Lambert CS Roadster Grand Sport 1950 Lot n° 28

Chassis n°24
 Engine No.DSP-24
 Gearbox n°2152
 To be registered as a collector’s vehicle Very pretentious is anyone who thinks they can explain the life of Germain Lambert in a few pages. He himself wrote a 364-page self-cri- tique, and despite everything, many mysteries persist! He is said to have built 20 cars during his life, from 1926 to 1951. In 2012, four of the surviving Lamberts were recognized as being of major heritage interest, and it is well deser- ved. Because the man is as fascinating as his cars, like Ettore or Gabriel. I therefore invite you to find his self-criticism, or read the various quality articles which tell his story, you will not be disappointed. Promised. There are eight Lam- bert survivors. Four have therefore found eternal rest in natio- nal museums. The other four remaining copies are in private hands, including the one offered for this sale. Of the entire Lam- bert production, three cars were used for the race: the 16 chassis number 21, which won the Bol d’or in 1952, the Type CS Sport convertible from a customer chassis number 29, with which Germain Lambert will make his last stand, win- ning his class at the 1953 Bol d’or (the anecdote of this story is worth the detour). And our example, chassis number 24 with which Chotin finished 2nd (Sport category) at the 1951 Bol d’or, won by Sca- ron on Simca Gordini. Chassis number 24 (out of a total of eight) was among the first Type CS to be completed, around May 1950. It was therefore immediately entered into competi- tion, to promote the new model. -June 11, 1950 / Vosges Rally
 July 2 / Rallye des Villes d’Eaux (2nd in its category) - July 9 and 10, 1950 / Haut Jura and Faucille Rally (6th)
 June 3 and 4, 1951 / Bol d’or (2nd in its category) The car initially equipped with a Lambert / Ruby DS engine will inherit Germain Lambert’s most da- ring creation in May 1951, the overturned engine with a hemispherical (bronze) cylinder head. She will participate in the 1951 Bol d’or with this extre- mely rare engine. The engine broke in 1953, it was replaced by a Lambert / Ruby DS “P” (the same as the 16) still present in the car. The current owner, after extensive research, was able to recover: - rally plates, including that of the Vosges rally and the Villes d’eau circuit, with a cup that the car won for its 2nd place. - the unique special Cylinder block engine with a “mechanically welded” hemispherical detachable bronze cylinder head invented and manufactured by Germain Lambert and assembled to participate in the Bol d’Or in 1951. This entire set will accompany the car. The «32» will remain in the Lambert family for a long time, we will see it in particular at the «Vieux Volants Franc-Comptois» rally in 1986 in the hand of one of Germain Lambert’s sons. It was sold in 1992 to its current owner. What is exceptional about this car is obviously its state of conservation, it re- mains almost identical and in the same condition as it was when it participated in the 1951 Bol d’or. We got behind the wheel and although the car requires a general service, it feels very pleasant to drive, it is
 well-made car with healthy behavior. The expression unique opportunity
s not overused for the acquisition of this car. Highlighted by the work of several enthusiasts, the Lamberts have always been cherished by automobile enthusiasts, including the current owner; So advice to lovers, we can’t wait to see this Lambert again on the road! Although our example is not equipped with one, Germain Lambert proudly claims his invention of “Shock-Free” independent wheel suspension. Everything for lightness.
ermain Lambert understood it well, Lambert/ Ruby would not be enough to win races. Tubular chassis, aluminum bodywork and hollowed-out wood and steel parts made it possible to obtain an extremely light, maneuverable and lively car despite its small engine capacity. The DS Lambert/Ruby type engine was profoundly modified by Germain Lambert. Here its “racing” ver- sion with the inscription DS “P” which could mean Special according to Michel Piat. As on the 16 racing car, it is probably equipped with a custom-made crankshaft and lighter connecting rods. Furthermore, Germain Lambert had, among other modifications, had the crankcase foundries redone to be able to mount a magneto, an installation im- possible on the standard DS versions of the Ruby. Both the bridge and the gearbox are of Lambert de- sign, we can clearly see the inspiration of his mas- ters Bugatti and Voisin, what is efficient is beautiful!