SOLVED: WTH # 269 - 1903 La Bourlinguette w Panhard power for M. Jules Secrestat

sixtee5cuda · October 21, 2013, 09:31:01 AM

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.

sixtee5cuda · October 28, 2013, 08:37:35 AM

Up!

Completely ignored by the Experts. Pros?

grobmotorix · October 29, 2013, 02:37:34 PM

Is it a steam engined vehicle?

sixtee5cuda · October 29, 2013, 08:22:28 PM

Gasoline engine from a major manufacturer.

ropat53 · October 29, 2013, 10:18:54 PM

Is it a Gospel Car?

sixtee5cuda · October 29, 2013, 11:48:55 PM

Not a gospel car

nicanary · October 30, 2013, 06:43:31 AM

There appears to be a chimney flue at the rear end - was this a vehicle for habitation?

sixtee5cuda · October 30, 2013, 08:19:24 AM

It provides many of the comforts of home, and is mobile

Craig Gillingham · October 30, 2013, 08:56:38 PM

Based on an American truck?

sixtee5cuda · October 30, 2013, 09:20:26 PM

As far as I can tell, no connection with the Americas.

sixtee5cuda · November 17, 2013, 11:40:46 PM

An interior view of this luxurious carriage:

Bill Murray · 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?

Bill

sixtee5cuda · 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.

ropat53 · November 18, 2013, 09:40:24 PM

Could it have been for the Emperor of China?

sixtee5cuda · November 19, 2013, 08:06:52 AM

Not built for royalty of any country

Bill Murray · November 19, 2013, 08:19:05 AM

Famous entertainer??

Bill

sixtee5cuda · November 19, 2013, 08:44:23 AM

Not an entertainer

nicanary · November 19, 2013, 11:55:54 AM

The chassis looks circa WW1 - was this mobile accomodation for a French commander?

sixtee5cuda · November 19, 2013, 08:06:29 PM

Not military, pre-WW1

Bill Murray · November 20, 2013, 07:15:42 AM

Used on some famous expedition?
Bill

sixtee5cuda · November 20, 2013, 08:12:16 AM

No expedition. Created for leisurely touring.

Bill Murray · November 20, 2013, 08:50:35 AM

Thank you for your patience and your helpful tips, Cuda.

A "Captain of Industry" perhaps??

Bill

sixtee5cuda · 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.

pnegyesi · November 20, 2013, 11:44:15 AM

any connection to De Dion?

sixtee5cuda · November 20, 2013, 04:00:12 PM

No De Dion connection.

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SOLVED: WTH # 269 - 1903 La Bourlinguette w Panhard power for M. Jules Secrestat