Author Topic: SOLVED: WTH # 269 - 1903 La Bourlinguette w Panhard power for M. Jules Secrestat  (Read 1456 times)

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When was this built, what name was it given, and for whom was it created?

There is a similar, newer green vehicle on the internet, which is (incorrectly?) assigned the same name.

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2013, 08:37:35 AM »
Up! 

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2013, 02:37:34 PM »
Is it a steam engined vehicle?

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2013, 08:22:28 PM »
Gasoline engine from a major manufacturer.

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2013, 10:18:54 PM »
Is it a Gospel Car?

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2013, 11:48:55 PM »
Not a gospel car

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2013, 06:43:31 AM »
There appears to be a chimney flue at the rear end - was this a vehicle for habitation?
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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2013, 08:19:24 AM »
It provides many of the comforts of home, and is mobile

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2013, 08:56:38 PM »
Based on an American truck?

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2013, 09:20:26 PM »
As far as I can tell, no connection with the Americas.

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2013, 11:40:46 PM »
An interior view of this luxurious carriage:

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2013, 11:06:38 AM »
I do not have the answer, but I did find a small article on the French manufacturer Wagon-Lits that featured their "Parlour Car" railroad wagons which had an almost identical interior.  Could this at least be the builder of this vehicle?

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2013, 08:24:08 PM »
I do not have information about the actual builder, merely the name of the man for whom it was created.

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2013, 09:40:24 PM »
Could it have been for the Emperor of China?

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2013, 08:06:52 AM »
Not built for royalty of any country

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2013, 08:19:05 AM »
Famous entertainer??

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2013, 08:44:23 AM »
Not an entertainer

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2013, 11:55:54 AM »
The chassis looks circa WW1 - was this mobile accomodation for a French commander?
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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2013, 08:06:29 PM »
Not military, pre-WW1

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2013, 07:15:42 AM »
Used on some famous expedition?
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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2013, 08:12:16 AM »
No expedition.  Created for leisurely touring.

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2013, 08:50:35 AM »
Thank you for your patience and your helpful tips, Cuda.

A "Captain of Industry" perhaps??

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #22 on: November 20, 2013, 09:07:54 AM »
Yes, a captain of industry.

Earlier, you mentioned "Wagon-Lits".  I do not have information indicating they built this vehicle, but it was constructed in France.

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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2013, 11:44:15 AM »
any connection to De Dion?
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Re: WTH # 269
« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2013, 04:00:12 PM »
No De Dion connection.