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Illustration Voitures Rétros Vintage France
The secret of the Voisin factory that no one knows

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Did You Know? Anecdotes and Curiosities about our Miniatures

Who was Gabriel Voisin and why did he switch from aviation to automobiles?

Gabriel Voisin was a French aviation pioneer who built the first European aircraft. After the First World War, with demand for civilian aircraft plummeting, he turned to automobiles in 1919, applying his aeronautical expertise to designing exceptional cars.

What made the Voisin so special compared to other luxury cars of the 1920s and 1930s?

The Voisins were revolutionary with their all-aluminum construction, aviation-inspired aerodynamic lines, and Knight valveless sliding-sleeve engine. This technology made them exceptionally quiet, hence their nickname 'whispering cars'.

How many Voisin cars were produced and why are they so rare today?

Only about 28,000 Voisin cars were produced between 1919 and 1958, with limited production by hand. This rarity, combined with their aluminum construction, which better protected them from corrosion, explains why Voisin model cars are particularly sought after by collectors.

What is the connection between famous French coachbuilders and Voisin chassis?

Voisin often supplied his bare chassis to the greatest Parisian coachbuilders such as Saoutchik, Figoni & Falaschi, and Pourtout. These collaborations gave rise to unique and spectacular creations, often reproduced in the most prestigious model car collections.

Why did Gabriel Voisin stop car production in 1958?

Voisin was a perfectionist who refused to compromise on quality. Faced with the post-war mass industrialization of the automobile and economic constraints, he preferred to permanently cease production rather than distort his vision of the exceptional automobile.