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To mark its 185th anniversary of continuous existence, L’Epée 1839 in-troduces the T35. Drawing inspiration from iconic 1920s and 1930s race cars, it pays homage to a legendary racing machine that could be considered the greatest race car of all time.
With an unrivaled track record of success and thousands of motorsports victories to its name, this champion car is one of the most famous and influential racers in automotive history. It was renowned for its advanced engineering featuring perfect harmony between lightness and power, achieving the fastest speeds of its era.
The T35 is more than just a kinetic sculpture that tells time; it is the ultimate gentleman’s accessory. With a simple activation of the handbrake, its V8-engine is released, revealing a beautifully hidden gas cigar torch within.
The T35 discreetly showcases hours and minutes on the side of its chassis. The driver sits in the cockpit beneath a glass dome, which highlights the escapement and showcases the artistic, whimsical timepiece within. The steering wheel features an original three-spoke design with a centre rim and two outer rims held together by 12 rivets. To set the time, the steering wheel is turned counterclockwise. Turning the steering wheel clockwise recenters the wheel.
The mechanics of the T35 consists of an in-house movement with an 8-day power reserve, which melds seamlessly to the curves of the aluminum bodywork. In a subtle nod to vintage toy cars of our childhood, winding the mechanical motor is done by turning the rear wheels, just like a pullback car. This piece is launched in a limited edition of 100 in each of four colours: French Racing blue, British Racing green, Obsidian Black and Red Rosso Corsa.
September 12, 2024