The Salmson 2300 S was launched in 1953, with a version of the company’s double overhead camshaft four-cylinder engine that dated back to 1921. 227 examples were made, but only 5 were bodied by Chapron in this cabriolet style. The 2,300cc engine yielded 105bhp, giving a top speed of 112mph, and examples competed at Le Mans in 1955, 1956 and 1957, and in the Mille Miglia in 1956.
Like many post-war French manufacturer, Salmson struggled to survive, and the 2300 S became the last car to be made by Salmson before the factory closed in 1957 and was bought by Renault.
All Salmson cars were right-hand drive.
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