French Pre-War Voisin C28 Aerosport – at home at Retromobile

This year’s event continues this tradition, with three fine examples of Voisin’s creations on display, the most exceptional being the unique 1935 C28 Aerosport.

This stunning fastback coupe was a pre-war lesson in aerodynamic efficiency, exhibiting Voisin’s aviation expertise in motoring form. Based on the chassis of the Voisin C28 model, this performance Aerosport had an aluminium body mounted on a glue-laminated wood structure, as used on Gabriel’s aircraft. The Aerosport also featured an advanced sliding sunroof, which was motorised; quite an innovation for the mid-1930s. 

Discovered as a wreck some years ago, this Voisin was beautifully restored by Carrosserie Dominique Tessier in 2014, including its natural cow's hide interior, made in collaboration with Hermes in Paris.