A 1926 Salmson GSS, taking part in a Sprint Race at Motosport at the Palace 2014
Society of Motor Salmson was a French aircraft manufacturer of engines and aircraft . From 1919 , he embarked in the manufacture of automobiles , first of cyclecars and cars double overhead cam head then. Two years later, the type G engine uses a dual overhead cam head on version GS (Grand Sport). Heavily modified ( GSS , GSC and GS-GP ), it won many races in its class, including the Golden Bowl 2 ( 1923 ), the 24 Hours of Le Mans ( 1926 , 1927 , 1928 ) and 200 Miles Brooklands ( 1922 , 1923 , 1924 , 1925 ). In the fall of 1921 , the cross of St. Andrew became the emblem of the brand. End 1922 , the SMS launches its first car, the 10 hp Type D has a motor dual overhead cam head replaced by S4 at the Paris Salon in 1929 . From 1933 , aircraft engines in-line cylinders and V are made. In the fall of 1934 , the S4-D now has a sloping grille, front independent, a steering rack and gearbox electromagnetic Cotal four series of reports. In spring 1936 , the aircraft appears tourism " Cri-Cri ". The 1929 crisis , the rising cost of labor, the bombing allies spring 1942 on Boulogne-Billancourt to the factories Renault during the Second World War , the lack of brand innovation (no car all steel and no turbine engine for Aeronautics) and competition from Citroën Traction Avant 15 Six make the difficult financial situation in late 1940 . In June 1956 , the Super-caddisfly is the last flight of the firm. Despite some bursts, auto sales do not end up falling. End 1953 , the coupe S 2300 designed by Eugene Martin fails to reverse the course of history. Recovery by Jacques Bernard and the national desk housing, SMS disappears early 1962 after several bankruptcies. Unrelated SMS, Salmson name is still present in the field of pumps. Founded in 1919, the company's son Emile Salmson integrates Opländer group in 1984. In 1996, created the Wilo-Salmson group Wilo AG becomes AG in 2002.
Size: 5438px × 3425px
Location: Crystal Palce Park, Crystal Palace, London,
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: 1926, car, classic, crystal, french, grand, gss, palce, park, prix, race, salmson, sport, sports, sprint, vintage
