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British Salmson 1255 S4C, by jinigo on www.clasicosalvolante

British Salmson 12/55, 1471cc S4C, by jinigo on www.clasicosalvolante.es

The British Salmson 12/55 was sportscar produced between 1934 and 1938.

The car had a 1471cc straight-four engine that produced 55bhp. The car was front engined and rear-wheel drive. The cars were fitted with an electric pump feed, crankshaft-driven dynamotor, centre-lock wire wheels, and synchro. The bore was guaranteed for 40,000 miles.

Body styles included a Sports tourer, saloon, sports saloon, fixed-head coupé and drophead coupé. All were beautifully made, if overweight.

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