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| − | '''Rosengart LR4SA Ariette. 1951–5 (prod. n/a). 2-door saloon, 2-door convertible, 3-door estate. F/R, 747 cm³ (I4 SV).''' Last Rosengart car, with modern, full-width bodywork designed by Philippe Charbonneaux, but still with the [[Austin 7]]’s side-valve engine dating back to the 1920s. Never sold well, as other French manufacturers offered small cars with better engines. Estate from 1952, capable of a 500 kg payload, replacing the unsuccessful Vivor. Brief production pause in 1952–3 as Rosengart filed for bankruptcy; resumed but still too few cars were sold and production ended, along with the company, in 1955. Its planned successor, the Sagaie, never saw the light of day. | + | '''Rosengart Ariette. 1951–3 (prod. n/a). 2-door saloon, 2-door convertible, 3-door estate. F/R, 747 cm³ (I4 SV).''' Modern, full-width bodywork designed by Philippe Charbonneaux, but still with the [[Austin 7]]’s side-valve engine dating back to the 1920s, developing 21 PS at best. Gearbox, steering, equipment levels and ventilation were all subpar. Never sold well, as other French manufacturers offered better small cars for the price. Estate from 1952, capable of a 500 kg payload, replacing the unsuccessful Vivor. Brief production pause in 1952–3 as Rosengart filed for bankruptcy; resumed but still too few cars were sold. |
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| | ''Manufacturing location:'' Neuilly, Hauts-de-Seine, France | | ''Manufacturing location:'' Neuilly, Hauts-de-Seine, France |
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| − | ''Marque:'' [[Rosengart]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Rosengart Vivor]] | + | ''Marque:'' [[Rosengart]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Rosengart Vivor]] | ''Successor:'' [[Rosengart Sagaie]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:41, 23 January 2021
Rosengart Ariette. 1951–3 (prod. n/a). 2-door saloon, 2-door convertible, 3-door estate. F/R, 747 cm³ (I4 SV). Modern, full-width bodywork designed by Philippe Charbonneaux, but still with the Austin 7’s side-valve engine dating back to the 1920s, developing 21 PS at best. Gearbox, steering, equipment levels and ventilation were all subpar. Never sold well, as other French manufacturers offered better small cars for the price. Estate from 1952, capable of a 500 kg payload, replacing the unsuccessful Vivor. Brief production pause in 1952–3 as Rosengart filed for bankruptcy; resumed but still too few cars were sold.
Manufacturing location: Neuilly, Hauts-de-Seine, France
Marque: Rosengart | Predecessor: Rosengart Vivor | Successor: Rosengart Sagaie
q.v. Rosengart Artisane
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