Minerva AC Tourer – 1924

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924



Minerva AC Tourer – 1924


Marca : Minerva
Modello : AC
Versione : Tourer
Anno : 1924
Telaio N. : 53117
Motore N. : —
Esemplari prodotti : —
Designer : —

Carrozzeria :
Progettista : —
Motore : 6 cilindri in linea
Cilindrata : 5.355 cc
Distribuzione : SV
Valvole Cilindro : 2
Alimentazione : Carb.
Potenza : 30 CV
Top speed Km/h : —


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Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

In 1903, a young Dutchman, Sylvain de Jong, founded „Societe Anonyme Minerva Motors“ in Berchem (Antwerp), Belgium. Volume car production began already in 1904 with a range of two, three and four-cylinder models. The company was also focused on the motorsport, they won the Belgian Circuit des Ardennes race in 1907 and succeeded in famous Austrian Alpine Trials or Swedish Winter Trials. They sporting results, among the silent sleeve valve engine and sophisticated meant, that Minerva became popular by royal families and prominent persons like kings of Belgium, Sweden, Norway or Henry Ford and Anna Boch.

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

During the WWI the company moved to Amsterdam where they maintained development of their automobiles. In 1920, they returned to Belgium to restart the production of luxury cars with AB and AC models.

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

This Minerva AC with chassis# 53117 was made in 1924. It is a top of the line model with 5.355cc 6-cylinder sleeve valve engine. The car has an original Brooks & Ostruk Tourer body, with all details and lovely patina. Engine and chassis is in great running condition.

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924

 

Minerva AC Tourer - 1924


 

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