Chassis Number: 28917
Among French automakers of the Art Deco era, Avions Voisin was unique. With a background in architecture, industrial design, engineering, and a successful career in aviation, Gabriel Voisin reached the height of his automotive career in the 1930s. Each Voisin automobile was designed as a whole in response to the number of passengers and their needs, then suitably titled, codified, and cataloged. Engine, chassis and body were specifically tailored to passenger requirements, and most models — crafted almost entirely in-house — featured aero-inspired designs, sophisticated suspension geometries, highly efficient sleeve-valve engines and radical, avant-garde coachwork. The incomparable automobiles of Gabriel Voisin are the culmination of a gifted engineer’s vision beautifully realized.
The innovative Clairière first premiered in 1935 in the form of the Type C25 with a 3-liter, Knight sleeve-valve, inline 6-cylinder engine. The C28 further improved upon the C25 due to a larger and more-powerful 3.3-liter engine. A mere 30 Voisins received Clairière coachwork.
In 2010, this Clairière Berline was acquired from French Voisin authority Philipp Moch by the Mullin Collection. At some point a replica data tag was affixed to the car, carrying a C15 model designation and chassis number 28917. It should also be noted that upon inspection some mechanical components will need to be sourced, including a water pump and braking-system parts. Since 2010, the C28 has remained in the Mullin Collection among other significant examples of Voisin’s remarkable creations.
Please note that this vehicle is titled 1929. Please also note that this vehicle has been in long-term static storage and may not be currently operational. It will require mechanical attention prior to road use.
