1928 Amilcar C6

The Amilcar C6 was introduced at the Paris Salon in October 1926. It was built to provide an option for the company's sporting clientele that were requesting a customer version of the CO, the firm's world-beating six-cylinder racing car.

The C6 was powered by a 1100cc twin-cam six-cylinder engine fed by a Roots-type blower and advanced dry sump lubrication system. The engine offered 60 horsepower which was an impressive figure considering the car's 1200 lbs overall weight. This made the C6 a genuine miniature grand prix car. It came with Spartan, two-piece bodywork, twin rev-counters, and intricate controls. Pricing began at 60,000 francs, putting it somewhere between a Bugatti 37 and Bugatti 35A.

The C6s would race (and win) in many events well into the 1950s.

In the 1950s, the car was brought over to the United States and sold to Otto Linton of Philadelphia around 1953. While in Mr. Linton's care, the car was treated to a restoration where it was meticulously rebuilt from the frame up. Upon completion, it was finished in French Racing Blue.

The car would pass through several more owners over the years and would participate in many racing and well-known touring events including the Colorado Grand and the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix.

In 2011, the car was brought to Pebble Beach and offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction. It was estimated to sell for $750000 - $850000. It would leave the auction unsold after being unable to find a willing buyer capable of satisfying the vehicle's reserve.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011