228 Donnet-Zedel Model G2 Torpedo Luxe (1927) DS 9919 by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Donnet Model G2 Torpedo Luxe (1925-28) Engine 1098cc S4 Registration Number DS 9919 DONNET ZEDEL ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/albums/72157626668619670/ Donnet Model G2 Torpedo Luxe powered by an 1100cc two bearing crankshaft, side valve engine of 9.5 HP coupled to a four speed gearbox and magneto ignition. This car was originally registered near Avignon, France and imported into England in 1981 where it was left unrestored in a field. It was rescued in 1989 and totally rebuilt in 1996 and has been with its current owner since 2013. This car is one of only three known roadworthy Donnet's in the UK, the other two being a second G2, with a two seat body and a sports bodied Model K . It is believed this car still retains its original bodywork, engine, gearbox and rear axle. Donnet Was founded by Jerome Donnet and Francois Denhaut at Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1914, the firm manufactured a highly successful line of patrol flying boats (the Donnet-Denhaut flying boats for the French Navy. The company became known simply as Donnet after designer Denhaut left it in 1919 (replaced by Maurice Percheron), but did not continue to build aircraft for long afterwards. Jérôme Donnet purchased Automobiles Zedel of Pontarlier, France and from here he made the Donnet-Zedel CI-6 with 2120 cc engine, a design originating from 1912. A new car, the 1098 cc Type G was introduced in 1925 and it sold well, helping Donnet to become France's fourth largest car maker in 1927. The Type G was made in a former Donnet aircraft factory at Gennevillers, Seine. The Pontarlier works was sold in 1928 and the Zedel part of the name was dropped. Donnet also bought another factory at Nanterre, Seine from Vinot et Déguingand which although small had room for expansion. An expanded range of cars appeared in the late 1920s and early 1930s including six-cylinder models but the great days were over and production ended in 1934. The factory at Nanterre was sold to SIMCA in 1935. Diolch am 96,254,900 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 96,254,900 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 07.08.2022, at the VSCC Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Prescott, Gloucestershire REF 162-228
