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SAC#1261:BMW 1954 drive by Mougin and built by M Balsa
« on: April 11, 2018, 12:12:35 PM »
What is this car , for 1 point !  :)
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Re: SAC#1261
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2018, 01:31:51 PM »
Looks simalar to a Cisitalia but - it's French.
Built by Marcel Balsa with  a BMW engine.

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Re: SAC#1261
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2018, 04:25:43 AM »
Yes ! a BMW engine
Are you sure that it's a Balsa's car ?
Locked for you !  :)

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Re: SAC#1261: Locked
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2018, 07:32:33 AM »
I think so. The car was built 1952/53 and had different front covers. This picture is, I think,  from the 1954 Course de Cote Lapize.

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Re: SAC#1261: Locked
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2018, 07:00:24 AM »
Yes ! a BMW at the 1954 Course de Cote Lapize and drive by Mougin
Doubtless built by Marcel Balsa !
1 point for knewit ! :)
The same car at the rallye des lions 1953 :

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Re: SAC#1261:BMW 1954 drive by Mougin and built by M Balsa
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2018, 02:48:03 PM »
Was the chassis by BMW or by Balsa?
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