The Amilcar was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 to 1939. The most famous model of all was the CGS “Grand Sport” of 1924 and featured a 1,074cc engine and four-wheel brakes. This, in turn, evolved into the more sporty CGSS “Grand Sport Surbaisse”.
This CGSS is fitted with a 1,244cc 4-cylinder engine and was raced in New England through the 1950s. It was purchased by Gordon Heald in 1965, and raced actively with the VSCCA until it was donated to the Heritage Museum in Sandwich, Massachusetts, in 1995. The car resided in their collection until 2005, when it was sold at auction to the current owner. Following a complete restoration, it will return to racing with the VSCCA.
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