Title:
Peugeot 302 Darl’Mat Roadster
Description:
In 1936 Peugeot launched the short wheelbase 302 model, which would for the basis for the next Darl’mat, Pourtout and Paulin project. A dental technician by trade, Paulin was very passionate about creating very aerodynamic and efficient shapes. This was very useful for Darl’mat as he wanted to create a racing car based on the 302 chassis, powered by the slightly larger two-litre engine from the 402 model. It would be the first time a Peugeot would be seriously raced again since the early teens when the company built some of the most advanced Grand Prix cars of the day. Peugeot was very interested in the project and offered Darl’mat the services of one of their chief engineers. They also allowed him to attach his name to the cars and so the Peugeot 302 Darl’mat ’Special Sport’ was born.
Peugeot delivered the rolling chassis to Darl’mat, where a variety of mechanical upgrades were installed. The uprated Peugeot 302 was then shipped to Pourtout for the coachwork to be fitted. Before being executed in metal a wooden model of Paulin’s design was extensively wind-tunnel tested. The design featured a very slim and low body with separate front and rear fenders. The Art Deco air vents fitted on both sides of the engine bay are the most recognizable features of the Darl’mat Peugeots. Others include the round radiator grille and the heart-shaped rear license plate frame. In November of 1936 the first example was produced and soon after, it was decided that the ’Darl’mat’ would be produced in limited numbers for the road in Cabriolet, Roadster and Coupe form.
Peugeot delivered the rolling chassis to Darl’mat, where a variety of mechanical upgrades were installed. The uprated Peugeot 302 was then shipped to Pourtout for the coachwork to be fitted. Before being executed in metal a wooden model of Paulin’s design was extensively wind-tunnel tested. The design featured a very slim and low body with separate front and rear fenders. The Art Deco air vents fitted on both sides of the engine bay are the most recognizable features of the Darl’mat Peugeots. Others include the round radiator grille and the heart-shaped rear license plate frame. In November of 1936 the first example was produced and soon after, it was decided that the ’Darl’mat’ would be produced in limited numbers for the road in Cabriolet, Roadster and Coupe form.
Year:
1937
Model:
302 Darl’Mat Roadster
Series:
1991 cc
Type of Vehicle:
Sports Car
Collector Number:
40
Scale:
1:43
Country:
France
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:48:04
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:48:04
