Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. The 1931 Avions Voisin C14 “Chartre” being auctioned through RM Sotheby’s on November 4, 2023.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. The car is powered by a 2.3-liter, inline-six engine.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. A highlight of the vehicle is its Paul Poiret–patterned interior.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. Avions Voisin, founded by Gabriel Voisin in 1905, had its roots in aviation.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. Little of this car’s early history is known before 1965, when it was discovered in an elderly lady’s barn by Voisin expert and restorer Yves Dalmier.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. From small fragments of the original Paul Poiret–patterned fabric, a skilled weaver used a Jacquard loom to replicate the brilliant red-and-white design.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. After being restored, the car went on to be awarded first place in the “Voisin 1927-1933 Class” at the 2006 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
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Image Credit: Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby’s. The example carries a high-end estimate of $430,000.