1950 – Salmson S4 61 L Cabriolet, Chassis No. 62738 French classic

“One of the last beautiful classic French convertibles” The Salmson S4 was launched in July 1929. With its 1,300 cm³ engine featuring dual overhead camshafts, it offered excellent performance for its class, as well as superb road holding and great robustness.It was replaced at the 1932 Motor Show by the S4C model, featuring a significantly modified engine and a larger displacement (1,500 cm³). At the end of 1934, the S4D model was unveiled, featuring a slanted radiator and wheels with solid, then open-spoked rims. It also featured an engine bored out to 1,600 cm³ and a Cotal electromagnetic gearbox (manufactured by Salmson) fitted as standard. Its stiffer chassis was modernised with independent front suspension (transverse springs) and rack-and-pinion steering. At the 1936 Motor Show, the S4DA was fitted with a 1,700 cm³ engine and battery/coil ignition; the antiquated Dynastar was also phased out. The S4-61, unveiled at the 1938 Motor Show, featured a low-slung chassis. After the war, production resumed in 1947, and the final models were fitted with hydraulic brakes: they were named S4-61 L, standing for Lockheed. The example featured on these pages is one of just 2,178 Salmson S4s of all generations ever produced, and one of only 227 convertibles built. Around fifty are believed to remain today. It is therefore a true rarity, offered here in its final and most refined iteration, featuring hydraulic brakes. Sold as part of an estate, this beautiful 1950s French convertible, with its superb green leather interior, will require a proper overhaul before it can take to the road again. Among the few documents accompanying it are some invoices for a service carried out in 2022, including brake adjustment, and the refurbishment of the black alpaca soft top in 2023. Cosmetically, there are a few bodywork imperfections (condition report available on request).

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