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The aerodynamic Scap Mystery


The pictures accompanying these words lines were found in an old Spanish newspaper dating from 1924. the clipping contained an interesting report about the Barcelona Motor Show celebrated in February, with accurate explanations marque by marque. In the case of the well known French engine producer Scap, there were two pictures of the car displayed at the stand. The text made reference to "The new 6 cv model, with a four cylinder engine ( bore/stroke 62x91), with overhead valves and an oil sump made in aluminium". Also a bit more about the chassis, and the gearbox, all of relative conservative design for the period... but how about the body? The avant garde design and aerodynamics seem to be part of a special development. Perhaps a "one off" created only to be a marketing stunt for the Barcelona show? Or a racing vehicle for the marque´s official team? A special Barcelona made body? The old newspaper article does not spend a single syllable to this striking design, and due to the lack of other information we haven´t been able to discover more about the "aerodynamic 6cv Scap". Perhaps our well educated readers can shed light on this exotic...

text and research Francisco Carríon 
(editor: take also note of the woodblocks supporting the tyres for roundness in the photo?)    

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dinsdag mei 31st, 2016
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05 Juni 2016, 05:39
Is the height of the engine cowling due to the stroke of the cylinders?
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02 Juni 2016, 13:27
Very nice picture posted by Antonio on which we can clearly see a Buick logo painted on the tail of the car. Should we conclude that the SCAP engine has been swapped by a Buick?
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01 Juni 2016, 15:41
Very interesting, first time I read something about a racing Scap at the Barcelona Motor Show and its participation to this race. I would like to get the reference of this newspaper and, if possible a good scan of these picture to add them to my website http://automobiles.scap.free.fr
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01 Juni 2016, 15:36
Most curious. The overall design theme, central rise PROTECTING the driver in the event of (possible)rollover, with front reminiscent of the BEAK of the dominant recognizable bird forms, eagle or hawk.
If we bring ourselves back to 1924, these design aspects were quite recognizable within the 1922 discoveries of Howard Carter, tomb of Tutankhamun.
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01 Juni 2016, 07:46
This car was raced in Spain by Óscar Leblanc. Photo: https://twitter.com/rqeologiamotor/status/737912823238557698
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01 Juni 2016, 05:02
http://automobiles.scap.free.fr/gaillon%201924.htm
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