Designed in 1949 by Mr Jean BERNARDET one of the promoters of the 500 movement in France and built in Paris by Mrs Jean DABERE and Henri MORISI , this car is the first 500 designed and built in France. Three cars were built, and this one is the only one left. This car appeared for the first time at Monthléry April 30th, 1950. During 1951, the car was raced in Germany at Berlin and at the Nurburgring by Mr Georges AGHION an Egyptian pilot living in Paris. The car with its original body still shows traces of the Egyptian national racing colour which was purple. In 1952, Mr Bernardet won and established a new record at the Lapize hill climb at Monthléry .
This car is the very first monocoque racing car built in France, before the so called monocoque concept was developed. It was a very innovative concept, with casted light alloy rocker arms and wishbones, independent suspension with Neimann rings (bungees) , inboard suspended rear brakes and fitted with a differential. The engine is a JAP 4 B, tuned by late Jerry Goodwin , with no race on it. The gearbox is a doll’s head rebuilt by David Coats and with no race on it either. The Dunlop racing tyres are new.
The car was once the property of Mr Henri JULIEN, president of the French 500 racing club and also president and general manager of the French AGS Formula 1 team .
This car’s last race was at Zandvoort in 2014 , it is an authentic piece of French motor racing history and Goodwood eligible. The car comes with a large number of documents and period photos. A made to measure trailer is available.
Price: £30,000 firm
For more information : Patrick MORIN. pmahmorin44@ gmail.com
Patrick also requires a new location to store the JB whilst it is being advertised for sale, so if you feel you can help, please contact Patrick.
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