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1957 P. VALLEE CHANTECLER
Chassis No. 1217
Pale yellow with brown interior.
Engine: single cylinder Ydral 2-stroke, 125cc; Gearbox: three speed manual and reverse; Brakes: four wheel cable; Suspension: System Neiman. Left hand drive.
Built between 1956 and 1957 by Paul Vallee in France, and greatly influenced by the Fuldamobil and the Brutsch, the Vallee Chantecler is one of the most unusual and scarce vehicles in the collection.
Very little is known about the origins of this intriguing little car, only two remaining in the world. A Westinghouse gyrostarter and a coil ignition give the 125cc Ydral engine life, producing 5hp and taking it up to a respectable 75kph. Utilizing a fibreglass body mounted on a steel tubular chassis, the distinctive coachwork can only be described as 'different', but is nonetheless captivating; by removing the sidescreens and rolling back the roof, you immediately transform the machine into an 'open-top' model.
Discovered at a French chateau, this 'Cockerel' was passed on to the Kleinswagen Museum and eventually to Bruce Weiner where it has remained in good original condition. It does run although requires restoring.
A fascinating machine, head-turning as a static exhibit or on the move! It could be said that one could even go to work in an egg!
Chassis No. 1217
Pale yellow with brown interior.
Engine: single cylinder Ydral 2-stroke, 125cc; Gearbox: three speed manual and reverse; Brakes: four wheel cable; Suspension: System Neiman. Left hand drive.
Built between 1956 and 1957 by Paul Vallee in France, and greatly influenced by the Fuldamobil and the Brutsch, the Vallee Chantecler is one of the most unusual and scarce vehicles in the collection.
Very little is known about the origins of this intriguing little car, only two remaining in the world. A Westinghouse gyrostarter and a coil ignition give the 125cc Ydral engine life, producing 5hp and taking it up to a respectable 75kph. Utilizing a fibreglass body mounted on a steel tubular chassis, the distinctive coachwork can only be described as 'different', but is nonetheless captivating; by removing the sidescreens and rolling back the roof, you immediately transform the machine into an 'open-top' model.
Discovered at a French chateau, this 'Cockerel' was passed on to the Kleinswagen Museum and eventually to Bruce Weiner where it has remained in good original condition. It does run although requires restoring.
A fascinating machine, head-turning as a static exhibit or on the move! It could be said that one could even go to work in an egg!