mvetrano2 Loc: Commack, NY

Very interesting car design! Excerpted from a Facebook article, sounded too interesting not to share.

As the 1930s were coming to a close, much of the staples that had made the Voisin Company a pinnacle in the automotive industry had changed. The company had been restructured and was now the Avions Voisin Company. The traditional sleeve-valve engine had become too expensive to produce so several varieties of American engines, including those from Packard and Lycoming, were examined. Ultimately, a six-cylinder supercharged Graham engine was chosen. It had a Continental Motors design and was selected for its smooth, quiet performance. Though it was not a sleeve-valve engine, it did have the qualities for which the Knight patented sleeve-valve technology was prized.
The C30 was truly a magnificent machine. It had performance and a silent operating engine. It offered its occupants comfort and safety in a stylish package. There were two large beams, divided by felt outgrowths to provide soundproofing. The suspension was comprised of a patented sliding setup with hydraulic shock absorbers which gave the driver better control and allowed for greater stability at speed.
Before the outbreak of the Second World War, around 30 examples of the C30 were produced. Five still exist in modern times. This C30 S Coupe is the only example of its type. It was displayed at the Avions Voisin stand in 1938, alongside the Dubos Cabriolet, at the Paris Auto Show.
This car wears an aluminum body designed by Gabriel Voisin which was created with centering and lightness principles in mind.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Specs and amenities are great. Workmanship, finish etc. appears to be outstanding, but to my taste it is in the running for the poster child of "ugly car/weird looking car".

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Amazing car, a real head turner if you like it or not.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

What a spectacular vehicle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

bikinkawboy Loc: north central Missouri

My dad said that the sleeve valve engines were amazingly quiet. No valve or tappet clatter. However, they did burn oil enthusiastically. He said that after one drove by, it took quite a while before the air cleared.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Beautiful Car

RayE Loc: New Jersey

The individual creativity of design in that period was amazing. This car, imo, is a beautiful example of that. You won’t mistake this vehicle with any other. Too often today, I need to read the name plate on a car, to find out what make it is. So many cars today are of homogenized design.

Tdearing Loc: Rockport, TX

Thanks for sharing.

Boomer Jim Loc: Newcastle Okla

It appears to have a "sun-roof" and T-Tops turned at a 90 degree angle.

cdayton

Agree. So many bad design elements that it’s hard to know where to start.

Ava'sPapa Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

This is a quite a car for it's day and I find it very appealing. Two moonroofs...two trunks...most unique. The more I look at it the more I like it! I'd be proud to own that car. Thanks mvetrano2 for bringing this to my attention.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Out of the days when automobiles were fine art.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

There are apparently no middle of the road opinions re this car. You either love it or hate it. I am in the camp that thinks its a beautiful design.
Thanks for posting

autofocus Loc: North Central Connecticut

An absolutely beautiful automobile exhibiting the Art Deco design touches that many of the custom coach built cars of that era incorporated! And, it's true what is said about "beauty in the eye of the beholder," but I think cars like this are truly works of art!

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

That's a new one to me.