 Maybe some of you were so impressed by the lady in the car that they forgot to answer. But some of you gave the correct answer! The car we used in the quiz was a 1925 Ravel 12HP. According to 'Autocar' this was a medium-sized car with a 12CV 2.1-litre 4-cylinder ohv engine, a 4-speed gearbox and front-wheel brakes from the beginning of its life. So it was a Ravel, not a Bignan. Nor was it a Georges Irat. Good answers came from Fedor, who gave us the year, car and type. Poisson, who told us where to find the existing ones (in Mulhouse and Autoworld). But, jury member Fried Stol gave us the most complete answer: "1925 Ravel designed by Louis Ravel. Around 1898 he had built his first car, a rear-engined, two-speed Vis-à-Vis. In 1906 Louis Ravel moved to Besançon, and joined Theodore Schneider in 1910. In 1922 Louis Ravel left the Schneider Company to make his own cars. Bodies were made by Mamy and by Monjardet et Cie. This 1925 Ravel model included 1,460 cc 4cyl engine. By 1928 finance was running out. Louis Ravel was a sick man (he died in 1930) Leaving behind a highly respected make, the output was about 350 cars, between 1922 and 1929." So, congratulations Fried. He also told us about the woman: the famous Coco Chanel. Unfortunately, we cannot find proof of this so we are hoping Fried can give us this. Enjoy your weekend. |
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About What is it quiz #452 a 1925 Ravel 12 HP
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