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1951 MOCHET VELOCAR LUXE
Chassis No. 2572
Black with brown interior. For restoration.
Engine: Ydral 2-stroke, 125cc; Gearbox: three speed and reverse; Brakes: cable front and rear; Suspension: front sliding pillar, rear leaf spring. Left hand drive.
The founder of the Mochet Car Company, Charles Mochet, had an idea in 1924 to start producing small cars; the first model was known as a C.M. cyclecar or Velocar, and they were in production until 1930. By 1951 he had introduced his second phase of small car production, at Puteaux, France. This new CM-125 represented true small motoring. At first they were very simple, harking back to the days of the original concept, but were lightweight cars with no suspension and link steering. The interior featured a simple bench seat whilst the bodywork was basic but appealing. The uncomplicated frame was crab-tracked, the front wheels independently sprung and the car rode on spidery wire wheels with cable brakes to all wheels. The CM-125 acted as a prototype for later models such as the Luxe and the Commerciale.
This intriguing and delightful Velocar has been subject to restoration having been purchased in England as an abandoned restoration project. Its Ydral two-stroke, 125cc engine is original to the car, with transmission through a chain drive system of three forward gears and reverse. Finished in primer and with new brown seats, this car's attraction is that it is perhaps the 'classic' Mochet.
It is sold with old style French registration documents.
Chassis No. 2572
Black with brown interior. For restoration.
Engine: Ydral 2-stroke, 125cc; Gearbox: three speed and reverse; Brakes: cable front and rear; Suspension: front sliding pillar, rear leaf spring. Left hand drive.
The founder of the Mochet Car Company, Charles Mochet, had an idea in 1924 to start producing small cars; the first model was known as a C.M. cyclecar or Velocar, and they were in production until 1930. By 1951 he had introduced his second phase of small car production, at Puteaux, France. This new CM-125 represented true small motoring. At first they were very simple, harking back to the days of the original concept, but were lightweight cars with no suspension and link steering. The interior featured a simple bench seat whilst the bodywork was basic but appealing. The uncomplicated frame was crab-tracked, the front wheels independently sprung and the car rode on spidery wire wheels with cable brakes to all wheels. The CM-125 acted as a prototype for later models such as the Luxe and the Commerciale.
This intriguing and delightful Velocar has been subject to restoration having been purchased in England as an abandoned restoration project. Its Ydral two-stroke, 125cc engine is original to the car, with transmission through a chain drive system of three forward gears and reverse. Finished in primer and with new brown seats, this car's attraction is that it is perhaps the 'classic' Mochet.
It is sold with old style French registration documents.