Aries - CC4S - 1925

HIGHLIGHTS: • Rare remaining Ariès CC4S Saloon from 1925 • Unique lightweight Weymann-type coachwork built by Audineau (cloth over a wooden frame) • 1,130 cc four-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft and dual ignition (8 spark plugs, up to 55 hp) • Fully restored including newly woven cotton wiring and Art Deco interior details HISTORY & OVERVIEW: Ariès was founded in 1902 in Villeneuve-de-la-Garenne by Baron Charles Petiet. After initially manufacturing luxury automobiles and later commercial vehicles, the brand entered motor sport in the 1920s. The technology employed was highly advanced for its time, including overhead camshaft engines that were also used in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This particular example is an Ariès CC4S Saloon from 1925 and, as far as is known, the only remaining example with this specific lightweight Audineau coachwork built according to the Weymann principle (fabric over a light wooden frame). The car was originally bought in France by an Italian enthusiast who started the restoration, after which the car passed through a Dutch collector and was ultimately fully restored by the current owner. The chassis has been sandblasted and repainted, the woodwork meticulously inspected and repaired, and the vehicle reupholstered entirely. The car has logged over 34,000 km with proven reliability, starts and runs, but still requires a light tuning. BODYWORK & PAINT: The car features a distinctive Weymann-type coachbuilt body by Audineau, consisting of fabric upholstery over a light wooden frame. During restoration the chassis was fully sandblasted and repainted. The wooden frame was carefully inspected and repaired where necessary. The body has been completely retrimmed and is in very beautiful condition after restoration. INTERIOR: The interior is fully renewed and houses stunning, original Art Deco details, including authentic trim, ribbons and tassels. The electrical system has been renewed using single-core cotton-wrapped wiring to preserve the period-correct and authentic appearance. ENGINE & TECHNICAL: The car is powered by a 1,130 cc four-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft and magneto ignition (engine numbers T 3075 / T 1884). The engine accommodates 8 spark plugs for dual ignition per cylinder, allowing power to range from 40 hp (with 4 plugs) to approximately 55 hp. The engine has been fully dismantled, thoroughly inspected and rebuilt. The vehicle runs and functions, but requires a slight tuning to operate optimally. DOCUMENTS: Registration documents are present (chassis number D 3060). The vehicle can be viewed and collected. Bids exclude transport and export, unless otherwise stated. Arranging transport, title transfer and any export documents/COC costs are the buyer’s responsibility."

Estimation:€31,000

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