vehicle was part of the Bruce Weiner Collection. It features the early style flanged and bolted nose section. The vehicle has been restored and painted red with black seating.
There were just 1,250 examples of the Mochet CM-125 produced between 1951 to 1953.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010
1951 Mochet CM-125 Luxe Vehicle Profiles
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CM-125 Specification Comparison by Year
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1 cyl., 7.63 CID., 3.50hp
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