Voisin C27 Aerosport from 1934 - Collectible model car
The 1934 Voisin C27 Aérosport represents one of the most avant-garde models of the French automotive industry of the 1930s. This collectible model car perfectly captures the revolutionary spirit of Gabriel Voisin, an aviation pioneer turned visionary automobile manufacturer.
This faithful reproduction is an exceptional testament to an era when French automobiles vied with each other in audacity and innovation. Intended for collectors passionate about automotive history, it embodies French excellence in the field of pre-war design and mechanics.
Characteristics of the model car
- Model: Voisin C27 Aerosport
- Brand: Neighbor
- Year: 1934
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: Depending on the available version
- Protective case included: Yes
The original model: an automotive revolution
The Voisin C27 Aérosport was born in 1934 in the Issy-les-Moulineaux workshops, the fruit of Gabriel Voisin's overflowing imagination. This model represents the culmination of its creator's aerodynamic research, applied to the automobile with remarkable audacity for the time.
Technically, the C27 is distinguished by its fully enclosed body, streamlined wheels, and flowing, aviation-inspired lines. Its 2.3-liter six-cylinder engine produces respectable power, while its automatic transmission —a revolutionary innovation for 1934—places this car at the technological forefront of its time.
Despite its exceptional qualities, the C27 Aérosport remained a secret, with only a few examples produced. Its high price and avant-garde design, misunderstood by the general public, made it more of a technological manifesto than a commercial success.
Neighbor: from aviation to exceptional automobiles
Gabriel Voisin founded his automobile brand in 1919, after revolutionizing European aviation with his brother Charles. This transition from aeronautics to automobiles was a natural one, as Voisin applied his knowledge of aerodynamics and lightweight construction to his automotive creations.
In the 1930s, when the C27 was created, Voisin Automobile experienced a phase of exceptional creative maturity. The brand specialized in luxury automobiles with revolutionary lines, challenging the aesthetic conventions of the time. Each Voisin model is a rolling work of art, the result of an artisanal approach and a constant search for innovation.
The company ceased production in 1958, leaving behind a unique legacy in French automotive history. Gabriel Voisin's designs, including the C27 Aérosport, are now considered masterpieces of 1930s automotive design .
The C27 anecdote: when the automobile meets aviation
The history of the Voisin C27 Aérosport is closely linked to Gabriel Voisin's passion for aerodynamics. In 1934, when the automotive industry still favored angular shapes and separate fenders, Voisin imagined a car with a silhouette reminiscent of an airplane without wings.
This obsession with aerodynamics led Gabriel Voisin to conduct wind tunnel tests, a practice completely new to the automobile industry at the time. The C27 thus became one of the first French automobiles scientifically designed to minimize air resistance . Its fully faired wheels and streamlined bodywork gave it a remarkable drag coefficient for 1934.
The most surprising aspect of this car lies in its cooling system. True to its aeronautical origins, Voisin designed an oil cooler inspired by aircraft radiators, concealed within the bodywork. This technical solution, invisible from the outside, demonstrates its creator's revolutionary approach.
Unfortunately, this technological and aesthetic avant-garde frightened off the customers of the time. The C27 Aérosport, too futuristic for its time, found only a few visionary buyers. Today, the rare surviving examples are revered by collectors as exceptional testimonies of French audacity in automotive design.
Complete your collection of exceptional model cars
This reproduction of the Voisin C27 Aérosport naturally finds its place alongside other model cars representing the golden age of the French automobile. It fits perfectly with the models of Delage model cars or Delahaye model cars , other jewels of the pre-war French automobile industry.
Collectors with a passion for 1930s model cars will particularly appreciate this rare piece, a testament to an era when French automobiles shone with innovation. It is the perfect addition to a collection dedicated to French model cars or vintage model cars .
This model car is particularly aimed at automotive history enthusiasts, collectors of 1/43 scale model cars and fans of avant-garde automotive design. It is also an excellent starting point for discovering the fascinating world of concept car model cars , of which the Voisin C27 can be considered the spiritual ancestor.
