Solved - MJW #283 - Salmson 2300S Speciale Chapron for M. Andre Costa

woodinsight · February 13, 2011, 03:10:34 PM

Okay - no point for the car or the coachbuilder on this one.
What I need for the point is why this car was built in this disproportionate way.
Simple and easy point for a rookie?

Vincent Vell Vet · February 14, 2011, 12:19:29 PM

Obviously not a funeral car, must be a tall dude car?

woodinsight · February 14, 2011, 01:32:56 PM

It's a bit like that but the owner who commissioned the car was not necessarily tall

f1fan · February 14, 2011, 03:16:12 PM

Early Pope transport

woodinsight · February 15, 2011, 12:13:46 AM

Not for the Pope but I believe you are thinking on the right lines
Nothing to do with a religious leader though

f1fan · February 16, 2011, 02:14:27 PM

What's that ghosty image on the bumper?

woodinsight · February 16, 2011, 04:19:28 PM

It's a rally plaque - wouldn't have provided any clues though!

f1fan · February 16, 2011, 05:04:12 PM

Gov't car? Diplomat perhaps?

Vincent Vell Vet · February 16, 2011, 06:19:08 PM

That was gonna be my second guess. A diplomat or something of that nature.
Someone who wanted to be seen.

And as a Yank...someone of somewhat limited knowlage of...well, limited COMPLETE knowlage of
'60s European cars wth '30s style wire wheels

, could you tell me what kind of car and also the body maker this is?

woodinsight · February 16, 2011, 06:40:45 PM

Not a diplomat or a person who wanted to be seen.
Car is a Salmson 2300S with a body by Chapron (that may lead you to the answer)

barrett · February 16, 2011, 07:53:40 PM

I don't suppose this one will make it much further now...

f1fan · February 17, 2011, 08:50:57 AM

Charles De Gaulles personal car??

woodinsight · February 17, 2011, 08:58:32 AM

Good guess but not that, sorry

woodinsight · February 19, 2011, 03:16:52 PM

Okay, we have had some good suggestions from the rookies as to the story behind this car (I even provided the make and model to make it easier) but I think I have to move it up a level now for an expert opinion.

D-type · February 19, 2011, 04:32:45 PM

To accommodate a driver in a wheelchair?

woodinsight · February 19, 2011, 04:34:54 PM

Interesting suggestion but not that, sorry

Carnut · February 19, 2011, 06:24:52 PM

This is the Salmson 2.3l Special built by Chapron to order for M. Andre Costa - so that he could drive it without removing his hat!

Amsterdam · February 19, 2011, 06:43:14 PM

I thought....

Jackson 5 special

woodinsight · February 20, 2011, 02:24:18 AM

Quote from: Carnut on February 19, 2011, 06:24:52 PM
This is the Salmson 2.3l Special built by Chapron to order for M. Andre Costa - so that he could drive it without removing his hat!

That's it - well done Carnut!
Apparently Monsieur Costa was a Parisian banker who insisted in wearing a top hat whilst driving.

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Solved - MJW #283 - Salmson 2300S Speciale Chapron for M. Andre Costa