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Illustration Voitures Rétros Vintage France
Lucien Rosengart's Fake Austin

the forgotten French brand

Did You Know? Anecdotes and Curiosities about our Miniatures

Who was Lucien Rosengart and how did he revolutionize the French automotive industry?

Lucien Rosengart was a French engineer and industrialist who founded the eponymous brand in 1928. A pioneer in the democratization of the automobile, he created popular and affordable cars, including the famous LR2, nicknamed 'the car of the French people'. His visionary approach was to make the automobile accessible to the greatest number of people, long before the Volkswagen Beetle.

What is special about the Rosengart LR4 and why is it so sought after by collectors?

The Rosengart LR4, produced from 1932 to 1939, was powered by an 1100cc 4-cylinder engine and could reach 85 km/h, which was remarkable for its time. Its elegant bodywork and legendary reliability make it one of the most sought-after model cars today. It represents the golden age of the brand with over 40,000 units produced.

Why did Rosengart cars disappear after World War II?

The Rosengart factory in Neuilly-sur-Seine was requisitioned during the Occupation to produce German military equipment. After the war, the elderly and exhausted Lucien Rosengart was unable to restart production in the face of competition from the Citroën 2CV and Renault 4CV. The last Rosengart rolled off the production line in 1955, marking the end of a 27-year industrial adventure.

What is the surprising story behind the creation of the Rosengart Supertraction?

In 1938, Rosengart launched the Supertraction, directly inspired by the revolutionary Citroën Traction Avant. This 'copy' was actually legal because Rosengart had purchased the manufacturing rights from André Citroën. With its front-wheel drive and 1.9L engine, it was more powerful than the original Citroën, reaching 110 km/h. Only 500 examples were produced, making it an exceptional collector's item today.

How many different models did the Rosengart brand produce and which was the most popular?

Between 1928 and 1955, Rosengart produced around fifteen different models, from the small LR2 coupé to the luxurious LR539 convertible. The most popular model was undoubtedly the LR4 N2 'Torpedo', with 25,000 sold between 1934 and 1938. This 4-door family saloon perfectly embodied the Rosengart philosophy: elegance, robustness, and an affordable price for the French middle class.