The front was revised with two lights that recessed into two housings in the nose, a plain bumper was fitted and the car was sent to the New York Motor Show early in Reed moved fast; he had PlastiCar brochures made up and published photos of the car in preparation for production, being hopeful of receiving many orders at the show. It received flattering comments from those who saw it.
Unknown to all parties, Reed was being badly advised by the men he had recruited to put The Marquis, the name they had given to the proposed fibre glass car, into production. A former Chief Design Engineer at Ford who had joined PlastiCar was not up to the mark and he and his colleagues got off to a bad start. Promotional photo using the first aluminum bodied car. The enthusiastic Zark had already ordered initial mechanical assembly floor pans from Renault. On top this PlastiCar Inc, as mentioned, was finding it impossible to master the adaptation of the glass fibre process to car bodies.
Disaster was at hand. It was all over. He returned to France with no money from the deal and without his first car too expensive to ship back , anxious to recover from what one might see as a humiliation. They had thought about the new plastic, finding that at Chappe et Gessalin they were already on the case. Escoffier knew that laying down glass fibre and resin did not need the same skills as aluminium and Chappe et Gessalin had begun to acquire a good knowledge of the use of laminated fibre materials.
They proposed to Charles Escoffier the production of a series of bodies. Escoffier was cautious and asked to see a first car.
He was delighted and ordered It seems he had originally planned to take delivery of that improved second car from Allemano, based on the first one he had sent to the USA, in early with the idea perhaps being to use that as the basis of his future production model.
In the end it was family interest and common sense that prevailed. The cars were put together at the Escoffier Garage in Paris. The second Allemano car was supplied to Galtier and Michy who were to take a class win in the Mille Miglia with it.
There appears to be no evidence that a Marquis was ever actually built and what had happened to the New York Show car remained a mystery until the previously mentioned Marvin McFalls started to investigate. The car was seen at the Cumberland Maryland Airport race in and Marvin says the car carried the letters HM, which in that particular case apparently meant that it was entered in the cc class, but it was not witnessed racing.
Several decades later, Jonathan Burnette, an American Renault Club member was asked about a car that a gentleman wanted to restore. He and Marvin identified it as looking like the long-lost Marquis. As the present owner says: My father was a keen collector of cars. He had a Lincoln dealership and had access to lots of cars. He bought it and used it — it was running ok until it failed to start, then I got to use it. In the latter part of the s I had it pulled from the barn and had it repainted blue, as that was the color we found under the white and we assumed that was the original color.
A local garage man tried to get it running but there was a problem with the carburetor that was not resolvable. The only difference is that the two central front lights are now behind the recess, not in front of it. There is also now a cover of sorts over the rear engine cover vents. Otherwise it appears to be identical. Without further evidence, it seems that the only PlastiCar vehicle ever made was the still existing and now restored Rosier copy, the Rogue.
The perceived Marquis was never finally built. A dining table for six is adjacent to the galley. Below decks the opulence of the Zannier design continues throughout the yacht? The Master Stateroom is the owner? Oak cabinets, drawers and hanging lockers are not only expertly crafted and beautifully finished but also designed to be highly functional for live aboard convenience.
Deep pile Ralph Lauren carpet is used throughout the lower deck creating a luxuriously inviting atmosphere. The Master Bath with marble floor and counter tops is a showcase for yacht finish quality. The spacious stall shower is surrounded by an artistic pattern of Emperador marble tiles from Spain. Additional fine details include hand sewn leather appointments on the king sized bed pedestal and stainless steel accents on the cabinet surrounds. Not all boats listed online are listed with United, but we can work on your behalf.
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The boat is fun to drive and performs admirably. On the way in from our test, away from the waves, we hit 39 mph topping out at around rpm. You can also choose to exchange the diesels for triple Mercury Verado hp outboards, which will increase top end speed and make the M42 even more nimble. A forward lounge with a table converts into a sizable bed with an overhead hatch for ventilation and some fresh air on those temperate nights. A full-size head with a separate shower compartment is ideal for rinsing off after relaxing on the bed or playing in the sun.
For those looking for more than just power, the M42 also brings finesse. With joystick control and a bow thruster, maneuvering the boat is quite easy in close quarters. We finished our test run by pirouetting around and backing into a tight slip in full view of a popular bar and restaurant that was packed with people. I tied up the boat, admiring its sleek lines and eye-catching design. I wondered how many people would ever guess that this stylish beauty is built in the heart of America, right in Pulaski, Wisconsin.
Knowing the boat is engineered and built in the U. As the rumble of the diesels died down at the slip, I could hear murmurs from the diners above. Sign up to receive weekly updates, local and regional news, helpful tips and advice, and more! Also… be the first to know when our digital magazine is published. Hit enter to search or ESC to close. Attention-grabbing design with performance to match. Arnie Hammerman. I have seen thousands of different boat designs throughout my many years of boating and working in the marine industry.
Photo Courtesy of Marquis. Design worth noting I immediately had an overwhelming desire to drive the boat thanks to its exotic and attention-grabbing styling.
More than just good looks As we cast off the lines and began to head out onto the water, I was thrilled to find out how the M42 would handle the 15 to 20 mph winds and 3- to 6-foot chop we had that day in the open water.
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