In the 1920s, the torpedo body style was very common; when equipped with a soft top, it was distinguished by its four doors and retractable windshield, which remained open on the sides.
This vehicle is equipped with a double windshield for the comfort of the rear passengers.
It also features a directional headlight on the right side of the windshield to illuminate road signs.
Rochet-Schneider is one of Lyon’s most famous automobile brands (from its founding in 1889 by Edouard Rochet—a mechanic—and Théodore Schneider—a silk merchant—until its demise in 1960). Its models are renowned for their quality and durability.
- 4-cylinder side-valve engine - 2,600 cm3 - 12 hp
- Magneto ignition
- Zenith carburetor
- Transmission: 4-speed manual with reverse.
- Leather-lined cone clutch
- Maximal speed: 50 mph
- Wooden wheels with pneumatic tires
- 2 spare wheels