Sadness at Quay Sturm, Strasbourg....
(UPDATE 3: Delarue-Nouvelliere + Delage)

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Last Tuesday this Peugeot dealership in Strasbourg was demolished. Nothing special, these things happen every day. But now take a closer look at the picture at the wall on the right hand side...( click here!) Christope writes: "I took this photograph in an old garage PEUGEOT in destruction, in the center of Strasbourg (quay STURM). We only have eyes to cry...!" Now take a really close look at the famous semi exploded view on the front suspension of Peugeot racing car. It's a famous piece of art. But who remembers the details of car & artist? Contact Us
UPDATE III by Colin Swinbourne and John Hearne: Colin says:"I am inclined to agree with John Hearne that the car is a Delage. I think most likly the V12 2LCV, due to the vertical radiator (the early 8 cylinder cars also had a vertical radiator, but had the exhaust on the drivers side, which had the effect of cooking the drivers!). John adds:"All quality French cars used that brake system. Peugeot never made a G.P. car that looked like that. It is either a 2 litre V12 or 1.5 litre straight 8 G.P. Delage no question."
Editor:"One thing is 100% so far. Like John Hearn suggests the poster was also used by Dunlop, check the poster from Delarue-Nouvelliere - the artist or printer - (click)
UPDATE II by Thomas Rudolf:"Firstly it is Quai Finkmatt not Quay Sturm. It is the great Garage which sold mostly Peugeot in the past. The Garage is well known under the name "Garage Kroely". Kroely sold afte WW2 Peugeot but also the last Delahaye + Delâge. Kroely was delaer for WW2 for this brands + Bugatti. The pix shows a car which is not a Bugatti. You can see the shape of the radiator, and the front brakes with the Perrot-Piganneau system. It is a Peugeot Grand Prix.
UPDATE I by John Hearne:"I have this picture at home in New Zealand 12,000 miles away so, can't tell you the artist. However it is not a Peugeot but a Delage G.P. car. Either the V12 or the later straight 8. The artist must also have sold the rights as it was used as a poster by I think Dunlop. Hope that this is helpfull. Best thing being that the image is not lost forever due it it's usage as detailed above. I also know of a very good historic car tyre company in the U.K. who have one hanging in their office."

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